Birthe Neumann (born 30 April 1947) is a Danish actress.
Neumann was born in Vanløse, Copenhagen. In 1972 she graduated from the Danish National School of Theatre, and was shortly afterwards employed as an actress at the Royal Danish Theatre in Copenhagen. At the Royal Danish Theatre she has appeared in a number of productions, among them Marx and Coca Cola, Molière's The Learned Ladies, Henrik Hertz's Sparekassen (The Savings Bank), Jess Ørnsbo's Majonæse (Mayonnaise), Arthur Miller's Death of a Salesman, and David Hare's A Breath of Life.
Her film appearances include Hovedjægerne (her first film role, in 1971; released internationally as The Headhunters), Lad isbjørnene danse (1990, Dance of the Polar Bears), Kærlighedens Smerte (1992, Pain of Love), The Celebration (1998, Festen, the first Dogme 95 film), Elsker dig for evigt og (2002, Open Hearts, also a Dogme film) and Lykkevej (Move Me, 2003).
She has also appeared in Danish television series including Lars von Trier's Riget (The Kingdom), Forsvar (Defense), and as a repeated guest star on Krøniken (Chronicles).
She has received both of Denmark's leading film awards: a Bodil for her performances in Kærlighedens smerte and Lykkevej, and a Robert for Lykkevej. In 2013, she received the Lauritzen Award.
Neumann was married to Danish actor Paul Hüttel from 1974 until his death in 2025; they had one daughter.
Filmography Film +Key Denotes productions that have not yet been released Year Title Role Notes 1992 Pain of Love Kirstens mor 1998 The Celebration Else, the mother 2002 Facing the Truth Eli's Mother2002 Open Hearts Hanne2008 Dancers Annika's Mother2010 In a Better World Marianne's colleague2020 Into the Darkness Sara2021 The Pact Karen Blixen2025 Mors drenge Jette Dreyer2026 De forbandede år - Fredens pris Sara Meyer2026 Three of a Kind Vivi
Television Year Title Role Notes 2013–2024 Badehotellet Olga Fjeldsø 64 episodes 2022 The Shift Vivi 2024 Constellation Walborg Bang 1 episode
Awards and nominations Year Award Category Work Result 1993 Bodil Award Best Actress in a Supporting Role Kærlighedens smerte 1996 Bodil Award Best Actress in a Supporting Role Kun en pige 1996 Robert Awards Best Actress in a Supporting Role Kun en pige 1999 Robert Awards Best Actress in a Supporting Role The Celebration 2002 Bodil Award Best Actress in a Supporting Role Fogsvansen 2002 Robert Awards Best Actress in a Supporting Role Fogsvansen 2003 Bodil Award Best Actress in a Supporting Role Open Hearts 2003 Robert Awards Best Actress in a Supporting Role Open Hearts 2004 Bodil Award Best Actress in a Leading Role Move Me 2004 Robert Awards Best Actress in a Leading Role Move Me 2006 Bodil Award Best Actress Solkongen 2006 Robert Awards Best Actress Solkongen 2013 Robert Awards Best Actress in a Supporting Television Role Julestjerner 2022 Bodil Award Best Actress The Pact 2022 Robert Awards Best Actress The Pact 2026 Robert Awards Best Actress in a Supporting Role Three of a KInd
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