Torben Torpe, a Danish native born in 1978, achieved widespread critical acclaim and secured the esteemed Danish Oscar for his exceptional work on the film "Stille hjerte", directed by the renowned Bille August and winner of the prestigious San Sebastian award. This breakthrough project catapulted Torpe to recognition, paving the way for his subsequent success in the television industry.
He gained widespread recognition with the hit TV series "Rita" in 2012, earning him a nomination for "International Producer of the Year" and "European Producer of the Year" at the esteemed Monte Carlo Television Festival. The show's immense popularity led to its successful remakes in The Netherlands as "Tessa" in 2015 and in France as "Sam" in 2016, which broke records as the highest-rated premiere in six years.
Following the triumph of "Rita", Torpe went on to create and executive produce the TV series "The Mist", an adaptation of Stephen King's iconic novel, for Netflix and Spike in 2017. Throughout his career, Torpe has resided in both Los Angeles and Copenhagen, reflecting his global reach and versatility as a television producer.
