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{{Short description|Danish actress (born 1967)}}
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| name = Ellen Hillingsø
| name = Ellen Hillingsø
| image = Ellen Hillingsø as Liva Weel.jpg
| image = Liva W - Ellen Hillingsø.jpg
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| caption = Hillingsø in 2017
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| caption = Ellen Hillingsø, 2016.
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| birth_place = [[Copenhagen]], [[Denmark]]
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| birth_place = [[Copenhagen]], [[Denmark]]
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| occupation = Actress, voice actress and narrator
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| years_active = 1988–present
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| spouse = {{marriage|Christoffer Castenskiold|2000}}
| occupation = Actress<br>Voice actress<br>Narrator
| children = 2
| years_active = 1988-
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| parents = [[Kjeld Hillingsø]]<br>[[Birgitta Hillingsø|Birgitta Juel]]
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'''Ellen Hillingsø''' (born 9 March 1967 in [[Copenhagen]], [[Denmark]])<ref name="DK1">{{cite web|url=http://www.danskefilm.dk/skuespiller/248.html |title=Ellen Hillingsø|publisher=Danske Film|accessdate=August 29, 2010}}</ref> is a Danish actress who is known primarily for her work in films. She is also a voice actress, narrating audio books.
'''Ellen Gunilla Hillingsø''' (born 9 March 1967)<ref name="DK1">{{cite web|url=http://www.danskefilm.dk/skuespiller/248.html |title=Ellen Hillingsø|publisher=Danske Film|accessdate=August 29, 2010}}</ref> is a Danish actress who is known primarily for her work in films. She is also a voice actress, narrating audio books.

==Early life==
Ellen Gunilla Hillingsø was born on 9 March 1967 in [[Copenhagen]] to [[Kjeld Hillingsø|Kjeld Georg Hilligsøe Hillingsø]], then a [[lieutenant]] in the [[Royal Life Guards (Denmark)|Danish Royal Life Guards]], and [[Birgitta Hillingsø|Ellen Birgitta Hillingsø]] (née Juel), an antiques dealer. Hillingsø's maternal grandfather was Gregers Juel, a [[Chamberlain (office)|chamberlain]] and a Knight (1st Class) of the [[Order of the Dannebrog]]. Her paternal uncle was [[Lars Hillingsø]], a fashion designer and founder of the ''Lars Paris'' brand. She is a goddaughter of Queen [[Margrethe II]] of Denmark.

Hillingsø has one sibling, Jens Georg, who is three years older. He works at the [[Rigshospitalet]] in Copenhagen and is a former chairman of [[Médecins sans Frontières]].


==Career==
==Career==
Primarily a film actress, Hillingsø made her debut in the farce ''[[Huller i suppen]]'' in 1988, playing a small role alongside the comic duo [[John and Aage]] ([[Povl Erik Carstensen]] and [[Morten Lorentzen]]).<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.danskefilm.dk/film/783.html|title=Huller i suppen|publisher=Danske Film|accessdate=August 29, 2010}}</ref> After appearing in ''[[En verden til forskel]]'' (1989), she began as a stage actress, appearing at the [[Århus Theatre]] from 1990-94.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://kvinder.bt.dk/index.php?id=794|title=Børnene knytter os tættere sammen |publisher=Kvinder.bt|language=Danish|accessdate=August 29, 2010}}</ref>
Primarily a film actress, Hillingsø made her debut in the farce ''[[Huller i suppen]]'' in 1988, playing a small role alongside the comic duo John and Aage ([[Povl Erik Carstensen]] and [[Morten Lorentzen]]).<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.danskefilm.dk/film/783.html|title=Huller i suppen|publisher=Danske Film|accessdate=August 29, 2010}}</ref> After appearing in ''En verden til forskel'' (1989), she began as a stage actress, appearing at the [[Århus Theatre]] from 1990 to 1994.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://kvinder.bt.dk/index.php?id=794|title=Børnene knytter os tættere sammen |publisher=Kvinder.bt|language=Danish|accessdate=August 29, 2010}}</ref>


