Birgitte Hjort Sørensen Biography: Age, Net Worth, Siblings, Parents, Height, Movies, Awards, Children, Husband

Birgitte Hjort Sørensen is a renowned Danish actress best known for her portrayal of journalist Katrine Fønsmark in the acclaimed political drama Borgen (2010-2013, 2022).

She began her acting career with a minor role in the television series The Eagle in 2005.

Sørensen has earned numerous accolades for her work, including three Robert Award nominations and one Bodil Award nomination.

In 2016, she made her Broadway debut in Les Liaisons Dangereuses, further solidifying her reputation in the performing arts.

Profile

• Full Name: Birgitte Hjort Sørensen
• Stage Name: Birgitte Hjort Sørensen
• Born: January 16, 1982
• Age: 42 years old
• Birthplace: Hillerød, Denmark
• Nationality: Danish
• Occupation: Danish actress
• Height: 1.72 m
• Parents: Kirsten Damgaard Pedersen and Christian Hjort Sørensen
• Siblings: 2
• Partner: Kristian Ladegaard Pedersen
• Children: 2
• Relationship: Unmarried
• Net Worth: $1 million

Early Life And Education

Birgitte Hjort Sørensen was born on January 16, 1982, in Hillerød, Denmark, to parents Kirsten Damgaard Pedersen and Christian Hjort Sørensen, both of whom are doctors.

She has two older sisters, though their names are not publicly known. Sørensen completed her early education at Bistrup School and Øregård Gymnasium.

With a passion for acting, Sørensen pursued her dream and graduated from the Danish National School of Performing Arts. She is of Danish ethnicity, and her religious beliefs are not publicly known.  

Career

Birgitte Hjort Sørensen was inspired to pursue acting after watching a West End production of Chicago. She graduated from the Danish National School of Performing Arts and began her career with a minor role in the TV series The Eagle in 2005.

Her stage presence grew through her portrayal of Roxie Hart in Chicago, Copenhagen, and the West End. In 2010, Sørensen gained widespread recognition for her role as the idealistic journalist Katrine Fønsmark in the acclaimed political drama Borgen.

The series, which focused on Denmark’s first female prime minister, brought her international acclaim, particularly in the UK. Her performance as a strong female protagonist earned her critical praise and nominations for the Robert Award.

Sørensen’s acting talents led her to more diverse roles, including a nomination for Best Actress at the Robert Awards for her role in Ved Verdens Ende (2009). In 2012, she portrayed painter Marie Krøyer in The Passion of Marie, earning her a second Robert Award nomination.

Her stage career continued to flourish, and in 2013, she played a significant role in Coriolanus at Donmar Warehouse alongside Tom Hiddleston. Her career expanded internationally with notable roles in Game of Thrones (2015), Pitch Perfect 2 (2015), and Vinyl (2016).

She made her Broadway debut in Les Liaisons Dangereuses in 2016 and reprised her iconic role as Katrine Fønsmark in Borgen for its fourth season on Netflix in 2022. Sørensen’s career continues to demonstrate her versatile acting range across film and theater.

Social Media

• Instagram handle: @bhjortsorensen
• Facebook handle: Birgitte Hjort Sørensen
• Twitter handle: @BHjortSorensen.

Personal Life

Birgitte Hjort Sørensen is in a long-term relationship with Kristian Ladegaard Pedersen, a television writer and producer. The couple met during an audition for a television role.

They have two daughters together, though their names remain private. While they are not officially married, they have been in a committed relationship for several years.

Filmography

Film

• 2006: Tre Somre
• 2009: Ved verdens ende
• 2012: The Passion of Marie
• 2014: Pitch Perfect 2
• 2014: Automata

Television

• 2010-2013, 2022: Borgen
• 2015: Game of Thrones
• 2016: Vinyl

Net Worth

Birgitte Hjort Sørensen’s net worth is estimated at $1 million as of 2022. Her wealth is mainly from her successful career in film and television, including notable roles in Borgen, Game of Thrones, Pitch Perfect, and Automata. Her continued involvement in Danish and international productions has contributed to her financial success.