Renate Reinsve Biography: Movies, Ethnicity, Religion, Net Worth, Awards, Height, Husband, Age

Renate Reinsve is a celebrated Norwegian actress known for her emotionally fearless and nuanced performances in independent cinema and international projects.

She gained widespread acclaim for her breakthrough lead role as Julie in Joachim Trier‘s The Worst Person in the World (2021), which earned her the Cannes Film Festival Award for Best Actress and global recognition.

Quick Facts

• Full name: Renate Reinsve
• Date of birth: November 24, 1987
• Age: 38 years old
• Place of birth: Solbergelva, Buskerud, Norway
• Nationality: Norwegian
• Ethnicity: Norwegian
• Occupation: Actress
• Height: 5′ 10″ (1.78 m)
• Religion: Unknown
• Parents: Mr. and Mrs. Reinsve
• Siblings: Three
• Spouse: Julian Nazario Vargas
• Children: One son
• Relationship status: Single
• Net worth: $4 million USD

Early Life and Education

Renate Reinsve was born on November 24, 1987, in Solbergelva, a small village near Drammen, Norway.

She was brought up by her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Reinsve, in a rural family environment with limited artistic exposure, where her grandfather owned a hardware store that employed much of the family.

She grew up with three sisters, including one half-sister and two stepsisters, with her parents divorcing when she was a child.

At age 16 she was expelled from school, and at 17 she left Norway for Scotland, staying in a hostel in Edinburgh and getting involved with the Edinburgh Fringe.

She later returned to Oslo, studied at the Oslo National Academy of the Arts (Kunsthøgskolen i Oslo), and began her theatre career at Trøndelag Teater in Trondheim.

Personal Life

Renate Reinsve, 38 years old and 5′ 10″ tall, is currently single following her relationship with animator Julian Nazario Vargas, with whom she shares a son.

She has one child, a six-year-old son, and prioritizes family time, often describing spending time with her son as her greatest joy while balancing a demanding international acting career.

Career

Renate Reinsve began her professional path after drama school with small roles in Norwegian films and extensive theatre work.

She made her feature film debut in Joachim Trier‘s Oslo, August 31st (2011) and appeared in projects like Welcome to Norway (2016).

Her international breakthrough came with the lead role in The Worst Person in the World (2021), earning critical praise and major awards.

She has since starred in A Different Man (2024), Armand (2024), Presumed Innocent (Apple TV+ series, 2024), Sentimental Value (2025, reuniting with Trier), and upcoming films like Backrooms (2026) and Butterfly.

She also serves as executive producer on some projects and continues to balance Norwegian theatre roots with Hollywood opportunities.

Net Worth

Renate Reinsve‘s net worth is estimated at $4 million USD.

Her income primarily comes from acting roles in acclaimed films, television series, theatre productions, and related creative projects.

Social Media

• Instagram: @renatereinsve

Filmography

• Oslo, August 31st (2011) as Renate
• The Orheim Company (2012) as Lene
• Women in Oversized Men’s Shirts (2015) as Ane
• Villmark Asylum (2015) as Synne
• Welcome to Norway (2016) as Line
• Phoenix (2018) as Kristin
• The Worst Person in the World (2021) as Julie
• Handling the Undead (2024) as Anna
• A Different Man (2024)
• Armand (2024) as Elisabeth
• Presumed Innocent (2024, Apple TV+ series)
• Another End (2024) as Zoe-Ava
• Sentimental Value (2025) as Nora (also executive producer)
• Backrooms (2026)
• Butterfly (2026) as Lily