
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.
Acted in 50
2020s
- 2025
- 2023
Året der gik- 2023
Sig selv
- 2022
Stains
Sonya
- 2021
As in Heaven
Movie
- 2020
Food Club
Marie
2010s
- 2018
Finding Home
TV
- 2017
Robin
Gerda
- 2016
Ein Sommer in Dänemark
Ida
- 2015
The Stranger
Tommys mom
The Sun Has Died
Movie
In Your Arms
Mor
- 2014
- 2013
Hvor lyset kommer ind
Lawyer
- 2011
Something in the Air
Movie
Rebounce
Marianne
2000s
- 2009
When Heaven Falls
Else
- 2008
Sommer
Neurologen · 1 episode
- 2007
Daisy Diamond
Præst
Lysets nøgle
Maren · 3 episodes
The Lost Treasure of the Knights Templar II
Fortæller (voice)
- 2005
- 2004
In Your Hands
Fængselsinspektøren
- 2000
Hotellet
Alice Faber · 60 episodes
1990s
- 1998
Albert
Movie
- 1996
- 1993
Tre ludere og en lommetyv
Donnas lærer · 2 episodes
- 1990
Spring Tide
Paulines mor
1980s
- 1989
- 1988
Rødtotterne og Tyrannos
Movie
Time Out
John's mother
- 1987
Sorg-agre
Bondekonen
- 1985
Johannes' hemmelighed
Johannes' mor
Elise
Rachel
- 1984
My Granny's House
Johanne
The Boy Who Disappeared
Jonas's Mother
- 1982
Images of Liberation
Esther
- 1981
Sigurd Fafnersbane
Brynhild
- 1980
Enlig Far
Movie
Vores år
Kim Rasmussen · 4 episodes
That's me too
Bryggeriarbejder
1970s
- 1978
Did Somebody Laugh?
Elisabeth
In My Life
Kirsten
- 1977
Troubadouren
Ismene
Tre Søstre
Movie