Renate Reinsve
Biography
Renate Reinsve is a Norwegian actress born on November 24, 1987, in Solbergelva, Drammen, Norway. Known professionally by her birth name, she has established a significant career in both film and television. Reinsve gained international recognition for her performances in various critically acclaimed projects, most notably for her award-winning role in the 2021 film The Worst Person in the World. Her body of work spans multiple genres, including legal thrillers, satirical dark comedies, and dramas. Throughout her professional life, she has demonstrated versatility across diverse media, contributing to a total of 36 known acting credits. She remains a prominent figure in the Norwegian and international entertainment industries, marked by her historic achievements at major film festivals.
Career overview
Renate Reinsve began her professional acting career with roles in films such as Oslo, August 31st in 2011 and Welcome to Norway in 2016. Her career reached a significant milestone in 2021 when she starred in The Worst Person in the World. For this performance, she received the Best Actress Award at the 2021 Cannes Film Festival, becoming the first Norwegian actress to win an award at the event. This recognition solidified her status as a notable talent in international cinema.
In 2024, Reinsve expanded her portfolio with appearances in several high-profile projects. She starred in the Apple TV+ legal thriller series Presumed Innocent and appeared in the A24 satirical dark comedy A Different Man. Additionally, she performed in the thriller Armand during the same year. Her filmography continues to grow with upcoming projects, including the 2025 film Sentimental Value. With 36 known credits to her name, Reinsve continues to work across various platforms, maintaining a consistent presence in contemporary film and television.
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- Backrooms (2026) as Mary
- Fjord (2026) as Lisbet Gheorghiu
- Butterfly (2026) as Lily
- Time of Plenty (2026) as Narrator
- Almost There (2026)
- Sentimental Value (2025) as Nora Borg
- Sentimental Value (2025) Executive Producer
- Presumed Innocent (2024) as Carolyn Polhemus
- A Different Man (2024) as Ingrid
- ELSE! (2024)
- Handling the Undead (2024) as Anna
- Another End (2024) as Zoe-Ava
- Armand (2024) as Elizabeth
- Armand (2024) Executive Producer
- Cake Bomb (2023) as March
- Ida Takes Charge (2022) as Sarah
- Making The Worst Person in the World (2022) as Self
- The Worst Person in the World (2021) as Julie
- The Affected (2021) as Rita
- White Boys (2018) as Frida
- Roeng (2018) as Lena
- Nesten voksen (2018) as Siri
- Phoenix (2018) as Kristin
- Dog Eat Dog (2018) as Silje
- Best før (2017) as Anemone
- Sweet Things (2017) as Anne
- Twigson the Explorer (2017) as Mother
- Welcome to Norway! (2016) as Line
- Dark Woods II (2015) as Synne
- Women in Oversized Men's Shirts (2015) as Ane
- Late Night with Seth Meyers (2014) as Self - Guest
- The Orheim Company (2012) as Lene
- Oslo, August 31st (2011) as Renate
- The Oscars (1953) as Self
- Somewhere Out There as Ingrid
- The Governesses
- X as Ingvild
- If Love Should Die as Mary Wollstonecraft