Iben Hjejle facts for kids
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Iben Hjejle
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Iben Hjejle in 2016
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| Born | 22 March 1971 |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 1992–2017 (on hiatus) |
| Spouse(s) |
Emil de Waal
(m. 1996; div. 1999) |
| Children | 1 |
Iben Hjejle (born March 22, 1971) is a famous actress from Denmark. She is known to audiences around the world for her role in the American movie High Fidelity, which came out in 2000.
In her home country of Denmark, Iben is well-known for starring in popular TV shows. These include the comedy series Langt fra Las Vegas (which means Far from Las Vegas) and Klovn (Clown). She also played the main character, a crime-solving reporter, in the TV series Dicte.
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Acting Career
Iben Hjejle has acted in many Danish movies. She was in a Dogme 95 film, which is a special type of movie made with simple, natural filmmaking rules. She also appeared in action movies like Old Men in New Cars. In 2001, she played Queen Sofia Magdalena of Denmark in a historical TV show called The Marriage of Gustav III.
Early Films and Recognition
Some of her early movies include Portland (1996) and Mifune's Last Song (1999). Her acting in Mifune's Last Song was so good that she received a special award, an Honourable Mention, at the 49th Berlin International Film Festival.
It was at this film festival that the British director Stephen Frears noticed her talent. He asked her to be in his next movie, which led to her first big international role.
Success in Hollywood and Beyond
Stephen Frears cast Iben in the movie High Fidelity (2000). In the film, she played Laura, the girlfriend of the main character, who was played by John Cusack. This movie made her famous outside of Denmark.
Years later, Frears worked with her again on the film Chéri (2009). She also acted in other international films, including Defiance with Daniel Craig and The Eclipse.
Popular Danish TV Shows
Besides movies, Iben Hjejle has been a star on Danish television. From 2006 to 2008, she was part of the cast of the popular police show Anna Pihl.
In 2012, she landed the lead role in the crime drama Dicte. She played a reporter who helps solve crimes. The show was a big success, and many people praised Iben for her performance.
In June 2024, she won a Reumert Award, a major Danish theatre prize, for her leading role in the play Lægen (The Doctor).
Personal Life
Iben Hjejle was born in Copenhagen, the capital of Denmark. From 1996 to 1999, she was married to Emil de Waal. They have one child together.
Selected Filmography
Here are some of Iben Hjejle's most well-known movies and TV shows.
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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| 1999 | Mifune's Last Song | Liva Psilander | Won an Honorable Mention award at the Berlin International Film Festival. |
| 2000 | High Fidelity | Laura | Her first major role in an American movie. |
| 2000 | Flickering Lights | Therese | A popular Danish comedy-drama. |
| 2001 | The Marriage of Gustav III | Queen Sofia Magdalena | A historical TV series. |
| 2002–2003 | Langt fra Las Vegas | Liva | A popular Danish TV comedy series. |
| 2002 | Old Men in New Cars | Mille | A Danish action-comedy movie. |
| 2005–2009 | Klovn | Iben | A very successful Danish TV comedy series. |
| 2006 | The Boss of It All | Lise | A movie directed by the famous Lars von Trier. |
| 2006–2008 | Anna Pihl | Mikala Hansen | A Danish police TV series. |
| 2008 | Defiance | Bella | A historical movie starring Daniel Craig. |
| 2008 | Journey to Saturn | Susanne Mortensen | Voice role in an animated movie. |
| 2012 | ... up | Malin | |
| 2013–2016 | Dicte | Dicte | Starred as the main character in this crime TV series. |
| 2016 | Zootopia | Dawn Bellwether | Provided the voice for the Danish version of the movie. |
See also
In Spanish: Iben Hjejle para niños
