Erik Balling (1924 – 2005) was a Danish film director. His career began in 1946 when he started working at Nordisk Film in Copenhagen. He is best known for his internationally acclaimed film series, “The Olsen Gang” (Olsen Banden) and the TV-series “Matador” (“Monopoly”) and “Huset på Christianshavn” (“The House on Christianshavn”).
