Birgitte Hjort Sørensen Biography

Fast Facts

• Studied at the Danish National School of Theatre and Contemporary Dance in Copenhagen
• Grew up just outside of Copenhagen with her parents (both doctors) and two elder sisters
• Getting into drama school made her realize that acting and singing could become her career
• Quote: "Don't worry about not fitting in․ The things that make people think you're weird are what makes you you, and therefore your greatest strength․"
• Quote: "I love meeting friends for brunch․ You know you are truly on a day off if you have time to do brunch․"
• Quote: "[Feared coming to Hollywood because it seemed like a phony place] "But when I got there it dawned on me that they're not trying to pull your leg, they genuinely believe everything is possible․""
• Played the role of Roxie Hart in "Chicago" at the Det Ny Theater in Denmark and again at the Cambridge Theater in London
• Watched a lot of American and British television as a child to learn the language and accents
• Admires actress Meryl Streep because she is a "fantastic actress" who has "been able to maintain a personal life․"
• Favorite pastimes are spending time with good friends, having dinner, drinking wine, and dancing