Paprika Steen

Paprika Steen

60 · Born: Nov 3, 1964

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BornNov 3, 1964 Copenhagen, Denmark

Biography

Paprika Steen's impressive acting talent is showcased in her iconic role as Nete, a boisterous and controlling individual in the 2002 film Okay. This significant part earned her a nomination for the prestigious Best Actress Award from the European Film Academy, demonstrating her remarkable range and versatility.

Throughout her career, Steen has consistently delivered outstanding performances in a variety of roles, garnering recognition and accolades along the way. Her supporting role in the massive hit Den eneste ene, also known as The One and Only, earned her the Danish Academy Award, solidifying her position as a talented and accomplished actress.

These nominations are a testament to Steen's remarkable acting abilities, which have been showcased in numerous smaller but memorable roles. For instance, she has played an upper-class snob in The Idiots, a charming and awkward beautician in The One and Only, and a strong yet neurotic sister in the massive hit The Celebration.

Steen's remarkable dramatic talent is further enhanced by her innate sense of humor, which shines through in her work. While audiences may laugh heartily at her performances, Steen's characters remain relatable and sympathetic, making her work truly memorable.

Her ability to balance comedic timing with dramatic depth is a hallmark of her acting style, allowing her to bring complex characters to life with ease. It is this empathetic connection with her characters that makes her performances truly unforgettable, leaving a lasting impression on audiences.

Career

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2019
Domino
Domino as Hanne Hansen
{"id":226035,"title":"That Time of Year","year":"2018","character":"Katrine","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/that-time-of-year-2018","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_226035.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_226035.jpg"},"released":1}
2018
{"id":103832129,"title":"The City and the City","year":2018,"character":"Professor Mona Ul-Nadi","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/show\/the-city-and-the-city","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/shows\/poster\/4ous60cqhv60.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/shows\/poster\/4ous60cqhv60.jpg"},"released":1}
The City and the City
The City and the City as Professor Mona Ul-Nadi
{"id":104400,"title":"Antboy 3","year":"2016","character":"Alicia Dufort","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/antboy-3","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_104400.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_104400.jpg"},"released":1}
2016
Antboy 3
Antboy 3 as Alicia Dufort
{"id":26120,"title":"Silent Heart","year":"2014","character":"Heidi","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/silent-heart","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_26120.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_26120.jpg"},"released":1}
2014
{"id":9005,"title":"Keep the Lights On","year":"2012","character":"Karen","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/keep-the-lights-on","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/18m3ebncoas8.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/18m3ebncoas8.jpg"},"released":1}
2012
{"id":3899,"title":"Love Is All You Need","year":"2012","character":"Benedikte","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/love-is-all-you-need-2012","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_3899.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_3899.jpg"},"released":1}
{"id":43240,"title":"Skeletons","year":"2010","character":"Jane","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/skeletons","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_43240.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_43240.jpg"},"released":1}
2010
{"id":85896,"title":"Everything Will Be Fine","year":"2010","character":"Siri","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/everything-will-be-fine","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_85896.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_85896.jpg"},"released":1}
{"id":120603,"title":"Applaus","year":"2009","character":"Thea Barfoed","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/applaus","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_120603.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_120603.jpg"},"released":1}
2009
Applaus
Applaus as Thea Barfoed
{"id":221748,"title":"Den du frygter","year":"2008","character":"Sigrid","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/den-du-frygter","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_221748.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_221748.jpg"},"released":1}
2008
{"id":27792,"title":"The Substitute","year":"2007","character":"Ulla Harms, Vikaren","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-substitute-2007","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_27792.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_27792.jpg"},"released":1}
2007
The Substitute
The Substitute as Ulla Harms, Vikaren
{"id":225734,"title":"De unge \u00e5r: Erik Nietzsche sagaen del 1","year":"2007","character":"Ursula \u00d8stdal","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/de-unge-ar-erik-nietzsche-sagaen-del-1","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_225734.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_225734.jpg"},"released":1}
{"id":24213,"title":"Adam's Apples","year":"2005","character":"Sarah","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/adams-apples-2005","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_24213.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_24213.jpg"},"released":1}
2005
{"id":9297,"title":"Forty Shades of Blue","year":"2005","character":"Lonni","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/forty-shades-of-blue","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_9297.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_9297.jpg"},"released":1}
{"id":218528,"title":"Open Hearts","year":"2002","character":"Marie","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/open-hearts-2002","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_218528.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_218528.jpg"},"released":1}
2002
{"id":218617,"title":"Okay","year":"2002","character":"Nete","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/okay","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_218617.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_218617.jpg"},"released":1}
Okay
Okay as Nete
{"id":28003,"title":"A Fish Tale","year":"2000","character":"Mother (voice)","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/a-fish-tale","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_28003.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_28003.jpg"},"released":1}
2000
A Fish Tale
A Fish Tale as Mother (voice)
{"id":7787,"title":"Dancer in the Dark","year":"2000","character":"Woman on Night Shift","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/dancer-in-the-dark","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/2mr19sb7on0g.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/2mr19sb7on0g.jpg"},"released":1}
Dancer in the Dark
Dancer in the Dark as Woman on Night Shift
{"id":219228,"title":"Mifune","year":"1999","character":"Pernille","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/mifune","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_219228.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_219228.jpg"},"released":1}
1999
Mifune
Mifune as Pernille
{"id":227589,"title":"The One and Only","year":"1999","character":"Stella","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-one-and-only-1999","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_227589.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_227589.jpg"},"released":1}
{"id":8271,"title":"The Celebration","year":"1998","character":"Helene","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-celebration","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/763fobeibdt0.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/763fobeibdt0.jpg"},"released":1}
1998
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The Idiots
The Idiots as High Class Lady
{"id":226035,"title":"That Time of Year","year":"2018","job":"Director","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/that-time-of-year-2018","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_226035.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_226035.jpg"},"released":1}
2018
{"id":228217,"title":"Til d\u00f8den os skiller","year":"2007","job":"Director","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/til-doden-os-skiller","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_228217.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_228217.jpg"},"released":1}
2007
{"id":78839,"title":"Aftermath","year":"2004","job":"Director","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/aftermath-2004","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_78839.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_78839.jpg"},"released":1}
2004
Aftermath
Aftermath as Director