Sonja Richter
Sonja Richter (born 4 January 1974) is a Danish actress. She is best known for her performance in the 2002 film Open Hearts by Susanne Bier, for which she was nominated for both the Bodil Award and the Robert Award. In a career which has so far focused on films in her native Denmark, she has starred in Stealing Rembrandt (2003) and Villa Paranoia (2004), along with several other films and a significant amount of work in television.
Sonja Richter

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- Born
- 4 January 1974
- Birthplace
- Esbjerg, Denmark
- Occupation
- Actress
- Nationality
- Kingdom of Denmark
- Fields
- film · television · theatre
- Education
- Odense Teater
- Honours
- Golden Nymph for Outstanding Actress in a Mini Series · Svend Award
- Languages
- Danish
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Sonja Richter (born 4 January 1974) is a Danish actress. She is best known for her performance in the 2002 film Open Hearts by Susanne Bier, for which she was nominated for both the Bodil Award and the Robert Award. In a career which has so far focused on films in her native Denmark, she has starred in Stealing Rembrandt (2003) and Villa Paranoia (2004), along with several other films and a significant amount of work in television.
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Biography
Biography
In 2004, at the 54th Berlin International Film Festival, Richter was one of ten young European actors that were presented the Shooting Stars Award by the European Film Promotion. In 2007, she received the Crown Prince Couple's Culture Prize.
Sonja Richter studied at Odense Teater. The recorded working language is Danish. The field of work recorded is film, television and theatre. Residence is recorded at Copenhagen. Distinctions recorded are Golden Nymph for Outstanding Actress in a Mini Series and Svend Award.
Key facts
Key facts
• Born — 4 January 1974 • Birthplace — Esbjerg, Denmark • Occupation — Actress • Years Active — 2002–present
Personal life
Personal life
Richter studied acting at Odense Theatre's Acting School, graduating in 1999.
Selected filmography
Selected filmography
• Year — Title — Role — Notes • 2002 — Open Hearts — Cæcilie Pagh — Elsker dig for evigt Nominated—Bodil Award for Best Actress Nominated—Robert Award for Best Actress • 2003 — Stealing Rembrandt — Trine — Rembrant • 2004 — In Your Hands — Marion — Forbrydelser Nominated—Bodil Award for Best Supporting Actress Nominated—Robert Award for Best Supporting Actress • 2004 — Villa Paranoia — Anna — Nominated—Bodil Award for Best Actress Nominated—Robert Award for Best Actress • 2005 — The Jewish Toy Merchant — Nina — Opbrud • 2007 — Cecilie — Cecilie Larsen — Nominated—Bodil Award for Best Actress Nominated—Robert Award for Best Actress • 2007 — The Substitute — Maria — Vikaren • 2008 — What No One Knows — Charlotte Deleuran — Det som ingen ved • 2010 — The Woman That Dreamed About a Man — Karen — Kvinden der drømte om en mand • 2013 — Department Q: The Keeper of Lost Causes — Merete Lynggaard — Kvinden i buret Bodil Award for Best Supporting Actress • 2014 — The Homesman — Gro Svendsen • 2014 — When Animals Dream — Mother • 2016 — Follow the Money (Danish TV series) — Amanda Absalonsen • 2018 — Wild Witch (Vildheks) — Aunt Isa • 2022 — Loving Adults — Leonora (Christian's wife) — Netflix
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- Copenhagen
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Esbjerg.
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Awards and nominations
• Award — Year — Category — Nominated work — Result • Bodil Award — 2003 — Best Actress — Open Hearts • 2005 — Best Supporting Actress — In Your Hands • 2005 — Best Actress — Villa Paranoia • 2007 — Best Actress — Cecilie • 2014 — Best Supporting Actress — Department Q: Keeper of Lost Causes • Robert Award — 2003 — Best Actress — Open Hearts • 2005 — Best Supporting Actress — In Your Hands • 2005 — Best Actress — Villa Paranoia • 2007 — Best Actress — Cecilie • Shooting Stars Award — 2004 — Shooting Star — —
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- 1.Morten Duerr: Det er aldrig godt nok. In: Børsen. 29. August 2002.
- 2.Nina Oerum: Erfaren i kunst og teater: benhaard branche. In: Politiken, 26. Januar 2003, S. 6.
- 3.lindbergmanagement.com (englisch) abgerufen am 4. Mai 2009.
- 4.Christina Zemanova Ekelund: Blomster er kun smukke, fordi de visner. In: Politiken. 12. Dezember 2003, S. 3.
- 5.Lovende scenekarriere. In: Politiken. 4. Januar 2004, S. 3.
- 6.Profil. Shooting-Star-Webpräsenz der European Film Promotion (englisch) abgerufen am 4. Mai 2009.
- 7.Lars Wredstroem: Flotte praestationer i banal historie. In: Børsen. 21. September 2004.
- 8.Rasmus Stroeyer: Teaterkamp: Slagkraftige team soeger Teater X. In: Politiken. 21. August 2006, S. 2.
- 9.Henrik Lyding: kpn.dk, 24. Februar 2012; abgerufen am 11. März 2012.
- 10.Morten Duerr: Det er aldrig godt nok. In: Børsen. 29. August 2002.
- 11.Rolf-Rüdiger Hamacher: Open Hearts. In: film-dienst. 26/2002.
- 12.Fragen der Elevation. In: Süddeutsche Zeitung, 10. Januar 2003, Nr. 7, S. 14.
- 13.Michael Enggaard: Susanne Bier i stjerneregn. jp.dk, 6. September 2002 (dänisch) abgerufen am 5. Mai 2009.
- 14.Per Calum: Villa paranoia. jp.dk, 12. März 2004 (dänisch) abgerufen am 5. Mai 2009.
- 15.Kim Foss: Forbrydelser. jp.dk, 22. Januar 2004 (dänisch) abgerufen am 5. Mai 2009.
- 16.dr.dk (dänisch) abgerufen am 4. Mai 2009.
- 17.Holger True: Fernsehereignis auf großer Leinwand. In: Hamburger Abendblatt. 2. Oktober 2007, S. 9.
- 18.Erik Jensen: Det lille hak i huden. In: Politiken & Politiken Weekly. 21. Januar 2010 (abgerufen via LexisNexis Wirtschaft).
- 19.Profil in der Dansk film database (dänisch) abgerufen am 4. Mai 2009.
- 20.Karina B. Larsen: Tips fra en skuespiller. In: Børsen, 13. September 2002, Kultur.
- 21.Michael Enggaard: Kanon med gavmildt islæt. jp.dk, 22. April 2005 (dänisch) abgerufen am 5. Mai 2009.
- 22.Kristina E. Young: Modellerne skiftes ud med de kendte. In: Politiken. 14. Mai 2006, S. 5.
- 23.Henrik Palle: Noter: Kultur. In: Politiken. 24. September 2007, S. 2.
- 24.kpn.dk, 12. Oktober 2011; abgerufen am 11. März 2012.
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