Nikolaj Lie Kaas (born 22 May 1973) is a prominent Danish actor whose career rose in the 1990s and who is still actively working today. He is also the host of the annual Zulu Comedy Galla on Danish TV.

He is the son of actor Preben Kaas and actor and writer Anne Mari Lie and father of two.

Filmography[link]

External links[link]

• Nikolaj Lie Kaas at the Internet Movie Database
• Fandango listing

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Sidse Babett Knudsen (Danish pronunciation: [ˈsisə b̥ab̥ɛd̥ ˈkʰnusn̩]; born 22 November 1968) is a Danish actress who has worked in theatre, television, and film. Knudsen made her screen debut in the 1997 improvisational comedy Let's Get Lost, for which she received both the Robert and Bodil awards for Best Actress.

Following the critical success of her debut, Knudsen has been considered one of the top Danish actresses of her generation.^[1][2] In 2000, she again won both best actress awards for the comedy romance Den Eneste Ene (English title: The One and Only).^[3] Knudsen has also received nominations for her lead roles in the films Monas Verden (Mona's World) and Efter brylluppet (After the Wedding).

Knudsen achieved international recognition for her leading role as fictional Danish Prime Minister Birgitte Nyborg in the Danish TV series Borgen^[4].

Early career[link]

Knudsen was born 22 November 1968 in Copenhagen, the daughter of Ebbe Knudsen, a photographer, and Susanne Andersen, a school teacher. From 1987 to 1990, she trained in acting at the Theater De L'Ombre in Paris despite knowing little French.^[5] She then studied method acting in New York until 1992. Upon returning to Denmark, Knudsen played roles for the experimental theatre OVINE 302 as well as at the Betty Nansen and Royal Danish Theatres in Copenhagen.

Film career[link]

In 1997 Knudsen debuted in the lead role of Julie in Jonas Elmer's slice-of-life comedy Let's Get Lost. The film's script was only an outline, requiring the actors to improvise their roles and dialogue.^[6] Knudsen said she wasn't very good at improvisation and accepted the part only because she thought it would be a lightweight summer comedy.^[5] The film became a breakout hit in Denmark and Knudsen received both the Robert Award and the Bodil Award for Best Actress.^[7] Critics called Knudsen's performance dominating.^[3] Film critic Kim Skotte of Politiken wrote that Knudsen had hit a new tone with a "special ability to capture the modern woman's uncertainty and strength."^[8]

Following her appearance in the 1999 television mystery Motello, Knudsen played the lead character in Susanne Bier's 1999 romantic comedy Den Eneste Ene. The film became one of the decade's biggest box-office hits in Denmark.^[9] It marked a new direction in modern Danish romantic comedies with credit given to Knudsen's acting style.^[8] Knudsen's portrayal of Sus, a woman who becomes pregnant by her unfaithful husband while she loves another man, again earned her both the Robert Award and the Bodil Award for Best Actress.

Knudsen returned to work with Elmer in 2000 as the title character in the comedy Mona's Verden. As in Elmer's first film, Knudsen was required to improvise her dialogue and character.^[10] Knudsen's portrayal of Mona, an uptight accountant who tries to stave off the romantic infatuation of a bank robber while being held hostage, earned her a Bodil Award nomination for Best Actress.^[11]

Filmography[link]

• Let's get lost (1997)
• Motello (1998)
• Den eneste ene (1999)
• Mifunes sidste sang (1999)
• Max (2000)
• Mirakel (2000)
• Monas Verden (2001)
• Dogville: The Pilot (2001)
• Fukssvansen (2001)
• Se til venstre, der er en svensker (2003)
• Villa Paranoia (2004)
• Fakiren fra Bilbao (2004)
• Efter brylluppet (2006)
• Til døden os skiller (2007)
• Blå mænd (2007/2008)
• Over gaden under vandet (2009)
• Parterapi (2010)
• Borgen ^[12] (2010/2011/2012)

Notes[link]

References[link]

• Morten Piil, Danske Filmskuespillere, Copenhagen: Gyldendal, 2001 ISBN 87-00-46576-3
• Peter Schepelern, "Internationalisering og dogme", from 100 Års Dansk Film, Copenhagen; Rosinante, 2001 ISBN 87-621-0157-9

External links[link]

• Sidse Babett Knudsen at IMDb
• Sidse Babett Knudsen at Den Danske Film Database (in Danish)
• Sidse Babett Knudsen at Den Danske Film Database (in Danish)

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Burhan G
Burhan G during Skive Festival on 4 June 2011 (Photo: A.C. Hamann Nielsson)
Background information
Birth name	Burhan Genç
Born	(1983-06-20) June 20, 1983 (age 29)
Origin	Kurdish-Turkish
Genres	Pop R&B
Occupations	Singer, Songwriter, Record Producer, Musician
Instruments	Vocals
Years active	2003–present
Labels	BMG (2003-2007) Copenhagen Records (2007-present)
Associated acts	Outlandish, Majid
Website	Official Site

Burhan Genç (pronounced [ˈbuɾhɑn ˈɟentʃ]) known as Burhan G (born 20 June 1983) is a Danish R&B and pop singer, songwriter and producer of Kurdish/Turkish origin from Turkey. His parents are Kurds from Haymana and they belong to the Shex Bizeni tribe. He has released three albums including Burhan G in 2010, certified platinum in Denmark. He has had many singles including two #1 hits, "Mest ondt" featuring Medina and "Tættere på himlen" featuring Nik & Jay.