Christian Christoffer Christoffersen Bro, son of teacher Viggo Johannes Christoffersen Bro and Sunday school teacher Anna Christensen, was born. He studied at the University of Copenhagen, where he earned a degree in literature and philosophy. After completing his studies, he worked as a teacher and later became a full-time actor.
Bro's early career was marked by a series of small roles in various productions, including "En skærsommernatsdrøm" and "Folk og røvere". He also appeared in several musicals, including "Rose Marie" and "Eventyr på Fodrejsen".
In the early 1960s, Bro was a member of the Forsøgsscenen in Århus, where he worked alongside other prominent actors, including Elin Reimers. He also appeared in several revues at the ABC-teatret and on the Dansk Skolescene.
In the mid-1960s, Bro began to take on more significant roles, including Peter in "Anne Franks dagbog" and Leander in "Scapins gavtyvestreger". He also appeared in several television productions, including "Jimmys tog" and "Candida".
In the late 1960s and early 1970s, Bro continued to work in both theater and television, appearing in productions such as "Sommeren" and "Radiserne". He also worked as a director, helming productions such as "Niels Klim" and "Heksejagt".
In the 1970s, Bro became a prominent figure in the Danish theater scene, working as a director and actor at the Gladsaxe Teater. He also continued to work in television, appearing in productions such as "The Boys in the Band" and "Seks på Weekend".
In the 1980s, Bro began to focus more on his work as a director, helming productions such as "Spektakler i juli" and "Lille Malcolm". He also continued to work in television, appearing in productions such as "Den gamle dame besøger byen" and "Clockwork Orange".
Throughout his career, Bro has been married three times and has three children, all of whom are also actors.