Paul Hagen, a renowned Danish actor, was born on March 19th, 1920, in Copenhagen, Denmark. His father, Åge Falck Rasmussen, was a painter, and his mother, Anna Hagen, was an opera singer. This cultural upbringing likely influenced Hagen's future career in the performing arts.
Hagen began his formal education in acting at Frederiksberg's theatre school in 1944, graduating in 1945. His early debut as an actor was in the play "Livet er jo dejligt" at Riddersalen in Copenhagen in 1944.
He continued to work at the Aarhus theatre until 1951, during which time he gained recognition for his performances. In 1953, he gained widespread fame for his song "Lille Lise let-på-tråd" in the "Fiffer Revyen".
Throughout the 1950s, 1960s, 1970s, 1980s, and 1990s, Hagen worked in various theatres, appearing in numerous productions. He also ventured into film, making his debut in 1952 with the movie "Kærlighedsdoktoren". Over the course of his career, he appeared in 118 films and TV series.
Hagen collaborated with fellow actor Preben Kaas on the 1961 film "To skøre ho'der", which he also wrote, produced, and directed. He frequently played the role of a friend or sidekick in his films.
Some of his notable appearances in film include "Støver-filmene", "Soldaterkammerater-filmene", "Sengekants-filmene", "Bussen" (1963),"Hvis lille pige er du?" (1963),"Martha" (1967),"Ballade på Christianshavn" (1971),"Olsen-banden på sporet" (1975),and "Walter og Carlo - op på fars hat" (1985).
Hagen was married twice, first to actress Asta Esper Hagen Andersen, with whom he had a son, Esper Hagen, who also became an actor. He later married Alice Martens.
On television, Hagen gained widespread recognition for his role as Clausen, the animal shop-clerk, in the popular Danish TV series "Huset på Christianshavn" (1970). He also appeared in the TV special "Krummernes Jul" (1996).
Paul Hagen passed away on May 20th, 2003, and is buried at Langø Kirkegård cemetery on Lolland.
