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Sidse Babett Knudsen

Sidse Babett Knudsen
Knudsen at 2024 Berlinale
Born (1968-11-22) 22 November 1968 (age 55)
Copenhagen, Denmark
OccupationActress
Years active1994–present
Children1

Sidse Babett Knudsen (Danish pronunciation: [ˈsisə ˈpæpet ˈkʰnusn̩]; born 22 November 1968) 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.[1][2] In 2000, she again won both best actress awards for the comedy romance Den Eneste Ene (English title: The One and Only).[3] In 2016, she won the César Award for Best Supporting Actress for the film Courted (L'Hermine).[4] 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,[5] and for her role as Theresa Cullen in the HBO science fiction-Western television series Westworld.

Personal life

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Knudsen was born 22 November 1968 in Copenhagen, the daughter of Ebbe Knudsen, a photographer, and Susanne Andersen, a school teacher.[6] During her childhood, the family lived in Tanzania where her parents undertook volunteer work.[7] Upon returning to Denmark, Knudsen attended a "creative school."[7] Knudsen is unmarried and is the mother of one son born in 2004.[8][9]

Knudsen speaks native Danish, and has native fluency in English and French.

Acting career

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From 1987 to 1990 Knudsen trained in acting at the Theatre de l'Ombre in Paris despite initially knowing little French.[10] Upon returning to Denmark, Knudsen played roles for the experimental theatre OVINE 302 as well as at the Betty Nansen Theatre and the Royal Danish Theatre in Copenhagen.

In 1997, Knudsen debuted in the lead role of Julie in Jonas Elmer's slice-of-life comedy Let's Get Lost. The film's script was only an outline, requiring the actors to improvise their roles and dialogue.[11] Knudsen said she was not very good at improvisation and accepted the part only because she thought it would be a lightweight summer comedy.[10] The film became a breakout hit in Denmark and Knudsen received both the Robert Award and the Bodil Award for Best Actress.[12] Critics called Knudsen's performance dominating.[3] Film critic Kim Skotte of Politiken wrote that Knudsen had hit a new tone with a "special ability to capture the modern woman's uncertainty and strength".[13]

Following her appearance in the 1998 mystery Motello, Knudsen played the lead character in Susanne Bier's 1999 romantic comedy Den Eneste Ene. The film became one of the decade's biggest box-office hits in Denmark.[14] It marked a new direction in modern Danish romantic comedies with credit given to Knudsen's acting style.[13] Knudsen's portrayal of Sus, a woman who becomes pregnant by her unfaithful husband while she loves another man, again earned her both the Robert Award and the Bodil Award for Best Actress.

Knudsen returned to work with Elmer in 2000 as the title character in the comedy Mona's Verden. As in Elmer's first film, Knudsen was required to improvise her dialogue and character.[15] Knudsen's portrayal of Mona, an uptight accountant who tries to stave off the romantic infatuation of a bank robber while being held hostage, earned her a Bodil Award nomination for Best Actress.[16]

In 2020, she starred in the BBC drama Roadkill as the mistress of a British Tory politician played by Hugh Laurie.[17]

Knudsen reprised her role as Prime Minister Nyborg in the Netflix revival of Borgen, which was released in 2022.[18]

