Susse Wold Biography: Age, Movies, Children, Net Worth, Awards, Ethnicity, Husband

Susse Wold is a Danish actress and singer who came from the heart of Copenhagen’s theatre scene and later reached international acclaim with her performance in the film The Hunt (2012).

Her early career on stage at major Danish theatres and her work interpreting the tales of Hans Christian Andersen contributed to her recognition beyond Denmark. Over time she has navigated film, television and live performance, blending dramatic and lyrical skills in a distinctive fashion.

Profile

• Full name: Lise “Susse” Wold
• Date of birth: 17 November 1938
• Age: 87 years old
• Gender: Female
• Place of birth: Frederiksberg, Denmark
• Nationality: Danish
• Profession: Actress, Singer
• Parents: Mother – Marguerite Viby; Father – Knud Wold
• Siblings: N/A
• Spouse: Bent Mejding (married 1983)
• Children: Christian Mørk
• Relationship status: Married
• Religion: Christian
• Ethnicity: Danish
• Net worth: US $2 million

Early Life and Education

Susse Wold, now aged 87, was born on 17 November 1938 in Frederiksberg, Denmark. She is the daughter of Danish actress Marguerite Viby and Knud Wold. Her upbringing in Denmark placed her amid theatrical influences from an early age.

She completed her studies in acting at a private theatre school in Copenhagen, graduating in 1960. She then embarked on a professional career, joining major Danish theatre companies and building a reputation as a versatile performer.

Personal Life

Wold’s personal life has included long‐term relationships in the Danish performing arts community. She was in a long relationship with actor Erik Mørk, with whom she has a son, Christian Mørk. In 1983 she married actor and theatre‐director Bent Mejding, and the marriage remained in place through his lifetime.

Her family ties to the stage and screen extend through her mother Marguerite Viby, bringing a generational continuity of Danish performing arts.

Career

After her graduation in 1960, Susse Wold joined theatres such as Det Ny Teater and later became part of the ensemble of the Royal Danish Theatre (Det Kongelige Teater). Her stage roles spanned musicals, comedies and classical drama. In the 1960s and 1970s she appeared in films such as Tre piger i Paris (1963) and Halløj i himmelsengen (1964).

She also appeared in the television series Matador. In 2012 she took a supporting role in the film The Hunt, which drew international attention. Beyond acting, she performed readings of Hans Christian Andersen’s works and toured internationally presenting his stories, adding a lyrical dimension to her career.

Awards and Nominations

• Tagea Brandt Rejselegat – 1969
• Hans Christian Andersen Award (for her work with Andersen’s stories) – 2001
• Bodil Award for Best Supporting Actress – 2014
• Robert Award for Best Supporting Actress – 2014
• Knight 1st Class, Order of the Dannebrog – 1996

Net Worth

Susse Wold’s net worth is estimated at approximately US $2 million. This estimate reflects decades of work in stage acting, film and television, voice and reading performances, as well as her status as a respected figure in Danish performing arts.

Social Media

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Filmography

• Tre piger i Paris (1963)
• Halløj i himmelsengen (1964)
• Det stod i avisen (1962)
• Hooray for the Blue Hussars (1970)
• Valhalla (1986)
• The Hunt (2012)
• Another Round (2020)