In 1996, Hillingsø appeared in [[Peter Thorsboe]]'s drama, ''[[Krystalbarnet]]'' in which she starred with [[Mirosław Baka]], [[Grażyna Barszczewska]] and [[Helene Egelund]]. In 1999 she starred in [[Søren Kragh-Jacobsen]]'s ''[[Mifune's Last Song]]'' alongside [[Iben Hjejle]], [[Anders Hove (actor)|Anders Hove]], [[Sofie Gråbøl]] and [[Paprika Steen]]. In 2007 she appeared in ''[[Karlas kabale]]'', based on the 2003 book of the same title written by [[Renée Simonsen]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.reneesimonsen.de/2008.html|title=Interview, By Peter Borberg, Mit Nordyilland May 2008|publisher=www.reneesimonsen.de|accessdate=August 29, 2010}}</ref> Also in 2007 she starred in the Danish television police drama, ''[[Anna Pihl]]''.
In 1996, Hillingsø appeared in Peter Thorsboe's drama ''Krystalbarnet'', in which she starred with [[Mirosław Baka]], Grażyna Barszczewska, and [[Helene Egelund]]. In 1999, she starred in [[Søren Kragh-Jacobsen]]'s ''[[Mifune's Last Song]]'' alongside [[Iben Hjejle]], [[Anders Hove (actor)|Anders Hove]], [[Sofie Gråbøl]], and [[Paprika Steen]]. In 2007, she appeared in ''[[Karlas kabale]]'', based on the 2003 book of the same title written by [[Renée Simonsen]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.reneesimonsen.de/2008.html|title=Interview, By Peter Borberg, Mit Nordyilland May 2008|publisher=www.reneesimonsen.de|accessdate=August 29, 2010}}</ref> Also in 2007 she starred in the Danish television police drama ''[[Anna Pihl]]''.


In 2010 she starred in the film ''[[Eksperimentet]]'', directed by [[Louise Friedberg]]. The film deals with social experiments and the problem of [[cultural genocide]] in Greenland. The film premiered on 28 August 2010 in the [[Katuaq Culture Centre]] in [[Nuuk]], the capital of [[Greenland]].<ref>{{cite news |url=http://knr.gl/index.php?id=183&tx_ttnews%5Btt_news%5D=59424&tx_ttnews%5BbackPid%5D=143&cHash=a62b7258e0 |title=Verdenspremiere på 'Eksperimentet' |work=[[Kalaallit Nunaata Radioa]] |language=Danish |date=28 August 2010 |accessdate=29 August 2010}}</ref><ref name="premiere">{{cite news |url=http://sermitsiaq.ag/kultur/article127955.ece |title=Premiere på 'Eksperimentet' |work=[[Sermitsiaq (newspaper)|Sermitsiaq]] |date=27 August 2010 |language=Danish |accessdate=28 August 2010}}</ref>
In 2010 she starred in the film ''[[Eksperimentet]]'', directed by Louise Friedberg. The film deals with social experiments and the problem of [[cultural genocide]] in Greenland. The film premiered on 28 August 2010 in the [[Katuaq Culture Centre]] in [[Nuuk]], the capital of [[Greenland]].<ref>{{cite news |url=http://knr.gl/index.php?id=183&tx_ttnews%5Btt_news%5D=59424&tx_ttnews%5BbackPid%5D=143&cHash=a62b7258e0 |title=Verdenspremiere på 'Eksperimentet' |work=[[Kalaallit Nunaata Radioa]] |language=Danish |date=28 August 2010 |accessdate=29 August 2010}}</ref><ref name="premiere">{{cite news |url=http://sermitsiaq.ag/kultur/article127955.ece |title=Premiere på 'Eksperimentet' |work=[[Sermitsiaq (newspaper)|Sermitsiaq]] |date=27 August 2010 |language=Danish |accessdate=28 August 2010 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100829103259/http://sermitsiaq.ag/kultur/article127955.ece |archive-date=29 August 2010 |url-status=dead }}</ref>


Aside from her work as an actress, Hillingsø has done notable work as a voice actress in cartoons, film and TV, and in audio books.
Aside from her work as an actress, Hillingsø has done notable work as a voice actress in cartoons, film and TV, and in audio books.


==Personal life==
==Personal life==
Hillingsø married the director of [[Saxo Bank]], Christoffer Castenskiold, on 27 December 2000. They have two children together.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.billedbladet.dk/kendte/danmark/ellen-hillingsoe-karriere-boern-og-kongehuset|title = Ellen Hillingsø: Karriere, børn og kongehuset|date = 19 January 2010}}</ref>
Hillingsø is the daughter of the retired Danish general Kjeld Hillingsø and his wife Birgitta.<ref name="DK1"/> As the goddaughter of Queen [[Margrethe II of Denmark]],<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.bt.dk/nyheder/mary-og-margrethe-til-fest-sammen|title=Mary og Margrethe til fest sammen?|publisher=BT.dk|language=Danish|accessdate=August 29, 2010}}</ref> Hillingsø often attends royal functions and events. She is married to Christoffer Castenskiold.

