Quick Facts
Born:
1925-09-06
Birthplace:
København, Danmark
Credits:
57 Total Roles
Birgitte Federspiel
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Biography
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Birgitte Federspiel (6 September 1925 – 2 February 2005) was a Danish film, theater and TV actress. She won two Bodil Awards for best actress in 1955 (Ordet) and 1959 (En fremmed banker på).
Born Karen Birgitte Federspiel in Copenhagen, she was the daughter of actor Ejner Federspiel and Gunver Fönss. She had a notable film roles as Inger in Ordet (1955) and, in later life, as Martine in Babette's Feast (1987), while on TV she played Baroness von Rydtger in three episodes of Matador. She died in Odense in 2005, aged 79.
Birgitte Federspiel (6 September 1925 – 2 February 2005) was a Danish film, theater and TV actress. She won two Bodil Awards for best actress in 1955 (Ordet) and 1959 (En fremmed banker på).
Born Karen Birgitte Federspiel in Copenhagen, she was the daughter of actor Ejner Federspiel and Gunver Fönss. She had a notable film roles as Inger in Ordet (1955) and, in later life, as Martine in Babette's Feast (1987), while on TV she played Baroness von Rydtger in three episodes of Matador. She died in Odense in 2005, aged 79.
Known For
Babette's Feast
Martine
Ordet
Inger Borgen (uncredited)
For freedom and justice
Self
Z.P.G.
Psychiatrist
The Olsen Gang Runs Amok
Ragna Quist
Hunger
Her sister
Matador
Baronesse Arense von Rytger
Carl Th. Dreyer: My Metier
Interview Subject
Full Filmography
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | Defense TV | Elna Bering |
| 2001 | Kat MOVIE | Gundine |
| 1999 | Indien MOVIE | Gammel dame |
| 1998 | Little Big Sister MOVIE | Grandmother |
| 1997 | Barbara MOVIE | Ellen Katrine |
| 1997 | Taxa TV | Fru Magnusson |
| 1997 | The Noodlepoop MOVIE | Mormor |
| 1997 | Southern Comfort MOVIE | Mormor |
| 1996 | Looping MOVIE | Nielsens søster |
| 1996 | The Bogey Man MOVIE | Mormor |