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Kirsten Olesen

Acting

Born May 10, 1949 · Aarhus, Danmark

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Biography

Kirsten Olesen is a Danish actress who since 1979 has been with Copenhagen's Royal Danish Theatre. In Denmark, she is known above all for taking the part of Agnes, a housemaid, in the popular television series Matador. Internationally, she has starred in the title role of Lars von Trier's Medea.

Awards & recognition

  • Reumert prize — Best Actress in a Leading Role · 2021
  • commander of the Order of the Dannebrog · 2007
  • Reumert prize — Best Actress in a Leading Role · 2000
  • Knight of the 1st Class of the Order of the Dannebrog · 1997
  • Teaterpokalen · 1991
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  • Knight of the Order of the Dannebrog · 1988
  • Robert Award — Best Actress in a Supporting Role · 1986
  • Bodil Award — Best Actress in a Leading Role · 1979
  • Lauritzen Award · 1977

Filmography9 titles

This Is Us

2016

The Bridge

2011as Hanne Thomsen

The Legacy

2014as Veronika

As in Heaven

2021

In Your Hands

2004as Fængselsinspektøren

Food Club

2020as Marie

Wild Witch

2018

Something in the Air

2011

Robin

2017as Gerda