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Svend Asmussen is a Danish jazz violinist and singer who has had a long and distinguished career. He is considered one of the greatest jazz violinists of all time and has been playing professionally since the 1930s. He has performed with some of the greatest jazz musicians of all time, including Duke Ellington, Benny Goodman, and Stephane Grappelli. He has also recorded extensively as a solo artist and with his own groups. Asmussen was born in Copenhagen, Denmark, and began playing the violin at the age of five. He was inspired by the music of Django Reinhardt and Stephane Grappelli, and soon began performing in local jazz clubs. He was soon playing with some of the top jazz musicians in Europe, including clarinetist Benny Goodman and pianist Duke Ellington. Asmussen has released over 50 albums as a leader or co-leader, and has appeared on hundreds of recordings as a sideman. He has also composed and arranged music for films, television, and the stage. He has been awarded numerous honors, including the Danish Music Award for Lifetime Achievement in Jazz, and the Order of the Dannebrog. He continues to perform and record, and is considered one of the greatest living jazz violinists.

Popular As Svend Harald Christian Asmussen
Occupation actor,composer,soundtrack
Age 101 years old
Zodiac Sign Pisces
Born 28 February 1916
Birthday 28 February
Birthplace Copenhagen, Denmark
Date of death 7 February, 2017
Died Place Dronningmølle, Denmark
Nationality Denmark

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Who Is Svend Asmussen's Wife?

His wife is Ellen Bick Meier (14 September 2005 - 7 February 2017) ( his death), Annegrete Thomassen (10 October 1938 - 19 July 2000) ( her death) ( 1 child)

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Wife Ellen Bick Meier (14 September 2005 - 7 February 2017) ( his death), Annegrete Thomassen (10 October 1938 - 19 July 2000) ( her death) ( 1 child)
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Svend Asmussen Net Worth

His net worth has been growing significantly in 2022-2023. So, how much is Svend Asmussen worth at the age of 101 years old? Svend Asmussen’s income source is mostly from being a successful Actor. He is from Denmark. We have estimated Svend Asmussen's net worth , money, salary, income, and assets.

Net Worth in 2023 $1 Million - $5 Million
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Source of Income Actor

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2008

He was an actor, known for Flame & Citron (2008), Kungen av Dalarna (1953) and Kispus (1956). He was married to Ellen Bick Meier and Annegrete Thomassen.

1916

Svend Asmussen was born on February 28, 1916 in Copenhagen, Denmark as Svend Harald Christian Asmussen.