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Actor
Occupations
Voice actor, Stage actor, Film actor, Actor
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Birthplace
Nationality
Citizenship
Kingdom of Denmark
Languages
Danish
Parents
Ebbe Knudsen
Zodiac Sign
♐ Sagittarius
Chinese Zodiac
猴 Monkey
Popularity
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Screen debut
First screen credit at age 28
Year context
Born in 1968 -- Martin Luther King Jr. and Robert Kennedy assassinated; Lyndon B. Johnson was US president
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Career
Career spanning 29 years (1997-2026)
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Filmography (26)
13 Days, 13 Nights: In the Hell of Kabul
Kate
Prime Target
Professor Andrea Lavin
The Family Plan 2
Svetlana Romanova
The Great Arch
Film
An Ordinary Case
Maître Annie Debret
Oh My Goodness!
Mère Joséphine de la Rédemption
Captain Bimse
Sophie
The Eternal Road
Film
Inferno
Elizabeth Sinskey
Westworld
TV Series
AWARDS (1)
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Cesar Awards
WON
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.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How old is Sidse Babett Knudsen?
Sidse Babett Knudsen is 57 years old, born on .
Where was Sidse Babett Knudsen born?
Sidse Babett Knudsen was born in Copenhagen, Denmark.
What movies or shows has Sidse Babett Knudsen been in?
Sidse Babett Knudsen has 26 credits in our database. Notable titles include 13 Days, 13 Nights: In the Hell of Kabul (2025), Prime Target (2025), The Family Plan 2 (2025), The Great Arch (2025), An Ordinary Case (2024).
What is Sidse Babett Knudsen known for?
Sidse Babett Knudsen is primarily known as an actor. 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…
Where can I find more information about Sidse Babett Knudsen?
You can find more about Sidse Babett Knudsen on IMDB, TMDB, Wikidata. Their full profile and filmography is available on this page.
