Sidse Babett Knudsen Bio, husband, Partners, Children, Instagram

Who is Sidse Babett Knudsen?

Sidse Babett Knudsen is a Danish actress and producer who works in theatre, television, and film. She made her film debut in the 1997 comedy, Let’s Get Lost. She has received 14 awards and 16 nominations so far.

In this article, we will be discussing Sidse Babett Knudsen Biography, Age, Height, Weight, IMDb, Career, Movies, Awards/Nominations, Parents, Siblings, Husband, Children, Instagram, and Net Worth. Let’s briefly take a look at her profile summary below.

Sidse Babett Knudsen Profile Summary

Sidse Babett Knudsen Biography

Knudsen was born in Copenhagen, Denmark. She is the daughter of Ebbe Knudsen, a photographer, and Susanne Andersen, a school teacher. She has two brothers named Lasse Knudsen and Niclas Knudsen (b. 1972), a musician. She has one son named Louis Ray Knudsen.

During her childhood, her family lived in Tanzania where her parents did volunteer work. Upon returning to Denmark, Knudsen attended a “creative school”. She also attended Theatre de L’Ombre I Paris fra from 1987 to 1990.

Knudsen also speaks fluent English and French.

Sidse Babett Knudsen Age

Knudsen was born on November 22, 1968. She is currently 53 years old. She usually celebrates her birthday every 22^nd of November of each year. Her zodiac sign is Sagittarius.

Sidse Babett Knudsen Height/Weight

Knudsen stands at a height of 5feet 6inches (1.68m) and her body weight is estimated to be 57kg.

Sidse Babett Knudsen IMDb

Knudsen has an IMDb page where some information regarding her personal life can be seen. According to her IMDb page, she has 60 actress credits and 1 producer credit.

Sidse Babett Knudsen Career

Knudsen trained in acting from 1987 to 1990 at the Theatre de l’Ombre in Paris despite knowing little French. After returning to Denmark, she played roles for the experimental theatre OVINE 302 as well as at the Betty Nansen and Royal Danish Theatres in Copenhagen.

In 1997, Knudsen debuted in the lead role of Julie in Jonas Elmer’s slice-of-life comedy, Let’s Get Lost. Following her appearance in the 1998 mystery Motello, she played the lead character in Susanne Bier’s 1999 romantic comedy, Den Eneste Ene.

Knudsen returned to work with Elmer in 2000 as the title character in the comedy, Mona’s Verden. She was listed among Hollywood Reporter’s “25 Most Powerful Women in Global TV” (2014), for her work in Borgen (2010), and in 2014, she was knighted as Chevalier de L’Ordre des Arts et des Lettres, which recognizes significant contributions to the arts, literature, or the propagation of these fields. She was hesitant to star in The Duke of Burgundy (2014) but was convinced to star in the film after she saw the director’s former film, Berberian Sound Studio (2012).

She has worked with Tom Hanks twice and these were within two years; A Hologram for the King (2016) and Inferno (2016). In 2020, she featured in the BBC drama, Roadkill, as the mistress of a British Tory politician played by Hugh Laurie. Knudsen will reprise her role as Prime Minister Nyborg in the Netflix revival of Borgen. Its fourth season is set to be released on June 2, 2022.

As a producer, she co-produced the film, The Exception (2019). She also starred as Anne-Lise in the film.

Sidse Babett Knudsen Latest Movies/TV Shows

Knudsen started acting in 1994 and she has starred in many movies. Below are some of the movies/TV shows she has featured in:

• 2023: Agent (TV Series) (filming)
• 2022: Juste ciel! (post-production)
• 2010-2022: Borgen (TV Series)
• 2021: Ted Lasso (TV Series)
• 2020: Roadkill (TV Mini-Series)
• 2020/VI: Limbo
• 2020: Wildland
• 2019: The Translators
• 2019: The Accident (TV Series)
• 2019: The Exception
• 2019The Ash Lad: In Search of the Golden Castle
• 2019: Kaptain Bimse
• 2018: In Fabric
• 2018: Holly på sommerøen (Short)
• 2018: Vitello (TV Series)
• 2018: The Simpsons (TV Series)
• 2018: Vitello
• 2017: Electric Dreams (TV Series)
• 2017: The Eternal Road

Sidse Babett Knudsen Awards/Nominations

Knudsen is a very talented actress and as such, she has received 14 awards and 16 nominations so far.

