Ellen Hillingsø Biography: Spouse, Children, Age, Parents, Siblings, Net Worth, Movies & TV Shows

Ellen Hillingsø is a respected Danish actress and voice artist, best known for her roles in films and TV dramas.

She has built a strong career in Danish cinema, with standout performances that mix depth and charm, and she also lends her voice to audiobooks and cartoons.

Profile

• Full Name: Ellen Gunilla Hillingsø
• Stage Name: Ellen Hillingsø
• Born: March 9, 1967
• Age: 58 years old
• Birthplace: Copenhagen, Denmark
• Nationality: Danish
• Occupation: Actress and Voice Artist
• Height: Unknown
• Parents: Kjeld Georg Hillingsø and Ellen Birgitta Hillingsø
• Siblings: Jens Georg Hillingsø
• Spouse: Christoffer Castenskiold
• Children: Two
• Relationship: Married
• Net Worth: $5 million USD

Early Life and Education

Ellen Hillingsø is a respected Danish actress and voice artist. She was born on March 9, 1967, in Copenhagen, Denmark.

Her father, Kjeld Georg Hillingsø, served as a lieutenant in the Danish Royal Life Guards, while her mother, Ellen Birgitta Hillingsø, ran an antiques business.

Growing up in a family with ties to the arts and military, she had Queen Margrethe II as her godmother. She studied at the Aarhus Theatre Acting School, wrapping up her training in 1990 to step into professional roles. Her ethnicity is Danish, and she follows Christianity.

Career

Ellen Hillingsø kicked off her acting with a small part in the 1988 comedy Huller i suppen. She gained solid ground in theatre at Aarhus Theatre from 1990 to 1994.

Her film breakthrough hit in 1999 with Mifune’s Last Song, where she shared the screen with Iben Hjejle and Paprika Steen.

Other key works include the 2007 TV series Anna Pihl as a lead cop, and the 2010 drama The Experiment, tackling tough themes on cultural issues in Greenland. She has voiced characters in cartoons and narrated many audiobooks, adding layers to her film and stage credits like Krystalbarnet (1996) and Karla’s World (2007).

Award and Nomination

• Robert Award for Best Actress in a Supporting Role

Social Media

• Facebook Handle: @ellen.hillingsoe

Personal Life

Ellen Hillingsø, 58, is a respected Danish actress and voice artist. She wed Saxo Bank director Christoffer Castenskiold on December 27, 2000, and they share two children while keeping family matters private.

She stays connected to her brother Jens, a doctor and ex-chair of Médecins Sans Frontières. Ellen values quiet time in Copenhagen, drawing from her royal godmother ties and family roots for balance.

Filmography

• The Experiment (2010) – Actor
• Karla’s World (2007) – Karla
• Anna Pihl (2007) – Anna Pihl
• Mifune’s Last Song (1999) – Claire
• Krystalbarnet (1996) – Actor
• Huller i suppen (1988) – Actor

Net Worth

Ellen Hillingsø, is a respected Danish actress and voice artist. Her net worth sits at $5 million USD, pulled from film roles, TV gigs, theatre, and voice work in Denmark’s media world.