Esben Smed Biography: Age, Height, Spouse, Net Worth, Parents, Movies & TV Shows, Awards

Esben Smed Jensen also known as Esben Smed is a talented Danish actor known for his strong roles in films and TV shows. With work in drama and comedy, he has become a key name in Danish entertainment, often bringing depth to complex characters.

Profile

• Full Name: Esben Smed Jensen
• Stage Name: Esben Smed
• Born: July 13, 1984
• Age: 41 years old
• Birthplace: Odder, Denmark
• Nationality: Danish
• Occupation: Actor
• Height: 6 ft (182 cm)
• Parents: Mr. and Mrs. Jensen
• Siblings: Unknown
• Spouse: Line Daugbjerg Christensen
• Children: None
• Relationship: Married
• Net Worth: $2 million USD

Early Life and Education

Esben Smed is a talented Danish actor. He was on July 13, 1984, in Odder, Denmark.

Raised by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Jensen, in a quiet family setting, he showed early interest in acting through local theatre at age 15.

He trained at the Danish National School of Performing Arts, finishing his studies to build a solid base in the field. His ethnicity is Danish, and he follows Christianity.

Career

Esben Smed started his acting path in 2003 with a role in the comedy Kick’n Rush as Mikkel. He gained real notice for playing John “Faxe” Jensen in the 2015 film Sommeren ’92, a story about Denmark’s football win.

His TV breakout came as Nicky Rasmussen in the crime series Follow the Money from 2016 to 2019.

Other key films include A Fortunate Man (2018) as Peter Andreas Sidenius, Daniel (2019) as the lead hostage, and The Kindness of Strangers (2019). Recent work features The Kiss (2022) and the miniseries Families Like Ours (2024). His range covers stage, screen, and global projects, making him a steady force in Danish media.

Award and Nomination

• Robert Award for Best Actor in a Leading Role (Daniel, 2020)
• Berlin International Film Festival Shooting Stars Award (2017)
• Robert Award for Best Supporting Actor (Follow the Money, 2017)
• Bodil Award Nomination for Best Supporting Actor (Sommeren ’92, 2016)
• Reumert Talent Award (2014)

Social Media

• Twitter Handle: @EsbenSmed

Personal Life

Esben Smed, 41, is a talented Danish actor. He is married to film producer Line Daugbjerg Christensen, and the couple keeps their life private away from public eyes.

With no children, they focus on shared work in the industry and simple downtime in Denmark. Standing at 6 ft, Esben enjoys a balanced routine that supports his career demands.

Filmography

• Daniel (2019) – Daniel Rye
• A Fortunate Man (2018) – Peter Andreas Sidenius
• The Kindness of Strangers (2019) – Richard
• Sommeren ’92 (2015) – John “Faxe” Jensen
• Follow the Money (2016–2019) – Nicky Rasmussen
• Kick’n Rush (2003) – Mikkel

Net Worth

Esben Smed, is a talented Danish actor. His net worth sits at about $2 million USD, mainly from film roles, TV series, and theatre work in Denmark’s entertainment scene.