Bille August, Date of Birth, Place of Birth

Bille August

Danish film director

Date of Birth: 09-Nov-1948

Place of Birth: Brede, Capital Region of Denmark, Denmark

Profession: screenwriter, photographer, cinematographer, film director

Nationality: Denmark

Zodiac Sign: Scorpio

Bille August (born 9 November 1948) is a Danish Academy Award-winning film and television director.
His 1987 film Pelle the Conqueror won the Palme d'Or, Academy Award and Golden Globe.
He is one of only eight directors to win the Palme d'Or twice, winning the prestigious award again in 1992 for The Best Intentions, based on the autobiographical script by Ingmar Bergman.
He was married to Swedish actress Pernilla August from 1991 to 1997.