Sidse Babett Knudsen is a popular Danish actress known best for her roles in Borgen, The Duke of Burgundy, Westworld, and more. As her acting career took off in the late 90’s, Knudsen has since won a variety of awards, many in the category of ‘Best Actress’. Critics have named her one of the top Danish actresses of her generation.
Borgen is a popular Danish political drama series that really took off Knudsen’s career internationally. The television show is based on a prime minister’s, Knudsen, rise to power and how such power has the ability to change people. Since its release, the show, and Knudsen, have won many awards for their performances.
Knudsen studied acting at the Theatre de l’Ombre in Paris. She took her education back home where she played in theatres in Copenhagen. During her studies in France, she picked up the language and can speak fluently in English and French. Although she knew French, it wasn’t until the international exposure of Borgen, almost 20 years after leaving Paris, that she started to get French speaking roles.
Overall, her career has continued to be extremely successful. In 2014 she was even knighted as Chevalier de L’Ordre des Arts et des Lettres. This recognizes those individuals who have made significant contributions to the arts.
Borgen is a popular Danish political drama series that really took off Knudsen’s career internationally. The television show is based on a prime minister’s, Knudsen, rise to power and how such power has the ability to change people. Since its release, the show, and Knudsen, have won many awards for their performances.
Knudsen studied acting at the Theatre de l’Ombre in Paris. She took her education back home where she played in theatres in Copenhagen. During her studies in France, she picked up the language and can speak fluently in English and French. Although she knew French, it wasn’t until the international exposure of Borgen, almost 20 years after leaving Paris, that she started to get French speaking roles.
Overall, her career has continued to be extremely successful. In 2014 she was even knighted as Chevalier de L’Ordre des Arts et des Lettres. This recognizes those individuals who have made significant contributions to the arts.
