Erik Aalbæk Jensen was born on August 19, 1923 in Ballerum, Denmark. He was a writer and director, known for Forræderne (1983), Rued Langgaard (1989) and Ekko af et skud (1970). He was married to Hanne Strøbech and Eva Elisabeth Marie Honoré. He died on September 30, 1997 in Thy, Jutland, Denmark.