Carl Ottosen was born on 18 July 1918 in Asminderød, Denmark. He was an actor and writer, known for Reptilicus (1961), Soldaterkammerater på bjørnetjeneste (1968) and Journey to the Seventh Planet (1962). He was married to Hanne Thuris and Tove Maës. He died on 8 January 1972 in Denmark.