Biography
Iben Hjejle (born March 22, 1971) is a Danish actress, notable for starring in the John Cusack film High Fidelity (2000). In Denmark, she is best known for appearing in the Danish television sitcom Langt fra Las Vegas (Far from Las Vegas), and playing the girlfriend of Danish comedian Casper Christensen, her former real life boyfriend. She also plays Christensen's girlfriend in the sitcom Klovn (Clown). Hjejle was born in Copenhagen. She has starred in a series of Danish movies, including a Dogme movie, and also in Danish-produced action movies such as Gamle mænd i nye biler (Old Men in New Cars). She also played the Swedish Queen Sofia Magdalena in SVT's successful period drama production of Gustav III:s äktenskap (The Marriage of Gustav III) in 2001. Hjejle also appeared in the 1997 film Portland, in Mifune's Last Song in 2000, The Emperor's New Clothes in 2002, and in Dreaming of Julia and Flickering Lights in 2003. Iben Hjejle was a part of the Danish popular television series Anna Pihl until its ending in April 2008, after 3 seasons. She had a part in Lars von Trier's Direktøren for det hele (2006, also known as The Boss of It All). She turned down the role of Eowyn in Peter Jackson's The Lord of the Rings film trilogy because she didn't like the idea of being so far from home.
Acted in 68
2020s
- 2027
The Closed Book
Mrs. Leuenbech
- 2026
Austerity
Tut
- 2025
Løgnen
Rie Bisgaard · 6 episodes
Mugge & Super Happy
Kirsten (voice)
- 2024
100% Sjov
Sig selv · 1 episode
Secrets
Eva · 8 episodes
- 2023
Shabholm
Hennings Kone, Pia Støjmund
Statsministeren Helle Thorning-Schmidt
Sig selv · 1 episode
Maret
Dr. Moore
- 2022
All Exclusive
Sig selv · 1 episode
Monty and His Weird Brain
Kirsten (voice)
Dansk films bedste
Sig selv · 5 episodes
- 2021
12 uger i helvede
TV
A Beautiful Curse
Angel 2
Deja-vu med Frøkjær
Sig selv · 1 episode
- 2020
The Idiots Who Started The Party
Sig selv
2010s
- 2019
Troldspejlet & Co.
TV
Riising Late Night
Sig selv · 1 episode
Monty and the Street Party
Kirsten (voice)
- 2018
- 2017
Med på noderne
Sig selv · 1 episode
- 2015
Ditte & Louise
Sig selv · 1 episode
- 2014
Growing Pains
Birte
Freak Out!
Ida Hoffman (voice)
- 2013
Every Child is Made of Fire
Movie
Eskil & Trinidad
Mette
- 2012
Fuck Up
Malin
- 2011
- 2010
Klown
Iben
ZULU Comedy Galla
Iben Hjejle · 2 episodes
Wallander: The Ghost
Movie
2000s
- 2009
The Eclipse
Lena Morelle
The Escape
Rikke Lyngvig
- 2008
Journey to Saturn
Susanne Mortensen
- 2006
Han, hun og Strindberg
Liza
- 2005
- 2004
The Collector
Laura
Monster Thursday
Sara
The Good Cop
Louise
- 2003
Dreaming of Julia
Julia
Zulu Bingo
Sig selv · 1 episode
The Bouncer
Lizzie
Sweet Dreams
Marie
Annas dag
Anna
- 2002
Old Men in New Cars: In China They Eat Dogs II
Mille
- 2001
Gustav III:s äktenskap
Queen Sofia Magdalena
Gustav III:s äktenskap
Queen Sofia Magdalena · 2 episodes
Banjos Likørstue
Iben Hjejle · 1 episode
The Emperor's New Clothes
Nicole 'Pumpkin' Truchaut
- 2000
Flickering Lights
Therese
1990s
- 1999
Hvem vil være millionær? Classic
Iben Hjejle
Possessed
Berit
Mifune
Liva
- 1997
Den hemmelige tunnel
Ida · 24 episodes
Sinan's Wedding
Lulu
- 1996
Mors dag
Karen
Portland
Eva
Appearances2
2020s
- 2021
Hjernemassage med Jan Hellesøe
Self · 1 episode
2000s
- 2009
