Michael Rosing


Michael Rosing was a Norwegian-Danish actor.

Biography

Rosing was born in Røros, Norway.
In 1775 he graduated from the University of Copenhagen. In 1776 he joined the Royal Danish Theatre.
He was an elite actor of the Royal Theatre from 1777-1808. He was most known for his roles in tragedy, lover roles and Nordic hero roles. He was a member of the Det Dramatiske Selskab, and an instructor of the royal acting school in 1788-1808, and its principal from 1804. He was married to Johanne Rosing and the father of Emilie Rosing.