Lau Lauritzen was born on March 13, 1878 in Silkeborg, Denmark. He was a director and writer, known for
Harestegen (1921),
Hallo! Afrika forude! (1929) and
Manden der gøer (1919). He was married to Ulla Poulsen and Hulda Christensen. He died on July 2, 1938 in Copenhagen, Denmark.