Birgitte Hjort Sørensen

Birgitte Hjort Sørensen was born in 1982 and grew up on the Danish island Seeland. After finishing school, she performed at the Gladsaxe Theatre in Buddinge and went on to study acting at the State School for Theatre, graduating in 2007. Her professional stage debut was in the musical "Chicago" at The New Theatre in Copenhagen.

Apart from her stage work, Birgitte Hjort Sørensen has played several roles in Danish film and TV productions. She was nominated for the Danish Robert Award and the Zulu Award for her leading role in THE END OF THE WORLD (2009). She achieved widespread fame in 2010 with her portrayal of journalist Katrine Fønsmark in the political drama BORGEN and she won His Royal Highness the Prince Consort Foundation's Award in 2011, which honors accomplishments in service to Denmark in culture, among other fields.

In 2012 Sørensen played Marie Krøyer in the film biography of the same name about the Danish painter and architect. She also acted in Pernille Ficher Christensens SOMEONE YOU LOVE, selected for the Berlinale Special Gala.

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