Biography
Nørby was born in Copenhagen, Denmark, the daughter of opera singer Einar Nørby. She studied two years at the Danish Royal Theatre. She has received a number of awards and recognitions including the Ingenio et Arti medal in 2006. At the 27th Guldbagge Awards she was nominated for the award for Best Actress for her role in Freud's Leaving Home. She has been married a number of times. First in 1956 to architect Mogens Garth-Grüner, and then to actor Henrik Wiehe. She met her next husband, Italian pop singer/actor Dario Campeotto, on the set of a film they were shooting in 1962. They were married in 1963, and had a son, actor Giacomo Campeotto, in 1964. They were divorced in 1969. She married a fourth time to actor Jørgen Reenberg in April 1970. She is currently married to pianist/composer, Svend Skipper.
Acted in 149
2020s
- 2027
The Closed Book
Frederikke (1934)
- 2026
Dirch - Danmarks Store Komiker
Movie
- 2025
Manden i Hullet
Fortæller · 7 episodes
Insider
Sig selv · 1 episode
Ørkenens Sønner: Fingeren på pølsen
Medvirkende i indslag
- 2024
Danske tv-seriers bedste
Sig selv · 3 episodes
- 2023
Året der gik- 2023
Sig selv
- 2022
Ghitas hemmeligheder
Sig selv
Berømte måltider
Sig selv · 1 episode
Dronning i 50 år
Sig selv · 1 episode
Dansk films bedste
Sig selv · 3 episodes
Vilde stemmer
Speaker · 6 episodes
Mary 50 år - vi fejrer Danmarks kronprinsesse
Sig selv · 1 episode
- 2021
Deja-vu med Frøkjær
Sig selv · 1 episode
2010s
- 2019
Resin
Else
Between a Rock and a Hard Place
Birthe Rasmussen
Before the Frost
Agnes
- 2018
Meyerheim & stjernerne
Sig selv · 1 episode
- 2017
- 2016
Chili Klaus indtager norden
Sig selv · 1 episode
- 2015
- 2014
Jauja
Woman in the cave
Silent Heart
Esther
- 2011
Fra "Harlekin" til "Krøniken": 60 års TV-drama
Sig selv
Carmen & Colombo
Fru Gottschalk · 6 episodes
- 2010
ZULU Comedy Galla
Ghita Nørby · 1 episode
2000s
- 2009
The Christmas Party
Gerda
The Wild Swans
Fatamorgana / The Old Lady
Original
Harriet
God, Smell and Her
Movie
- 2008
What No One Knows
Ingrid Deleuran
- 2007
- 2006
Spelar du ikväll?
Movie
Welcome to Verona
Virginia
- 2005
Skide godt, Balling!
Movie
Four Weeks in June
Lilly
- 2004
- 2003
The Inheritance
Annelise
- 2002
Arsenik og gamle kniplinger
Abby Brewster
- 2001
- 2000
Troll Tales
Vrantegnie (stemme) · 26 episodes
1990s
- 1999
The Honour of the House
Fru Kristensen
- 1998
The Kingdom II
Rigmor Mortensen
- 1997
Credo
Svigermor
- 1996
Hamsun
Marie Hamsun
- 1995
Like It Never Was Before
Hjördis
- 1994
Pyrus: The Greatest Christmas
Margrethe Sprænghest · 2 episodes
The Kingdom
Rigmor Mortensen
- 1993
Family Matters
Jan's mother
- 1992
Sofie
Frederikke
- 1991
The Best Intentions
Karin Åkerblom · 4 episodes
Freud Leaving Home
Rosha Cohen
- 1990
Smykketyven
Ruth
1980s
- 1989
Walter and Carlo in America
Flora Nymann
Memories of a Marriage
Regitze
Aarhus by Night
Movie
- 1988
Katinka
Helene
- 1987
Hip Hip Hurrah!
Henny
- 1986
- 1985
Mor er major
Marianne Løve · 1 episode
Fra regnormenes liv
Johanne Louise Heiberg
- 1984
Ude på noget
Ruth · 13 episodes
- 1982
Den ubetænksomme elsker
Helena, Sanna's Mother
Your Money or Your Life
Ellen Worm, Claus' ex-kone
- 1981
Wolf Hour
Anna
- 1980
Undskyld vi er her
Sekretær
Danmark er lukket
Akademiker
Female Psyche
Bente
It's a World Full of Children
Annemarie
1970s
- 1979
Kick Me in the Traditions!
Sygeplejerske
- 1978
Me and Charly
Helle, Steffens mor
- 1977
Watch Your Back, Professor!
Madame Natasha
Going for Broke
Skuespilleren
Louises hus
Louise
Tre Søstre
Movie
- 1976
That Brief Summer
Kirsten
- 1975
Good and Evil
Movie
Bertram og Lisa
Lisa
- 1974
The Misanthrope
Célimène
Et dukkehjem
Nora
- 1972
Solens børn
Elena
- 1971
Our Home Is Our Castle
Movie
- 1970
Værelset
Eva
The Song of the Red Ruby
Embla
1960s
- 1969
Ladies Man
Movie
- 1968
What a Pity About Daddy
Movie
- 1967
Life with Daddy
Bitten Nielsen
Love Thy Neighbour
Britt
Wife on vacation
Bodil Thorsen
- 1966
Nu stiger den
Caroline
Flagermusen
Adele
Ich suche einen Mann
Barbara Schönfelder
- 1965
The Girl and the Playboy
Ung pige på gaden
Erik Soya's 17
Vibeke
It's Nifty in the Navy
Hanne Hansen
- 1964
The Major's Guard
Movie
- 1963
Sextet
Lena
Three Girls in Paris
Hanne
Hvis lille pige er du?
Eva
The Queen's Guardsman
Inger
The Girl and the Press Photographer
Lene Kristiansen
- 1962
Rikki og mændene
Rikki
Oskar
Eva Hansen
Den kære familie
Ida Friis
Crazy Paradise
Edith Ibenholdt
Han, hun, Dirch og Dario
Marianne Borg
- 1961
Landsbylægen
Grethe Strand
Flemming på kostskole
Frk. Birk
The Musketeers
Inger
Den grønne elevator
Movie
Min kone fra Paris
Irene Hagenfryd
Peter's baby
Tony
- 1960
Flemming and Kvik
Movie
Sandhedens hævn
Sabine
Sømand i knibe
Eva Thygesen
Baronessen fra benzintanken
Anne von Rosensteen
Frihedens pris
Lis
1950s
- 1959
Charley's Aunt
Laura Hornemann
De sjove aar
Marianne Birk
A Hullaballoo at the Castle
Movie
3 må man være
Kate Halling
- 1958
Vagabonderne paa Bakkegaarden
Hanne
Styrmand Karlsen
Anne Marie Bøgelund
Det lille hotel
Movie
- 1957
Jul i Skovridergaarden
Eva Lund
Sin Alley
Else
- 1956
The Young Have No Time
Helle
Directed 1
2000s
- 2009
The Wild Swans
Director
Appearances3
2020s
- 2022
Creation of the Kingdom of Exodus
Self / Rigmor Mortensen
2000s
- 2008
Ernst-Hugo
Self
1980s
- 1981
The Guldbagge Awards
Self, Self - Best Actress winner · 1 episode