Jørgen de Mylius

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name = Jørgen de Mylius


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birth_date = March 5 1946
birth_place = Frederiksberg, Denmark
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occupation = Danish TV radio host
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Jørgen de Mylius (March 5 1946) is a Danish radio and TV personality that is best known for his work in connection with the Dansk Melodi Grand Prix as a host and commentator. Sometimes he is referred to as Jørgen Mylius or by his nickname Mylle.

Biography

He was born on March 5 1946 at Frederiksberg, Denmark and gratuated a mathematical Student from Østre Borgerdyd Gymnasium in 1964. In 1968 he finished an education as journalist. In January 1963 he started working for Danmarks Radio, DR. Radioshows such as "Top 20", "Efter Skoletid", "For de unge" where created within the first 18 months. He also worked as a radio reporter from among other U.S., Japan, France and Luxembourg up until 1977. In April of the same year he began working in the television department of DR. His debut as host was in 1978 where he hosted the Dansk Melodi Grand Prix. All in all he has hosted 11 Dansk Melodi Grand Prix competitions and commentated 19 Eurovision Song Contest competitions. He has also hosted and produce a series of shows such as "Eldorado", "Stardust", "Musikboxen" and "Pop-quiz" among others. In 1989 he began hosting the radioshow "Mylles Hylde" on DR P3 and during 1990-91 he studied film at UCLA in Los Angeles. During the late 90's he hosted the popular radioshow "De ringer, vi spiller". Besides his appearance on the work as a host on TV and the radio he has also written biographies of known musician such as Cliff Richard, Elvis Presley, Jodle Birge. As of 1999 he works as executive editor for the TV show "Hit med Sangen" and currently also hosts the radio show "Hithouse" on Saturdays between 16:05 - 18:50 on P4.

References

* [http://www.demylius.dk/De_mylius/index.htm Jørgen de Mylius' website]

External links

* [http://www.imdb.com/name/nm1186706/ Jørgen de Mylius] at the Internet Movie Database

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NAME=Mylius, Jørgen de
ALTERNATIVE NAMES=Mylius, Jorgen de, Mylius, Joergen de, Jørgen Mylius, Jorgen Mylius, Joergen Mylius
SHORT DESCRIPTION=Danish TV radio host
DATE OF BIRTH=March 5 1946
PLACE OF BIRTH=Frederiksberg, Denmark
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