Sidse Babett Knudsen is a renowned Danish actress, esteemed for her multifaceted career in theatre, television, and film. Her screen debut in the 1997 improvisational comedy "Let's Get Lost" garnered her widespread recognition, culminating in the prestigious Robert and Bodil awards for Best Actress.
Subsequently, Knudsen has been regarded as one of the most accomplished Danish actresses of her generation. In 2000, she repeated her success, earning both best actress awards for the comedy romance "Den Eneste Ene" (English title: "The One and Only"). Furthermore, in 2016, she received the César Award for Best Supporting Actress for her outstanding performance in the film "Courted" (L'Hermine).
Knudsen's impressive body of work has also garnered numerous award nominations for her roles in "Monas Verden" (Mona's World) and "Efter Brylluppet" (After the Wedding).
In addition to her remarkable film and television career, Knudsen achieved international recognition for her leading role as fictional Danish Prime Minister Birgitte Nyborg in the Danish TV series "Borgen", as well as her role as Theresa Cullen in the HBO science fiction-Western television series "Westworld".
