Pilgaard was born in
Skive, Denmark on 15 November 1940. The son of a priest, he initially studied theology before transitioning to a career in acting. Pilgaard was a prominent figure in
Cirkusrevyen, where he performed for 28 years. He appeared in several films, including
Nightwatch and ''''. For his role in
Farligt venskab, he won both the
Bodil Award and
Robert Award for Best Leading Actor. Pilgaard was married. He died from a cardiac arrest on 28 October 2024, at the age of 83. == Selected filmography ==