Dirch Hartvig Passer was born on May 18, 1926, on Østerbro, Copenhagen, to Ragnhild Fich and Capt. Vilhelm Passer . In 1978 he acted in the "Tivolirevy", which he continued until his death on stage of a heart attack on September 3, 1980. Like all great comedians, he always wanted to play serious parts in movies and plays, but never got the chance. Dirch Passer was without a doubt the greatest Danish comedian ever.
He is considered as the greatest Danish comedian - ever!
Had two sisters: Marchen and Kirsten Passer.
Children: Dorte: Born 7th August 1951 (Sigrid Horne-Rasmussen); Josefine: born 13th January 1966 (Hanne Bjerre).
Co-owner of Saga Studios (early 70s).
Had daughter Josephine Passer with illustrator Hanne Passer.
Had daughter Dorte Passer with actress Sigrid Horne-Rasmussen.