Sidse Babett Knudsen

Born: 22nd of November 1968 (57 years old)

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.

Sidse Babett Knudsen's Filmography

Prime Target

Prime Target

  •   TV Show
  • 2025
Professor Andrea Lavin
Ehrengard: The Art of Seduction

Ehrengard: The Art of Seduction

  •   Movie
  • 2023
The Grand Duchess
Ted Lasso

Ted Lasso

  •   TV Show
  • 2020
Bridget (voice)
The Accident

The Accident

  •   TV Show
  • 2019
Harriet Paulsen
In Fabric

In Fabric

  •   Movie
  • 2018
Jill
Inferno

Inferno

  •   Movie
  • 2016
Elizabeth Sinskey
A Hologram for the King

A Hologram for the King

  •   Movie
  • 2016
Hanne
The Simpsons

The Simpsons

  •   TV Show
  • 1989
a Danish Woman (voice)
Dogville

Dogville

  •   Movie
  • 2003
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