Kirsten Olesen

Born 1949-05-10 (age 77) Aarhus, Danmark

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Biography

Kirsten Olesen is a Danish actress who since 1979 has been with Copenhagen's Royal Danish Theatre. In Denmark, she is known above all for taking the part of Agnes, a housemaid, in the popular television series Matador. Internationally, she has starred in the title role of Lars von Trier's Medea.

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Kirsten Olesen

Kirsten Olesen

Kirsten Olesen

Known For

As in Heaven

As in Heaven

2021

Madklubben: Hjemme Igen

Madklubben: Hjemme Igen

2025

as Marie

Wildwitch

Wildwitch

2018

Daisy Diamond

Daisy Diamond

2007

as Præst

Medea

Medea

1989

as Medea

In Your Hands

In Your Hands

2004

as Fængselsinspektøren

Sorg-agre

Sorg-agre

1987

as Bondekonen

When Heaven Falls

When Heaven Falls

2009

as Else

Spring Tide

Spring Tide

1990

as Paulines mor

The Lost Treasure of the Knights Templar II

The Lost Treasure of the Knights Templar II

2007

as Fortæller (voice)

The Sun Has Died

The Sun Has Died

2015

Rebounce

Rebounce

2011

as Marianne

Troubadouren

Troubadouren

1977

as Ismene

Food Club

Food Club

2020

as Marie

Robin

Robin

2017

as Gerda

Accused

Accused

2005

as Dommer

Helligtrekongersaften

1981

Bare Holger

2005

as Astrids mor

Ein Sommer in Dänemark

Ein Sommer in Dänemark

2016

as Ida

Sigurd Fafnersbane

Sigurd Fafnersbane

1981

as Brynhild