Maibritt Saerens Biography: Husband, Age, Height, Net Worth, Parents, TV Shows, Kids

Maibritt Saerens is a Danish actress known for her versatile performances in television dramas, films, and theatre productions over more than two decades.

Her breakthrough came with the role of Søs in the acclaimed series Better Times (Krøniken), and she has since appeared in popular projects including Happy, Happy, The Killing (Forbrydelsen), Livvagterne, and The Sommerdahl Murders, earning recognition for her natural screen presence and range in both comedic and dramatic roles.

Maibritt Saerens
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Name:	Maibritt Saerens
Born:	25 May 1970 (age 56 years old)
Place of Birth:	Silkeborg, Denmark
Nationality:	Danish
Ethnicity:	Danish
Height:	1.68 m
Religion:	Christianity
Parents:	Mr. and Mrs. Saerens
Spouse:	Bent Jacobsen
Relationship:	Married
Children:	Annabelle Jacobsen, Alberto Jacobsen
Occupation:	Actress
Net Worth:	$1-2 million

Early Life and Education

Maibritt Saerens was born on May 25, 1970, in Silkeborg, Denmark, to Mr. and Mrs. Saerens. Details about siblings remain limited publicly.

She trained at the Skuespillerskolen ved Aarhus Teater (acting school at Aarhus Theatre), graduating in 1999. As a teenager, she excelled in sports and became the Danish champion in orienteering. She speaks Norwegian fluently due to family connections in Norway. She is of Danish origin, and her religion is Christianity.

Career

Maibritt Saerens launched her professional acting career after graduating from acting school in Aarhus in 1999. She quickly gained attention with stage work and television roles, achieving her major breakthrough as Søs in the historical drama series Better Times (Krøniken).

This success led to steady opportunities in both Danish and international productions, including recurring parts in crime dramas like The Killing (Forbrydelsen) as Nethe Stjernfeldt and action-oriented series such as Livvagterne. Her film work expanded her profile with notable appearances in comedies and dramas like Take the Trash (2008) and Frederikke (2008).

Over the following years, Saerens continued to build a diverse portfolio, starring in the Norwegian dark comedy Happy, Happy (2010), which received international acclaim, and taking on roles in series like The Sommerdahl Murders, Darkness: Those Who Kill, Robin (2017), and The Heavy Water War.

She has also worked as a producer and acting instructor alongside performing. Her grounded, relatable style has made her a familiar face in Scandinavian television, with a career marked by consistent work across genres and a commitment to quality storytelling.

Social Media

• Instagram: @maibrittsaerens

Personal Life

Maibritt Saerens, 56 years old and 1.68 m tall, has been in a relationship with Bent Jacobsen since 2005 and later married him. The couple shares fraternal twins, Annabelle and Alberto, born in 2010.

She maintains a relatively private family life while occasionally sharing moments related to her children and personal interests, including charitable activities such as fundraising efforts with her son.

Net Worth

Maibritt Saerens has an estimated net worth in the range of $1-2 million. Her earnings stem primarily from her long-running acting career in Danish and Scandinavian television series, films, theatre, and related work in producing and teaching.

Filmography

• Take the Trash (2008)
• Frederikke (2008)
• Happy, Happy (2010)
• Hovedløst begær (2011)
• Robin (2017)
• The Sommerdahl Murders (various episodes)
• Darkness: Those Who Kill (2019)
• Livvagterne (2009)
• 2900 Happiness (series)

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