Kirsten Olesen

Born: 1949-05-10, Aarhus, Danmark

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.

Filmography

• This Is Us (2016)
• Bron/Broen (2011)
• Matador (1978)
• Bryggeren (1996)
• Langturschauffør (1981)
• Vores år (1980)
• Vildheks (2018)
• Daisy Diamond (2007)
• Troubadouren (1977)
• Springflod (1990)
• Frit fald (2011)
• Johannes' hemmelighed (1985)
• Som Strå (2022)
• Himlen falder (2009)
• Anklaget (2005)
• Forbrydelser (2004)
• Drengen der forsvandt (1984)
• Elise (1985)
• Madklubben (2020)
• Tre Søstre (1977)
• Den fremmede (2015)
• Tempelriddernes Skat II: Stormesterens hemmelighed (2007)
• Du som er i himlen (2021)
• Honning Måne (1978)
• Sorg-agre (1987)
• Sigurd Fafnersbane (1981)
• Enlig Far (1980)
• Madklubben: Hjemme Igen (2025)
• Nu er solen død (2015)
• Min farmors hus (1984)