Agnes Obel
- Known For
- Sound
- Born
- October 28, 1980 in Copenhagen, Denmark
- Active Years
- 1992–2023 (32 Years)
- Total Credits
- 8 credits in database
Biography
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Source [1]: Agnes Obel. Known for Sound. Gender: Female. Birthday: October 28, 1980. Place of Birth: Copenhagen, Denmark. Also Known As: Agnes Caroline Thaarup Obel.
Source [2]: Soundtrack: Thelma. Composer and actress. Known for Thelma (2017), Submarino (2010), and Dark (2017). Born 28 October 1980 in Copenhagen, Denmark.
Source [3]: Danish singer, songwriter, music composer and musician.
Source [4]: Agnes Caroline Thaarup Obel. Born 28 October 1980. Danish singer, songwriter, and musician based in Berlin. Debut album Philharmonics (2010) released by PIAS Recordings. Certified gold in June 2011 by the Belgian Entertainment Association (BEA) after selling 10,000 units.
Source [5]: Born 28 October 1980 in Gentofte (Denmark). Singer-songwriter and musician based in Berlin (Germany). Debut album Philharmonics (2010) is gold certified (IFPI).
Source [6]: Influenced by Roy Orbison, Claude Debussy, Maurice Ravel, Erik Satie, Edgar Allan Poe, Sibylle Bergemann, Robert Mapplethorpe, Tina Modotti, and Alfred Hitchcock.
Name: Agnes Caroline Thaarup Obel (also Agnes Obel).
Born: October 28, 1980, in Copenhagen, Denmark (Source 1/2) / Gentofte, Denmark (Source 5).
Profession
Career overview
Agnes Caroline Thaarup Obel was born on October 28, 1980, in Copenhagen, Denmark. She is a Danish singer, songwriter, music composer, and musician who is based in Berlin, Germany. Her work includes contributions as a composer and actress, and she is known for her work on projects such as the films Thelma released in 2017 and Submarino released in 2010, as well as the television series Dark released in 2017.
Her debut album, Philharmonics, was released in 2010 by PIAS Recordings. In June 2011, the album was certified gold by the Belgian Entertainment Association after selling 10,000 units, and it also received a gold disc certification from IFPI. Throughout her career, her musical and artistic background has been influenced by various artists, including Roy Orbison, as well as French composers Claude Debussy, Maurice Ravel, and Erik Satie. Additionally, her work draws inspiration from figures such as writer Edgar Allan Poe, photographers Sibylle Bergemann, Robert Mapplethorpe, and Tina Modotti, and filmmaker Alfred Hitchcock.
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Career timeline
Full Filmography
8 titles- Foe (2023) Original Music Composer
- Familiar (2021) Original Music Composer
- Next of Kin (2018) Theme Song Performance
- American Woman (2018) Additional Music
- Agnes Obel en concert Collège des Bernardins, Paris (2016) as Self
- Agnes Obel: iTunes Festival 2013 London (2013) as Singer
- The Boy Who Walked Backwards (1995)
- Morgenmagazin (1992) as Self
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Agnes Obel best known for?
Agnes Obel is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Foe (2023), American Woman (2018), Morgenmagazin (1992).
When and where was Agnes Obel born?
Agnes Obel was born on October 28, 1980 in Copenhagen, Denmark.
How many credits does Agnes Obel have?
Agnes Obel has accumulated over 8 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1992 to 2023.
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Task: Write a factual identity profile of Agnes Obel. Constraints: Use ONLY verifiable facts from the provided sources. No invented titles, names, dates, awards, ratings, etc. Write in original, neutral, encyclopedic prose. Plain text only (no markdown, no asterisks, no headings, no bullet points). Word count: 90-130 w...
Agnes Obel by the numbers
Age in their best-rated roles
- Morgenmagazin (1992) as Self — aged about 11
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