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Birgitte Hjort Sørensen

Birgitte Hjort Sørensen - Bio, Age, Chinese Zodiac Sign & Timeline

BornJanuary 16, 1982
Age44
BirthplaceHillerød, Denmark
Zodiac SignCapricorn - (see also Birgitte Hjort Sørensen's horoscope and birth chart)
Chinese ZodiacRooster
GenerationMillennial Generation
Known ForHer roles in 'Borgen,' 'Game of Thrones,' and 'Pitch Perfect 2.'

Intro

Birgitte Hjort Sørensen is a Danish actress best known internationally for her role as reporter Katrine Fønsmark in the acclaimed Danish TV series 'Borgen.' She has also appeared in international productions, including the film 'Pitch Perfect 2' and HBO's 'Game of Thrones.'

Early Life & Background

Birgitte Hjort Sørensen was born in Hillerød, Denmark, and raised in Birkerød. Her parents are both doctors. She became interested in acting after attending a performance of 'Chicago' in London. Sørensen later studied at the Danish National School of Performing Arts.

Career Highlights

  • Breakout performance as journalist Katrine Fønsmark in 'Borgen' (2010–2013).
  • Appearances in internationally acclaimed films such as 'Marie Krøyer' (2012) and 'Pitch Perfect 2' (2015).
  • Portrayed Karsi in the HBO series 'Game of Thrones' (2015).
  • Stage performances including Roxie Hart in 'Chicago' (West End, London).

Trivia

  • She is fluent in Danish and English.
  • She made her Broadway debut in 'Les Liaisons Dangereuses' in 2016.
  • Her portrayal of Katrine Fønsmark in 'Borgen' brought her international recognition.

FAQs

People also ask

How old is Birgitte Hjort Sørensen?

Birgitte Hjort Sørensen is 44 years old.

When was Birgitte Hjort Sørensen born?

Birgitte Hjort Sørensen was born the 16 January 1982.

Where is Birgitte Hjort Sørensen from?

Hillerød, Denmark.

On Her Birth-Day

About January 16th, 1982, in brief:

  • Historical events: On January 16, 1982, Edmonton Oilers' rookie goaltender Grant Fuhr's 23-game unbeaten streak concluded with a 7-1 defeat against the Toronto Maple Leafs.
  • Day of the week: January 16th, 1982 was a Saturday
  • Zodiac Sign: Capricorn (in western zodiac), Rooster (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Moon Phase:
  • #1 US song: Physical by Olivia Newton-John
  • #1 UK song: The Land Of Make Believe by Bucks Fizz
  • Popular movie: Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan directed by Nicholas Meyer

Check the link for more news and curiosities on January 16th, 1982.

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Sources

  1. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Birgitte_Hjort_Sørensen
  2. https://www.imdb.com/name/nm2852502/