He created two of Denmark's most popular TV-series, Matador and Huset på Christianshavn.

[3] Together with Henning Bahs, he also created the hugely popular series of Olsen Gang feature films.

His made his directing debut with Adam & Eva (1953), which was nominated for a Bodil-award as Best Film.

In 1956 he directed Kispus, which was the first Danish movie filmed in color.

In 1998, Erik Balling received an Honorary Robert Award.