Iben Hjejle Biography: Movies, Husband, Net Worth, Age, Height, Awards, YouTube

Iben Hjejle is a Danish actress who gained international attention when she appeared opposite John Cusack in the film High Fidelity (2000).

She has pursued a long-standing career in Danish and international cinema and television, becoming known for both dramatic roles and comedic performances.

Profile

• Full name: Iben Hjejle
• Date of birth: 22 March 1971
• Age: 54 years old
• Gender: Female
• Place of birth: Copenhagen, Denmark
• Nationality: Danish
• Profession: Actress
• Height: 5 ft 7¼ in (1.71 m)
• Weight: 53 kg (116.8 lbs)
• Parents: N/A
• Siblings: N/A
• Spouse: Emil de Waal (m. 1996; div. 1999)
• Children: William de Waal (born 3 November 1998)
• Relationship status: In a relationship with Casper Christensen
• Religion: Christian
• Ethnicity: Danish
• Net worth: US $1.5 million

Early Life and Education

Iben Hjejle, now 54 years old, was born on 22 March 1971 in Copenhagen, Denmark. She was born in Copenhagen and grew up in Søborg, a district in the Capital Region. Her parents divorced when she was ten; she subsequently lived with her mother and, later, with a stepfather, stepsister, and half-sister.

For her education, she attended Det Frie Gymnasium in her youth. She graduated from the Statens Teaterskole (Royal Danish Theatre School) in 1996.

Personal Life

In 1996, Iben Hjejle married Emil de Waal; the marriage ended in divorce in 1999. The couple had one child, a son named William de Waal, born on 3 November 1998. After the divorce, Hjejle entered into a long-term relationship with Danish comedian Casper Christensen beginning around 2002, though the couple did not officially marry.

Career

Iben Hjejle first rose to prominence in Danish film and television. Her early work includes the 1996 film Portland where she played Eva. In 1999 she appeared in Mifune’s Last Song (also known as Mifunes sidste sang), receiving critical recognition including an Honourable Mention at the 49th Berlin International Film Festival.

Her appearance in the British-American film High Fidelity (2000) as Laura introduced her to a wider international audience. Subsequent work has included both film and television: in Denmark she starred in the sitcom Langt fra Las Vegas and the TV crime series Dicte.

She has also worked in English-language productions such as Defiance (2008). Throughout her career she has navigated both domestic Danish productions and international opportunities.

Awards and Nominations

• Honourable Mention at the 49th Berlin International Film Festival for Mifune’s Last Song (1999)
• Reumert Award for Lead Actor of the Year for her stage performance in Lægen (The Doctor) in 2024

Net Worth

Iben Hjejle’s net worth is estimated at around US $1.5 million. This estimate is based on her decades-long acting career in both Danish and international film and television, her credit in notable films such as High Fidelity, and ongoing performance roles in television and stage.

Social Media

• Instagram: @ibenkenobi

Filmography

• Portland (1996)
• Mifune’s Last Song (1999)
• High Fidelity (2000)
• Flickering Lights (2000)
• The Emperor’s New Clothes (2001)
• Old Men in New Cars (2002)
• Skagerrak (2003)
• Dreaming of Julia (2003)
• Monster Thursday (2004)
• The Boss of It All / Direktøren for det Hele (2006)
• Anna Pihl (TV series) (2006–2008)
• Defiance (2008)
• Chéri (2009)
• The Eclipse (2009)
• Stockholm East (2011)
• Dicte (TV series) (2013–2016)
• Zootopia (Danish version, voice role) (2016)