Iben Hjejle, a talented Danish actress, was born on March 22, 1971, in Copenhagen. She is widely recognized for her outstanding performances in various films and television shows.
Hjejle's notable roles include starring in the critically acclaimed film High Fidelity (2000) directed by Stephen Frears, where she played the character Laura, John Cusack's love interest. She also appeared in the Danish television sitcom Langt fra Las Vegas (Far from Las Vegas),where she played the girlfriend of Danish comedian Casper Christensen, her former real-life partner.
In addition to her film and television work, Hjejle has also appeared in several Danish movies, including a Dogme 95 film, and action films such as Old Men in New Cars. She has also played the role of the Swedish Queen Sofia Magdalena in SVT's period drama production of The Marriage of Gustav III in 2001.
Hjejle's performances have been recognized with several awards and nominations. She won an Honourable Mention at the 49th Berlin International Film Festival for her role in Mifune's Last Song (1999). She also received good reviews for her performance in the crime-show Dicte, which debuted in early 2013.
In her personal life, Hjejle was married to Emil de Waal from 1996 to 1999. She turned down the role of Éowyn in Peter Jackson's The Lord of the Rings film trilogy due to her preference to stay close to home.