Filmography

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Film

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YearTitleRoleDirectorNotes
1997Let's Get LostJulieJonas Elmer
Thérapie russeSidseEric Veniard
En stille dødSallyJannik JohansenShort
Fanny FarveløsMotherNatasha ArthyShort
1998MotelloJulieSteen Rasmussen & Michael Wikke
1999The One and OnlySusSusanne Bier
Mifune's Last SongBibbiSøren Kragh-Jacobsen
2000MirakelMona PetersenNatasha Arthy (3)
MaxSarah 'Max' EngellTrine Piil Christensen
2001Chop ChopRitaNiels Arden Oplev
Monas verdenMonaJonas Elmer (2)
2002Drengen der ville gøre det umuligeWomanJannik Hastrup
2003Se til venstre, der er en svenskerKatrineNatasha Arthy (4)
Dogville : The PilotGraceLars von TrierShort
2004Villa ParanoiaOlga HolmgårdErik Clausen
Fakiren fra BilbaoLouisePeter Flinth
Bjørno & BingoBingoSabine RavnShort
2006After the WeddingHelene HanssonSusanne Bier (2)
2007Til døden os skillerBentePaprika Steen
2008Blå mændLotteRasmus Heide
2009Over gaden under vandetAnneCharlotte Sieling
Æblet & ormenSylviaAnders Morgenthaler & Mads Juul
2010ParterapiPuk AgerboKenneth Kainz
2012Sover Dolly på ryggen ?SandraHella Joof
2014The Duke of BurgundyCynthiaPeter Strickland
Speed WalkingLizziNiels Arden Oplev (2)
2015CourtedDitte Lorensen-CoteretChristian Vincent
2016150 MilligramsIrène FrachonEmmanuelle Bercot
InfernoDr Elizabeth SinskeyRon Howard
A Hologram for the KingHanneTom Tykwer
2017The Eternal RoadSaraAntti-Jussi Annila
2018VitelloVitello's motherDorte BengtsonVoice only
In FabricJillPeter Strickland (2)
Holly På SommerøenCharlotte skovmyreKarla Nor HolmbäckShort
2019Kaptajn BimseSophieThomas Borch Nielsen & Kirsten Skytte
Askeladden - I Soria Moria slottOhlmannMikkel Brænne Sandemose
Undtagelsen (The Exception)Anne-LiseJesper W. Nielsen[19]Based on Christian Jungersen's 2004 novel[20]
The TranslatorsHelene TuxenRégis Roinsard
2020Kød og blodBodilJeanette Nordahl
LimboHelgaBen Sharrock
2023Club ZeroMs Dorset[21]Jessica Hausner
Ehrengard: The Art of SeductionThe Grand DuchessBille August
WoacaWoacaMackenzie DavisShort
2024SonsEva HansenGustav Möller Premiere at the 74th Berlin International Film Festival[22]

Television

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YearTitleRoleDirectorNotes
1995JuletestamentetMercedesNikolaj Cederholm23 Episodes
1996Charlot og CharlotteHelleOle BornedalMiniseries
1997Drengen de kaldte KyllingMercedesNatasha ArthyMiniseries
TaxaMillaAnders Refn1 Episodes
Gufol mysterietWeeping WomanMorten Lorentzen
1998Strisser på SamsøHanne JensenEddie Thomas Petersen2 Episodes
2004ProofNina KutprekaCiaran Donnelly4 Episodes
2010-2022BorgenBirgitte NyborgJesper W. Nielsen38 Episodes
20141864Johanne Luise HeibergOle BornedalMiniseries
2016WestworldTheresa CullenJonathan Nolan8 Episodes
2017Philip K. Dick's Electric DreamsJillMarc MundenEpisode: "Crazy Diamond"
2018The SimpsonsWoman in barMichael PolcinoEpisode: "Throw Grampa from the Dane"
VitelloVitello's MotherDorte Bengtson13 Episodes
2019The AccidentHarriet PaulsenSandra GoldbacherMiniseries
2020RoadkillMadeleine HalleMichael KeillorMiniseries
TBAPrime TargetBrady HoodUpcoming miniseries

Awards and nominations

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YearAwardCategoryWorkResult
1998Bodil AwardBest Actress in a Leading RoleLet's Get LostWon
Robert AwardsBest ActressWon
2000Bodil AwardBest Actress in a Leading RoleThe One and OnlyWon
Robert AwardsBest ActressWon
2002Bodil AwardBest Actress in a Leading RoleMonas verdenNominated
2003Robert AwardsBest ActressSe til venstre, der er en svenskerNominated
2006Bodil AwardBest Actress in a Leading RoleAfter the WeddingNominated
Robert AwardsBest ActressNominated
Rouen Nordic Film FestivalBest ActressWon
Zulu AwardBest ActressWon
2008Zulu AwardBest Supporting ActressBlå mændWon
2010Best ActressParterapiWon
2012Monte-Carlo Television Festival Outstanding Actress - Drama SeriesBorgenWon
International Emmy AwardBest ActressNominated
2014Torino Film FestivalBest ActressThe Duke of BurgundyWon
2015Bodil AwardBest Actress in a Supporting RoleSpeed WalkingNominated
Robert AwardsBest ActressNominated
2016César AwardBest Supporting ActressCourtedWon
2017César AwardBest Actress150 MilligramsNominated
Lumières AwardBest ActressNominated
2018Jussi AwardsJussi Award for Best Supporting ActressThe Eternal RoadWon
2021Bodil AwardBest Actress in a Supporting RoleUndtagelsenNominated
Robert AwardsBest Supporting ActressNominated
Bodil AwardBest Actress in a Supporting RoleKød og blodWon
Robert AwardsBest Supporting ActressNominated
2022Rose d'OrPerformance of the YearBorgenWon
2023Robert AwardsBest Actress in a Leading Television RoleBorgenNominated

