Sidse Babett Knudsen
Known for
Born in Copenhagen in 1968, Sidse Babett Knudsen is one of Denmark most respected screen actresses, a favorite of demanding directors on both sides of the Atlantic. She broke through in the improvised comedy The One and Only (1999) and became a European household name as Prime Minister Birgitte Nyborg in the political drama Borgen (2010). She lent gravity to English-language projects including Tom Hooper The Danish Girl (2015), Ron Howard Inferno (2016) and the sensory-play HBO series Westworld (2016). Warm, intelligent and grounded, she moves between languages and registers without ever raising her voice.
Sidse Babett Knudsen
49 Movies
21 Series
Born in Copenhagen in 1968, Sidse Babett Knudsen is one of Denmark most respected screen actresses, a favorite of demanding directors on both sides of the Atlantic. She broke through in the improvised comedy The One and Only (1999) and became a European household name as Prime Minister Birgitte Nyborg in the political drama Borgen (2010). She lent gravity to English-language projects including Tom Hooper The Danish Girl (2015), Ron Howard Inferno (2016) and the sensory-play HBO series Westworld (2016). Warm, intelligent and grounded, she moves between languages and registers without ever raising her voice.
Movies
Plays Svetlana Romanova
The Family Plan 2
2025
Plays Elizabeth Sinskey
Inferno
2016
Plays Helene Tuxen
The Translators
2019
Plays Cynthia
The Duke of Burgundy
2015
Plays Kate
13 Days, 13 Nights
2025
Plays Mother
Fanny Farveløs
1997
Plays Liv von Spreckelsen
The Great Arch
2025
Plays Hanne
A Hologram for the King
2016
Plays Helene
After the Wedding
2006
Plays Eva Hansen
Sons
2024
Plays Ohlmann
The Ash Lad: In Search of the Golden Castle
2019
Plays Sara
The Eternal Road
2017
Plays Woman (voice)
The Boy Who Wanted to Be a Bear
2002
Plays Jill
In Fabric
2018
Plays Lizzi
Speed Walking
2014
Plays The Grand Duchess
Ehrengard: The Art of Seduction
2023
Plays Sylvia (voice)
The Apple & The Worm
2009
Plays Rita
Chop Chop
2001
Plays Grace
Dogville: The Pilot
2003
Plays Dr Irène Frachon, pulmonologist
150 Milligrams
2016
Plays Helga
Limbo
2020
Plays Bibi
Mifune
1999
Plays Miss Dorset
Club Zero
2023
Plays Sus
The One and Only
1999
Plays Anne-Lise
The Exception
2019
Plays Sarah 'Max' Engell
Max
2000
Plays Bodil
Wildland
2020
Plays Johanne L. Heiberg
1864: Brødre i krig
2014
Plays Puk
Therapy
2010
Plays Ditte Lorensen-Coteret
Courted
2015
Plays Julie
Let's Get Lost
1997
Plays Louise
Fakiren fra Bilbao
2004
Plays Mère Joséphine de la Rédemption
Oh My Goodness!
2023
Plays Maître Annie Debret
An Ordinary Case
2024
Plays Lotte
Take the Trash
2008
Plays Dennis Ps mor
Miracle
2000
Plays Mona
Mona's World
2001
Plays Bente
With Your Permission
2007
Plays Sandra
Almost Perfect
2012
Plays Katrine
Old, New, Borrowed and Blue
2003
Plays Olga Holmgård
Villa Paranoia
2004
Plays Anne
Above the Street, Below the Water
2009
Plays Sophie
Captain Bimse
2019
TV Shows
Plays Birgitte Nyborg
Borgen
2010
Plays Freya
50 Nuances de Grecs
2018
Plays Mercedes
Juletestamentet
1995
Plays Theresa Cullen
Westworld
2016
Plays Johanne Louise Heiberg
1864
2014
Plays Birgitte Nyborg
Borgen - Power & Glory
2022
Plays Professor Andrea Lavin
Prime Target
2025
Plays Karenina
Kill Jackie
2026
Plays Sig selv
Danske tv-seriers bedste
2024
Plays Nina Kutpreka
Proof
2004
Plays Harriet Paulsen
The Accident
2019
Plays Madeleine Halle
Roadkill
2020
Plays Vært
ZULU Comedy Galla
2010
Plays Hanne Jensen
Strisser på Samsø
1997
Plays Bridget (voice)
Ted Lasso
2020
Plays Jill
Philip K. Dick's Electric Dreams
2017
Plays a Danish Woman (voice)
The Simpsons
1989
Plays Helle, gøgler
Charlot og Charlotte
1996
Plays Milla
Taxa
1997
Plays Sidse Babett Knudsen
Agent
2023
Plays Hulkende kvinde / Sobbing Woman
Station "Knock on Wood": The Gufol Mystery
1997
Latest Trailers
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The Family Plan 2
Full Filmography
Kill Jackie
Karenina · 8 episodes
2026–
TV
Prime Target
Professor Andrea Lavin · 8 episodes
2025
TV
The Family Plan 2
Svetlana Romanova
2025
Film
The Great Arch
Liv von Spreckelsen
2025
Film
13 Days, 13 Nights
Kate
2025
Film
An Ordinary Case
Maître Annie Debret
2024
Film
Sons
Eva Hansen
2024
Film
Danske tv-seriers bedste
Sig selv · 5 episodes
2024–
TV
Club Zero
Miss Dorset
2023
Film
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Frequently Asked Questions
How old is Sidse Babett Knudsen and where are they from?
Sidse Babett Knudsen is 57 years old, born on November 22, 1968 in Copenhagen, Denmark.
What are the most famous roles of Sidse Babett Knudsen?
Sidse Babett Knudsen is best known for roles in Inferno, A Hologram for the King, The Family Plan 2.
How many movies has Sidse Babett Knudsen been in?
Over a 31-year career (since 1995), Sidse Babett Knudsen has appeared in 49 movies and 21 TV shows.
What was Sidse Babett Knudsen's first movie?
The career of Sidse Babett Knudsen began with Debut (1995).
What is Sidse Babett Knudsen's most recent movie or series?
Sidse Babett Knudsen's most recent release is The Family Plan 2, which premiered on November 11, 2025.
What TV shows has Sidse Babett Knudsen appeared in?
On television, Sidse Babett Knudsen has appeared in The Simpsons, Westworld, Ted Lasso, Philip K. Dick's Electric Dreams.
Does Sidse Babett Knudsen have any upcoming projects?
Yes, Sidse Babett Knudsen's upcoming work includes: What Lies Between Us (2026).
Sidse Babett Knudsen
1968-11-22 · Copenhagen, Denmark
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.