Susanne Bier
Biography
Susanne Bier is a Danish filmmaker born on April 15, 1960, in Copenhagen, Denmark. She is the first female director to collectively receive a Foreign Film Academy Award, a Golden Globe Award, a European Film Award, and a Primetime Emmy Award. Bier made her feature film debut with Freud's Leaving Home in 1991. She has directed a string of films, including Open Hearts, Brothers, After the Wedding, In a Better World, Things We Lost in the Fire, Love Is All You Need, and Serena. Bier has directed 34 known credits.
Career overview
Susanne Bier is a Danish filmmaker born on April 15, 1960, in Copenhagen, Denmark. She made her feature film debut with Freud's Leaving Home in 1991. Bier went on to direct a string of films, including Open Hearts in 2002, Brothers in 2004, After the Wedding in 2006, and In a Better World in 2010. The latter film earned the Academy Award for Best International Feature Film.
Bier's filmography also includes English-language films such as Things We Lost in the Fire in 2007, Love Is All You Need in 2012, and Serena in 2014. Her work spans multiple genres and languages, showcasing her versatility as a director. Bier's ability to navigate different styles and languages has contributed to her success in the film industry.
Throughout her career, Susanne Bier has directed a total of 34 films and television shows, according to her profile on The Movie Database. Her known credits demonstrate her dedication to her craft and her ability to adapt to various projects and genres. As a Danish filmmaker, Bier has made a significant impact on the film industry, both domestically and internationally.
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Career timeline
Full Filmography
47 titles- Practical Magic 2 (2026) Director
- The Perfect Couple (2024) Executive Producer
- The Perfect Couple (2024) Director
- Bird Box Barcelona (2023) Executive Producer
- The First Lady (2022) Executive Producer
- The First Lady (2022) Director
- Dansk films bedste (2022) as Sig selv
- The Undoing (2020) Executive Producer
- The Undoing (2020) Director
- The Idiots Who Started The Party (2020) as Sig selv
- After the Wedding (2019) Original Film Writer
- Bird Box (2018) Director
- Bird Box (2018) Executive Producer
- The Night Manager (2016) Executive Producer
- The Night Manager (2016) Director
- Serena (2014) Director
- Serena (2014) Producer
- Jarl samler op (2014) as Sig selv
- A Second Chance (2014) Director
- A Second Chance (2014) Story
- Love Is All You Need (2012) Story
- Love Is All You Need (2012) Director
- In a Better World (2010) Director
- In a Better World (2010) Story
- Skavlan (2009) as Self - Guest
- Brothers (2009) Writer
- Things We Lost in the Fire (2007) Director
- After the Wedding (2006) Story
- After the Wedding (2006) Director
- Brothers (2004) Director
- Brothers (2004) Writer
- Open Hearts (2002) Director
- The One and Only (2002) Executive Producer
- Once in a Lifetime (2000) Director
- Hvem vil være millionær? Classic (1999) as Susanne Bier
- The One and Only (1999) Director
- The One and Only (1999) Idea
- Credo (1997) Director
- Credo (1997) Screenplay
- Like It Never Was Before (1995) Director
- Family Matters (1993) Director
- Letter to Jonas (1992)
- Letter to Jonas (1992) Director
- Freud Leaving Home (1991) Director
- Notes on Love (1989) Additional Writing
- The Guldbagge Awards (1981) as Self
- Legacy of Spies Executive Producer
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Susanne Bier best known for?
Susanne Bier is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Practical Magic 2 (2026), The Perfect Couple (2024), The Perfect Couple (2024), Bird Box Barcelona (2023).
When and where was Susanne Bier born?
Susanne Bier was born on April 15, 1960 in Copenhagen, Denmark.
How many credits does Susanne Bier have?
Susanne Bier has accumulated over 47 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1981 to 2026.
What is Susanne Bier's background in cinema and television?
Susanne Bier is a Danish filmmaker born on April 15, 1960, in Copenhagen, Denmark. She is the first female director to collectively receive a Foreign Film Academy Award, a Golden Globe Award, a European Film Award, and a Primetime Emmy Award. Bier made her feature film debut with Freud's Leaving Home in 1991. She has d...