Birgitte Hjort Sørensen
Danish actress celebrated for her role as journalist Katrine Fønsmark in the acclaimed political drama Borgen and her international film and television work.
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- Name: Birgitte Hjort Sørensen
- Also Known As: Birgitte Hjort Sorensen, Birgitte Hjort-Sørensen, Birgitte Hjort-Sorensen
- Date of Birth: January 16, 1982
- Place of Birth: Hillerød, Danmark
- Gender: Female
- Job Title: Actor
Who is Birgitte Hjort Sørensen?
Birgitte Hjort Sørensen (born 16 January 1982) is a Danish actress. She has been nominated for three Robert Awards and one Bodil Award. Born in Hillerød and raised in Birkerød, Sørensen aspired to an acting career after watching the West End production of the musical Chicago while at school. She graduated from the Danish National School of Performing Arts.
Her acting debut was in a minor role in the television series The Eagle in 2005. She followed this by playing Roxie Hart in a Copenhagen production of Chicago, and later on the West End. Sørensen's breakthrough role was as journalist Katrine Fønsmark in the television political drama Borgen (2010–2013).
What is Birgitte Hjort Sørensen known for?
Birgitte Hjort Sørensen is a Danish actress whose notable works span both acclaimed Scandinavian productions and major international projects. Her most recognized credits include:
- Game of Thrones (2011, TV Series)
- Pitch Perfect 2 (2015, Movie)
- Automata (2014, Movie)
- In Order of Disappearance (2014, Movie)
- Darkland: The Return (2023, Movie)
- Midsomer Murders (1997, TV Series)
- Borgen (2010, TV Series)
- Vinyl (2016, TV Series)
- Twilight of the Gods (2024, TV Series)
- Summer of '92 (2015, Movie)
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