Axel Gabriel Erik Mørch better known as Gabriel Axel ( 18 April 1918 -- 9 February 2014 ) was a Danish film director , actor , writer and producer , best known for `` Babette 's Feast '' ( 1987 ) , which he wrote and directed .
Gabriel Axel ( 18 April 1918 -- 9 February 2014 ) was a Danish movie director , actor , writer and producer . He is best known for the movie `` Babette 's Feast '' ( 1987 ) .