Notes

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  1. ^ Morten Piil, Danske Filmskuespillere, Copenhagen: Gyldendal, 2001, p.238
  2. ^ Karin Schmidt, "En rigtig stjerne", B.T., 23 November 2002, retrieved 27-05-2009
  3. ^ Jump up to: a b (Piil 2001, p. 238)
  4. ^ "Cesar Awards: Philippe Faucon's Drama 'Fatima' Wins Best Film". Variety. Retrieved 27 February 2015.
  5. ^ Gilbert, Gerard (5 January 2012). "Nothing Like A Dane". The Independent. London. Retrieved 2012-01-05.
  6. ^ "Sidse Babett Knudsen". Danske Film Database. danskefilm.dk. Retrieved 23 November 2013.
  7. ^ Jump up to: a b Mottram, James (19 May 2016). "Sidse Babett Knudsen: 'I've been the Prime Minister, I cannot play the Prime Minister's wife'". iNews.
  8. ^ Hansen, Aviaya Valdivia (22 November 2018). "Sidse fylder rundt: 50 og hemmelighedsfuld". Nyheder. Se og Hoer.
  9. ^ Johansson, Susanne (11 December 2004). "Sidse Babett nyder sin barsel". B.T.
  10. ^ Jump up to: a b (Piil 2001, p. 240)
  11. ^ Peter Schepelern, "Internationalisering og dogme", 100 Års Dansk Film, Copenhagen; Rosinante, 2001 p. 343
  12. ^ Morten Piil, "Barbara versus Babett", Information, 10 March 1998
  13. ^ Jump up to: a b Kim Skotte, "Den Eneste Ene er et nyt kapitel i historien om den danske komedie", Politiken, 1 April 1999, written in Danish as "Med Let's Get Lost blev det slået fast, at dansk film i Sidse Babett Knudsen havde fået en skuespillerinde, som ramte en helt ny tone. En skuespillerinde med en særlig evne til at indfange den moderne kvindes usikkerhed og styrke."
  14. ^ (Schepelern 2001, p. 313)
  15. ^ Christian Monggaard, "At improvisere er at lytte", (Danish), Information, information.dk, 31 August 2001
  16. ^ "Stor jævnbyrdighed i nomineringerne til årets Bodil-fest", B.T., January 11, 2002, retrieved 27-05-2009
  17. ^ Jones, Ellen E. (2020-10-16). "Sidse Babett Knudsen: the Borgen star mixing Danish drama and Westminster intrigue". The Guardian. Retrieved 2020-10-27.
  18. ^ McHenry, Jackson (2020-04-29). "Borgen, a Show You Either Love or Have Never Heard of, Is Coming Back on Netflix". Vulture. Retrieved 2020-10-27.
  19. ^ The Exception at IMDb
  20. ^ Mitchell, Wendy (24 June 2023). "Danish thriller 'The Exception' starring Sidse Babett Knudsen begins shooting (exclusive)". Screen Daily. Retrieved 24 June 2023.
  21. ^ "Club Zero". Austrian Film Institute. Retrieved April 14, 2023.
  22. ^ Abbatescianni, Davide (22 January 2024). "The Berlinale unveils its Competition and Encounters titles". Cineuropa. Retrieved 7 February 2024.

References

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  • Piil, Morten (2001). Danske Filmskuespillere. Copenhagen: Gyldendal. ISBN 87-00-46576-3.
  • Schepelern, Peter (2001). "Internationalisering og dogme". 100 Års Dansk Film. Copenhagen: Rosinante. ISBN 87-621-0157-9.
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