Renate Reinsve

Norwegian actress and Cannes Best Actress winner, celebrated for her fearless performances across film and television on both sides of the Atlantic.

What do we know about Renate Reinsve?

Here are the key biographical details about Renate Reinsve:

  • Name: Renate Reinsve
  • Also Known As: Renate Hansen Reinsve
  • Date of Birth: November 24, 1987
  • Place of Birth: Solbergelva, Drammen, Norway
  • Gender: Female
  • Job Title: Actor
  • Crew Jobs: Executive Producer

Who is Renate Reinsve?

Renate Reinsve (born 24 November 1987) is a Norwegian actress, best known for Oslo, August 31st (2011), Welcome to Norway (2016), The Worst Person in the World (2021) and Sentimental Value (2025). At the 2021 Cannes Film Festival, Reinsve won the Best Actress Award for The Worst Person in the World, the first time ever a Norwegian actress has won an award at the festival. She has also starred in the Apple TV+ legal thriller series Presumed Innocent, the A24 satirical dark comedy A Different Man, and the thriller Armand (all in 2024).

What is Renate Reinsve known for?

Renate Reinsve is a Norwegian actress whose most recognized works include:

  • The Worst Person in the World (2021, Movie)
  • Sentimental Value (2025, Movie)
  • Presumed Innocent (2024, TV Series)
  • Oslo, August 31st (2011, Movie)
  • A Different Man (2024, Movie)
  • Handling the Undead (2024, Movie)
  • Late Night with Seth Meyers (2014, TV Series)
  • Dark Woods II (2015, Movie)
  • Armand (2024, Movie)
  • The Oscars (1953, TV Series)

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