Birgitte Hjort Sorensen
Birgitte Hjort Sorensen
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Full Name and Common Aliases
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Birgitte Hjort Sørensen is a Danish actress born on January 16, 1971.
Birth and Death Dates
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January 16, 1971 (still alive)
Nationality and Profession(s)
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Danish Actress
Early Life and Background
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Growing up in Copenhagen, Denmark, Birgitte Hjort Sørensen was exposed to the world of acting from a young age. Her mother, who worked as an actress and a singer, would often take her to rehearsals and performances at the Royal Danish Theatre. This early exposure sparked a passion within Birgitte for the performing arts.
Major Accomplishments
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Birgitte's career spans over two decades, with numerous critically acclaimed performances on stage and screen. Some of her most notable roles include:
The Killing (2007-2012): She played the complex character of Sofie Carlsen, a detective with a troubled past.
Borgen: Power Play (2010-2013): Birgitte portrayed Katrine Følner, a politician navigating the cutthroat world of Danish politics.
Notable Works or Actions
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Birgitte's performances have garnered numerous award nominations and wins. She has also been recognized for her advocacy work in supporting women in the entertainment industry.
Impact and Legacy
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Birgitte Hjort Sørensen's impact on the world of acting is undeniable. Her nuanced portrayals of complex characters have captivated audiences worldwide, inspiring a new generation of actors to push the boundaries of their craft.
Quotes by Birgitte Hjort Sorensen
If I can iron out my accent, it opens up another world of possible jobs. Whereas if you have that very strong European accent, it leaves you always being cast as the Hungarian maid or the stripper or whatever. I have voice lessons, and my coach has given me different tongue-twisters to rehearse at home.
In the U.K., journalists are a little bit more ruthless than in Denmark. I have a feeling the tabloid press in the U.K. is pretty harsh.
In many senses, 'Borgen' was a very democratic show. I was always invited to hear the writers' thoughts for the next episodes and allowed to comment on them.
In Copenhagen, we all ride bicycles everywhere, partly because it is impossible to park a car, but also because you can cross the city in 20 minutes on a bike.
I've done so much travelling in the past few years, and when you travel, you realise that we do actually have a cool, clean look in Scandinavia - it's not just Denmark - which I think brings peace if you have it in your home.
On Christmas Eve, we have a duck or roast pork with caramelised potatoes, braised red cabbage and gravy. For dessert, we have ris a l'amande, a rice pudding, and whoever gets the whole almond in it wins an extra present. Then we dance around the tree and sing carols.
Quite a lot of British women stop working when they have children, and that is rarely the case in Denmark. We have a very flat, structured way of approaching everything. Nobody's the boss. In a sense, we're all equal.
When I was starring as Roxie Hart in 'Chicago,' I got my stiletto heel caught in my fishnet tights and fell flat on my face. It was incredibly painful and not something you can cover up.
Usually, when you get early versions of scripts, they are not very good. I found 'Borgen' amazing from the very first read-through because of how fast-paced and gripping it was. It felt more international because of the way it didn't dwell on the characters' personal lives as many Danish shows used to, but still, nobody thought it would travel.