• 2021: Bodil          Awards for Best Supporting Actress (Bedste kvindelige birolle); Kød & blod (2020) (Won)
• 2021: Bodil Awards for  Best Supporting Actress (Bedste kvindelige birolle); Undtagelsen (2019) (Nominated)
• 2021: Danish Film Awards (Robert) for Best Supporting Actress (Årets kvindelige birolle); Kød & blod (2020) (Nominated)
• 2021: Danish Film Awards (Robert) for Best Supporting Actress (Årets kvindelige birolle); Undtagelsen (2019) (Nominated)
• 2018: Jussi Awards for   Best Supporting Actress (Paras naissivuosa); Ikitie (2017) (Won)
• 2017: Lumiere Awards, France for Best Actress (Meilleure actrice); La fille de Brest (2016) (Nominated)
• 2017: César Awards, France for Best Actress (Meilleure actrice); La fille de Brest (2016) (Nominee)
• 2017: Zulu Awards for Best Actor (Årets danske skuespiller); Westworld (2016) (Nominated)
• 2017: Screen Actors Guild Awards for      Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series; Westworld (2016) (Nominated)
• 2016: César Awards, France for Best Supporting Actress (Meilleure actrice dans un second rôle); L’hermine (2015) (Won)
• 2016: International Online Cinema Awards (INOCA) for Best Actress; The Duke of Burgundy (2014) (Nominated)
• 2015: International Online Cinema Awards (INOCA): Halfway Award for Best Actress; The Duke of Burgundy (2014) (Nominated)
• 2015: Bodil Awards for  Best Supporting Actress (Bedste kvindelige birolle); Kapgang (2014) (Nominated)
• 2015: Danish Film Awards (Robert) for Best Actress (Årets kvindelige hovedrolle); Kapgang (2014) (Nominated)
• 2014: Torino Film Festival: Jury Prize for Best Actress; The Duke of Burgundy (2014) (Won)
• 2012: BAFTA TV Award for Best International; Borgen (2010) (Won)
• 2012: International Emmy Awards for Best Performance by an Actress; Borgen (2010) (Nominated)
• 2011: Monte-Carlo TV Festival: Golden Nymph Awards for            Outstanding Actress – Drama Series; Borgen (2010) (Won)
• 2011: Zulu Awards for Best Actress (Årets danske skuespillerinde); Parterapi (2010) (Won)
• 2009: Zulu Awards for    Best Supporting Actress (Årets danske kvindelige birolle); Blå mænd (2008) (Won)
• 2007: Bodil          Awards for Best Actress (Bedste kvindelige hovedrolle); Efter brylluppet (2006) (Nominated)
• 2007: Danish Film Awards (Robert) for Best Actress (Årets kvindelige hovedrolle); Efter brylluppet (2006) (Nominated)
• 2007: Rouen Nordic Film Festival for Best Actress; Efter brylluppet (2006) (Won)
• 2007: Zulu Awards for Best Actress (Årets danske skuespillerinde); Efter brylluppet (2006) (Won)
• 2004: Danish Film Awards (Robert) for Best Actress (Årets kvindelige hovedrolle); Se til venstre, der er en svensker (2003) (Nominated)
• 2002: Bodil          Awards for Best Actress (Bedste kvindelige hovedrolle); Monas verden (2001) (Nominated)
• 2000: Bodil          Awards for Best Actress (Bedste kvindelige hovedrolle); Den eneste ene (1999) (Won)
• 2000: Danish Film Awards (Robert) for Best Actress (Årets kvindelige hovedrolle); Den eneste ene (1999) (Won)
• 1998: Bodil          Awards for Best Actress (Bedste kvindelige hovedrolle); Let’s Get Lost (1997) (Won)
• 1998: Danish Film Awards (Robert) for Best Actress (Årets kvindelige hovedrolle); Let’s Get Lost (1997) (Won)

Sidse Babett Knudsen Parents/Siblings

Knudsen is the daughter of Ebbe Knudsen, a photographer, and Susanne Andersen, a school teacher. She has two brothers; Lasse Knudsen and Niclas Knudsen, a musician.

Sidse Babett Knudsen Husband/Children

Knudsen is unmarried but she has a son who goes by the name Louis Ray Knudsen. He was born in 2004.

Sidse Babett Knudsen Instagram

Knudsen does not have an Instagram account but she has numerous fans’ accounts. One of her fans’ accounts with the handle name @sidsebabettknudsen has 17.6k followers with 485 posts.

Sidse Babett Knudsen Net Worth

Knudsen has been acting for more than 25 years now and she is earning greatly from her acting career. Her net worth is estimated to be between $1 – $5 million.