Clement Kjersgaard Biography: Parents, Net Worth,ÆRA, Son, Awards, TV Shows, Ethnicity

Clement Kjersgaard is a talented Danish television host, journalist, editor, writer, lecturer, and public speaker recognised for his persistent interviewing style and in-depth coverage of politics and current affairs.

Through his long tenure at DR hosting flagship programmes like Debatten and various talk shows, along with founding magazines such as RÆSON and ÆRA, he has established himself as one of Denmark’s most prominent figures in broadcast journalism and intellectual discourse.

Quick Facts

• Full Name: Clement Behrendt Kjersgaard
• Stage Name: Clement Kjersgaard
• Born: September 20, 1975
• Age: 50 years old
• Birthplace: Gentofte, Denmark
• Nationality: Danish
• Occupation: Television Host, Journalist, Editor, Writer, Lecturer
• Height: Unknown
• Parents: Erik Kjersgaard, Anita Elisabeth Behrendt
• Siblings: Unknown
• Spouse: None (previously in relationship with Angela Brink)
• Children: One son (Conrad)
• Religion: Christian
• Relationship: Unknown
• Net Worth: $500,000

Early Life and Education

Clement Kjersgaard is a talented television host, journalist, editor, writer, and lecturer. He was born on September 20, 1975, in Gentofte, Denmark.

Raised by his parents — historian Erik Kjersgaard and teacher Anita Elisabeth Behrendt — he showed early interest in media, founding a local radio station in Aarhus at age 11.

At 16, he attended United World College in Hong Kong, graduating in 1994. He then studied Philosophy, Politics, and Economics (PPE) at the University of Oxford (BA, 1994–1997) and later Political Science at the University of Copenhagen (BA, 1998–2002). His ethnicity is Danish.

Career

Clement Kjersgaard joined the Danish Broadcasting Corporation (DR) in 2004, where he has hosted numerous programmes.

He debuted with the award-winning religious phone-in show Tal med Gud and later anchored Deadline, Clement Direkte, Clement i Amerika, Autograf, Ugen med Clement, Vi ses hos Clement, and relaunched Debatten in 2010, hosting it for 14 years.

He has interviewed global figures including Madeleine Albright, John McCain, and Joseph Stiglitz. Outside DR, he founded the magazine RÆSON in 2002 and ÆRA in 2021, and he organises events like Vidensfestival and Oplev Kulturen.

Known for his insistent style, he has received awards such as the Publicist Prize (2011), multiple TV Awards, and Berlingske’s Journalist Prize (2013). He also hosts radio programmes like Stafetten and Akkurat.

Social Media

• Instagram Handle: @clement_kjersgaard

Personal Life

Clement Kjersgaard is a talented television host, journalist, editor, writer, and lecturer.

He has a son, Conrad, from his previous relationship with journalist and author Angela Brink. Details about his current relationship status remain private.

He maintains an active presence through social media, events, and public speaking while focusing on journalism and cultural initiatives.

Discography/ Filmography

• Tal med Gud (2004)
• Clement Direkte (2005–2006)
• Debatten (host since 2010)
• Vi ses hos Clement (2014–2018)
• Various specials including Clement Søndag, Clement Kalder Jorden, Verdenssituationen med Clement
• Writer/Director credits: UgeEkspressen (2013), Jutland Dreams (2006), Tal med Gud (2004)

Net Worth

Clement Kjersgaard is a talented television host, journalist, editor, writer, and lecturer. His net worth is $500,000. Income primarily comes from broadcasting roles at DR, magazine publishing, lecturing, event moderation, and related media activities.