Ann Eleonora Jørgensen (born 16 October 1965) is a Danish film, television, and stage actress. She is best known for her television work in ''

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'' (1997–1999) and '' The Killing'' (2007), and for her film roles in ''

Italian for Beginners ''Italian for Beginners'' ( da, Italiensk for begyndere) is a 2000 Danish romantic comedy film written and directed by Lone Scherfig, and starring Anders W. Berthelsen, Lars Kaalund and Peter Gantzler, together with Ann Eleonora Jørgensen, An ...

'' (2000), for which she won a

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as Best Supporting Actress, and '' In Your Hands'' (2004), which netted her an audience award at the Bordeaux International Festival of Women in Cinema. Jørgensen has also starred in numerous theatrical performances in some of Denmark's leading theatres, including Mungo Park, Avenue T, and Grønnegårds Teatret. When she is not filming, Jørgensen is an active member of the touring company Det Danske Teater. The actress most recently appeared in the

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Christmas horror series ''

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''.

Selected filmography

Film

Television

References

External links

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