born 1949 · Acting
65.7avg grm
2titles
6honors
Honors
62007commander of the Order of the Dannebrog
2000Reumert prize — Best Actress (lead)
1991Teaterpokalen
1986Robert Award — Best Actress (supporting)
1979Bodil Award — Best Actress (lead)
Bio
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.
