Person
John Hilbard
Directing · 1923–2001 · Køge, Denmark
Biography
John Hilbard was born on May 14, 1923 in Køge, Denmark as John Hilbert Larsen. He was a writer and director, known for Walter og Carlo - yes, det er far (1986), The Factory Outing (1978) and Hopla på sengekanten (1976). He died on March 10, 2001 in Denmark. Hilbard was a Danish film director and screenwriter, renowned for his contributions to Danish cinema, particularly in the comedy and erotic genres. He began his career in the film industry in the 1950s and gained prominence in the 1970s. Hilbard is best known for directing the "Bedside" series (Sengekanten), a collection of eight films produced between 1970 and 1976. These films, including Bedroom Mazurka (1970) and Bedside Highway (1972), were part of a wave of erotic comedies that became popular in Denmark during that era. His work is characterized by its humor and lighthearted approach to adult themes, contributing significantly to the Danish film industry's evolution during the 20th century.
Known for

The Rascal
Assistant Director

The Song of the Red Ruby
Writer

Bedroom Mazurka
Director

Den kære familie
Writer

Bedside Highway
Director

Jumpin' at the Bedside
Director

The Chronic Innocence
Assistant Director

Without a Stitch
Writer

Bedside Dentist
Director

Why Do They Do It?
Producer
Filmography
- 1994The RascalAssistant Director
- 1991The CrumbsSecond Assistant Director
- 1986Walter and Carlo, Part II, Yes, It's DaddyDirector
- 1985Walter and Carlo - Up on Daddy's HatWriter
- 1985The Chronic InnocenceAssistant Director
- 1984Suzanne og LeonardDirector
- 1978FirmaskovturenWriter
- 1976Bedside SailorsDirector
- 1976Jumpin' at the BedsideDirector
- 1975Come to My BedsideDirector
- 1973Bedside RomanceDirector
- 1972Bedside HighwayDirector
- 1972Bedside HeadDirector
- 1971Bedside DentistDirector
- 1971Why Do They Do It?Producer
- 1970Bedroom MazurkaDirector
- 1970The Song of the Red RubyWriter
- 1968Without a StitchWriter
- 1967Wife on vacationDirector
- 1966FlagermusenScreenplay
- 1962Den kære familieWriter
- 1960The Poet and Lillemor and LotteProducer
- 1954Jan går til filmenWriter
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