Birgitte Federspiel
- Known For
- Acting
- Born
- September 6, 1925 in København, Danmark
- Died
- February 2, 2005
- Active Years
- 1942–2003 (62 Years)
- Total Credits
- 57 credits in database
Biography
Birgitte Federspiel was a Danish film, theater, and television actress. Born Karen Birgitte Federspiel in Copenhagen on September 6, 1925, she was the daughter of actor Ejner Federspiel and Gunver Fönss. During her career, she won two Bodil Awards for best actress, receiving the honor in 1955 for Ordet and in 1959 for En fremmed banker på. Among her notable film roles, she played Inger in Ordet in 1955 and later appeared as Martine in Babette's Feast in 1987. On television, she portrayed Baroness von Rydtger in three episodes of Matador. She passed away in Odense on February 2, 2005, at the age of 79.
Career overview
Karen Birgitte Federspiel was born on September 6, 1925, in Copenhagen, Denmark. She was a Danish film, theater, and television actress and was the daughter of actor Ejner Federspiel and Gunver Fönss. Over the course of her career, she accumulated fifty-seven known acting credits.
Federspiel won two Bodil Awards for best actress, receiving the honor in 1955 for her role in Ordet and again in 1959 for En fremmed banker på. Among her notable film roles, she played Inger in the 1955 film Ordet and later portrayed Martine in the 1987 film Babette's Feast. On television, she appeared as Baroness von Rydtger in three episodes of the series Matador.
She passed away on February 2, 2005, in Odense, at the age of 79.
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Full Filmography
57 titles- Defense (2003) as Elna Bering
- Kat (2001) as Gundine
- Indien (1999) as Gammel dame
- Little Big Sister (1998) as Grandmother
- Taxa (1997) as Fru Magnusson
- The Noodlepoop (1997) as Mormor
- Southern Comfort (1997) as Mormor
- Barbara (1997) as Ellen Katrine
- The Bogey Man (1996) as Mormor
- Looping (1996) as Nielsens søster
- Carl Th. Dreyer: My Metier (1995) as Interview Subject
- Carlo and Ester (1994) as Viola
- Babette's Feast (1987) as Martine
- Final Act (1987) as Lotta Henderson
- Peter von Scholten (1987) as Dronning Caroline Amalie
- My Granny's House (1984) as Tante Laura
- Matador (1978) as Baronesse Arense von Rytger
- Holidays in jail (1978) as Cornelia Møller
- Firmaskovturen (1978)
- Else Kant (1978) as Fru Hein
- Watch Your Back, Professor! (1977) as Ægtepar i kunstforretning / kone
- Nyt legetøj (1977)
- Julefrokosten (1976)
- That Brief Summer (1976)
- Nineteen Red Roses (1974) as Louise Bech
- Nøddebo præstegård (1974) as Fru. Blicher
- The Olsen Gang Runs Amok (1973) as Ragna Quist
- Z.P.G. (1972) as Psychiatrist
- Og så er der bal bagefter (1970) as Astrid
- The Red Mantle (1967) as King Hamund's Widow
- Søskende (1966) as Irene
- Hunger (1966) as Her sister
- Dyden går amok (1966) as Ina, Edwards hustru
- Tine (1964) as Fru Berg
- Death Comes at High Noon (1964) as Merete Lindberg
- Gudrun (1963) as The landlady
- The Queen's Guardsman (1963) as Boel "Kulsoen"
- Hvis lille pige er du? (1963) as Fru Jansen
- Drømmen om det hvide slot (1962) as Fru Strand
- Komtessen (1961) as Sonia Hardenborg
- The Musketeers (1961) as Kulsoen
- The Quiet Battle (1960) as Anne Sørensen
- Charley's Aunt (1959) as Donna Lucia d` Alvadorez
- A Stranger Knocks (1959) as Vibeke
- Cupid on the Phone (1957) as Misse, Liebergs kone
- En kvinde er overflødig (1957) as Ester, enkefru Tangs datter
- Vi som går stjernevejen (1956) as Nanna, skuespiller
- Kispus (1956) as Dora
- Ordet (1955) as Inger Borgen (uncredited)
- Adam and Eve (1953) as Tove, antikvarboghandlerens kone
- Kærlighedsdoktoren (1952) as Arkæologi-Magisteren Bente Berg
- Familien Schmidt (1951)
- Susanne (1950) as Doris Rudholt
- For freedom and justice (1949)
- I de lyse nætter (1948)
- I Met a Murderer (1943)
- Ta' briller paa (1942) as Birgit Ernst
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What movies or TV shows is Birgitte Federspiel best known for?
Birgitte Federspiel is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Taxa (1997), Barbara (1997), Babette's Feast (1987), Matador (1978).
When and where was Birgitte Federspiel born?
Birgitte Federspiel was born on September 6, 1925 in København, Danmark. They passed away on February 2, 2005.
How many credits does Birgitte Federspiel have?
Birgitte Federspiel has accumulated over 57 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1942 to 2003.
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Birgitte Federspiel was a Danish film, theater, and television actress. Born Karen Birgitte Federspiel in Copenhagen on September 6, 1925, she was the daughter of actor Ejner Federspiel and Gunver Fönss. During her career, she won two Bodil Awards for best actress, receiving the honor in 1955 for Ordet and in 1959 for ...
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