Quick Facts
Born:
1968-11-22
Birthplace:
Copenhagen, Denmark
Credits:
80 Total Roles
Sidse Babett Knudsen
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Biography
Sidse Babett Knudsen is a Danish actress who works in theatre, television, and film. Knudsen made her screen debut in the 1997 improvisational comedy Let's Get Lost, for which she received both the Robert and Bodil awards for Best Actress.
Following the critical success of her debut, Knudsen has been considered one of the top Danish actresses of her generation. In 2000, she again won both best actress awards for the comedy romance Den Eneste Ene (English title: The One and Only). In 2016, she won the César Award for Best Supporting Actress for the film Courted (L'Hermine). Knudsen has also received award nominations for her roles in Monas Verden (Mona's World) and Efter brylluppet (After the Wedding).
Knudsen achieved international recognition for her leading role as fictional Danish Prime Minister Birgitte Nyborg in the Danish TV series Borgen.
Following the critical success of her debut, Knudsen has been considered one of the top Danish actresses of her generation. In 2000, she again won both best actress awards for the comedy romance Den Eneste Ene (English title: The One and Only). In 2016, she won the César Award for Best Supporting Actress for the film Courted (L'Hermine). Knudsen has also received award nominations for her roles in Monas Verden (Mona's World) and Efter brylluppet (After the Wedding).
Knudsen achieved international recognition for her leading role as fictional Danish Prime Minister Birgitte Nyborg in the Danish TV series Borgen.
Known For
The Simpsons
a Danish Woman (voice)
Inferno
Elizabeth Sinskey
Westworld
Theresa Cullen
Ted Lasso
Bridget (voice)
A Hologram for the King
Hanne
The Family Plan 2
Svetlana Romanova
The Translators
Helene Tuxen
After the Wedding
Helene
Full Filmography
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | The Family Plan 2 MOVIE | Svetlana Romanova |
| 2025 | The Great Arch MOVIE | Liv von Spreckelsen |
| 2025 | 13 Days, 13 Nights MOVIE | Kate |
| 2025 | Prime Target TV | Professor Andrea Lavin |
| 2024 | An Ordinary Case MOVIE | Maître Annie Debret |
| 2024 | Sons MOVIE | Eva Hansen |
| 2024 | Danske tv-seriers bedste TV | Sig selv |
| 2023 | Club Zero MOVIE | Miss Dorset |
| 2023 | Ehrengard: The Art of Seduction MOVIE | The Grand Duchess |
| 2023 | Lifting the Veil: Behind the Scenes of Ehrengard MOVIE | Self |