✍️ Author Biography
📅 2004 – 2005
🌍 English
📚 2 free books
⭐ Known for: Som mænd vil ha' det (1989)
Danish journalist, comedian, and author Anders Lund Madsen is known for his talk shows, radio programs, and co-authored works.
Anders Lund Madsen, born October 15, 1963, is a Danish journalist, comedian, author, and media personality. He has hosted the talk show "Det Nye Talkshow – med Anders Lund Madsen" and had his own radio program, "Fedeabes Fyraften." Together with his brother, neuroscientist Peter Lund Madsen, he has performed in theatrical shows and co-written lyrics for songs, including the hit "Avenuen." The brothers have also achieved notable success on the quiz show "Who Wants to Be a Millionaire?", winning the grand prize twice.
Madsen's career includes extensive work as a newspaper writer for publications such as Ekstra Bladet and Morgenavisen Jyllands-Posten, and contributions to magazines like Euroman. He co-founded the circus Zirkus Nemo and participated in its tours. His journalistic experience includes reporting for TV2 at the Olympics and conducting interviews with prominent figures. He has also been involved in children's television programs and has hosted popular radio shows and podcasts, including "De Sorte Spejdere" and "Anders & Anders."
Journalism and Media Career
Anders Lund Madsen has a substantial background in journalism, contributing regularly to Danish newspapers like Ekstra Bladet and Morgenavisen Jyllands-Posten, where he wrote a weekly column. He has also penned articles for magazines such as Euroman and Berlingske. His media presence extends to television, where he reported for TV2 at the 1996 and 2000 Olympics. He is recognized for conducting unique interviews with notable figures including Björk, Leonard Cohen, and Queen Margrethe. Madsen has also been involved in creating children's television programs, often in collaboration with Signe Lindkvist, and produced a well-received program from Greenland in 2015. His radio work includes hosting "Fedeabes Fyraften" and the highly popular "De Sorte Spejdere" with Anders Breinholt, which garnered significant listenership and podcast downloads.
Collaborations and Entertainment
A significant aspect of Anders Lund Madsen's career involves collaborations, particularly with his brother, Peter Lund Madsen. Together, they have written and performed in theatrical productions, such as "Mr. Nice Guy" at the Bellevue Theater, which attracted a large audience. They co-wrote lyrics for songs featured in these shows, with Trine Dyrholm performing some of them, leading to the hit "Avenuen." The brothers have also achieved considerable fame by winning the top prize of one million kroner on the television quiz show "Who Wants to Be a Millionaire?" on two separate occasions. Their joint ventures also include hosting the podcast "Anders & Anders" and participating in various entertainment programs. Madsen also co-founded the entertainment company Zirkus Nemo with Søren Østergaard.
Author and Published Works
Beyond his media and performance work, Anders Lund Madsen is an author of several books. His published works include "Som mænd vil ha' det" (1989), co-authored with Birgit Johansen, and "Madsens ÆØÅ" (1997), a dictionary of words for concepts lacking existing terms. He also collaborated with journalist Michael Jeppesen on "Hold masken eller der falder brænde ned" (2006). In the realm of children's literature, he co-wrote "Blod, tis & tårer, historier om kroppen" (2006) with Signe Lindkvist and Troels Carlsen. His columns from Jyllands-Posten were compiled into the book "Bank på!, en skinhellig klummeklovn hykler igennem" (2010), and he explored Danish landscapes in "Mælkebøtteruten, på tur gennem det glemte Danmark" (2010) with photographer Karsten Andersen.