She's also the niece of Lars Hillingsø, a famous designer.{{citation needed|date=January 2012}}


== Filmography ==
== Filmography ==
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=== TV ===
=== TV ===
Charlot og Charlotte 1996
* ''Charlot og Charlotte'' (1996)
* ''[[Hvor svært kan det være]]'' (2002)
* ''[[Hvor svært kan det være]]'' (2002)
* ''[[Absalons hemmelighed]]'' (2006)
* ''[[Absalons hemmelighed]]'' (2006)
* ''[[Anna Pihl]]'' (2007)
* ''[[Anna Pihl]]'' (2007)
* ''[[Album (tv-serie)|Album]]'' (2008)
* ''[[Album (TV series)|Album]]'' (2008)
* ''[[Livvagterne]]'' (2009)
* ''[[Livvagterne]]'' (2009)
* ''[[The Bridge (Danish/Swedish TV series)|The Bridge]]'' (2011–present)
* ''[[The Bridge (Danish/Swedish TV series)|The Bridge]]'' (2011–2018)
* ''[[Rita (TV series)| Rita]]'' (2012-present)
* ''[[Rita (TV series)| Rita]]'' (2012–2020)
* ''[[Hjørdis]]'' (2015)
* ''[[Hjørdis (TV series)|Hjørdis]]'' (2015)
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Latest revision as of 22:06, 21 January 2024

Ellen Hillingsø
Hillingsø in 2017
Born (1967-03-09) 9 March 1967 (age 57)
Copenhagen, Denmark
Occupation(s)Actress, voice actress and narrator
Years active1988–present
Spouse
Christoffer Castenskiold
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​
(m. 2000)​
Children2
Parent(s)Kjeld Hillingsø
Birgitta Juel
RelativesGregers Juel (grandfather)
Lars Hillingsø (uncle)

Ellen Gunilla Hillingsø (born 9 March 1967)[1] is a Danish actress who is known primarily for her work in films. She is also a voice actress, narrating audio books.

Early life

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Ellen Gunilla Hillingsø was born on 9 March 1967 in Copenhagen to Kjeld Georg Hilligsøe Hillingsø, then a lieutenant in the Danish Royal Life Guards, and Ellen Birgitta Hillingsø (née Juel), an antiques dealer. Hillingsø's maternal grandfather was Gregers Juel, a chamberlain and a Knight (1st Class) of the Order of the Dannebrog. Her paternal uncle was Lars Hillingsø, a fashion designer and founder of the Lars Paris brand. She is a goddaughter of Queen Margrethe II of Denmark.

Hillingsø has one sibling, Jens Georg, who is three years older. He works at the Rigshospitalet in Copenhagen and is a former chairman of Médecins sans Frontières.

Career

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Primarily a film actress, Hillingsø made her debut in the farce Huller i suppen in 1988, playing a small role alongside the comic duo John and Aage (Povl Erik Carstensen and Morten Lorentzen).[2] After appearing in En verden til forskel (1989), she began as a stage actress, appearing at the Århus Theatre from 1990 to 1994.[3]

In 1996, Hillingsø appeared in Peter Thorsboe's drama Krystalbarnet, in which she starred with Mirosław Baka, Grażyna Barszczewska, and Helene Egelund. In 1999, she starred in Søren Kragh-Jacobsen's Mifune's Last Song alongside Iben Hjejle, Anders Hove, Sofie Gråbøl, and Paprika Steen. In 2007, she appeared in Karlas kabale, based on the 2003 book of the same title written by Renée Simonsen.[4] Also in 2007 she starred in the Danish television police drama Anna Pihl.

In 2010 she starred in the film Eksperimentet, directed by Louise Friedberg. The film deals with social experiments and the problem of cultural genocide in Greenland. The film premiered on 28 August 2010 in the Katuaq Culture Centre in Nuuk, the capital of Greenland.[5][6]

Aside from her work as an actress, Hillingsø has done notable work as a voice actress in cartoons, film and TV, and in audio books.

Personal life

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Hillingsø married the director of Saxo Bank, Christoffer Castenskiold, on 27 December 2000. They have two children together.[7]

Filmography

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Film

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TV

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References

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  1. ^ "Ellen Hillingsø". Danske Film. Retrieved August 29, 2010.
  2. ^ "Huller i suppen". Danske Film. Retrieved August 29, 2010.
  3. ^ "Børnene knytter os tættere sammen" (in Danish). Kvinder.bt. Retrieved August 29, 2010.
  4. ^ "Interview, By Peter Borberg, Mit Nordyilland May 2008". www.reneesimonsen.de. Retrieved August 29, 2010.
  5. ^ "Verdenspremiere på 'Eksperimentet'". Kalaallit Nunaata Radioa (in Danish). 28 August 2010. Retrieved 29 August 2010.
  6. ^ "Premiere på 'Eksperimentet'". Sermitsiaq (in Danish). 27 August 2010. Archived from the original on 29 August 2010. Retrieved 28 August 2010.
  7. ^ "Ellen Hillingsø: Karriere, børn og kongehuset". 19 January 2010.
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