About
About
Julie R. Ølgaard graduated at The Lee Strasberg Theatre Institute in 2002. Since then, she has become an established part of the Danish scene, having acted in several roles for both TV series, such as the acclaimed DR production, Forbrydelsen (‘The Killing’), and in movies such as Efter Brylluppet (‘After the Wedding’) and Dig og Mig (‘Crying for Love’).
Internationally, Ølgaard has acted in several productions, such as Fortune Defires Death, Run Faster and the movie adaptation of the Jo Nesbø novel Headhunters. Additionally, Julie R. Ølgaard also appeared in the TV drama series, In an Instant.
Besides her vast acting career, Ølgaard has experience in both writing, directing and producing. This is on display in her short film, Trigger, starring acclaimed actors such as Ellen Hillingsø and Stine Fischer Christensen.
Julie R. Ølgaard has also experienced much success with the YouTube series NIPS, which she created with her former Dig og Mig co-stars, Laura Christensen og Neel Rønholt.
In the autumn of 2020, Julie R. Ølgaard will be going on tour performing the critically acclaimed play Mødre (‘Mothers’).
Julie R. Ølgaard graduated at The Lee Strasberg Theatre Institute in 2002. Since then, she has become an established part of the Danish scene, having acted in several roles for both TV series, such as the acclaimed DR production, Forbrydelsen (‘The Killing’), and in movies such as Efter Brylluppet (‘After the Wedding’) and Dig og Mig (‘Crying for Love’).
Internationally, Ølgaard has acted in several productions, such as Fortune Defires Death, Run Faster and the movie adaptation of the Jo Nesbø novel Headhunters. Additionally, Julie R. Ølgaard also appeared in the TV drama series, In an Instant.
Besides her vast acting career, Ølgaard has experience in both writing, directing and producing. This is on display in her short film, Trigger, starring acclaimed actors such as Ellen Hillingsø and Stine Fischer Christensen.
Julie R. Ølgaard has also experienced much success with the YouTube series NIPS, which she created with her former Dig og Mig co-stars, Laura Christensen og Neel Rønholt.
In the autumn of 2020, Julie R. Ølgaard will be going on tour performing the critically acclaimed play Mødre (‘Mothers’).
Info
Info
Playing Age 30-40
Height 164 cm (5' 5")
Weight 55 kg
Hair Blond
Eyes Blue/ Grey
Singing voice Alto
Nationality Danish
Languages Danish, English, American
French, Spanish (knowledge)
Special skills Dubbing, Host, Boxing, Motorcycling
Education 2000 - 2002 The Lee Strasberg Theatre Institute, LA (USA)
Playing age 30-40
Height 164 cm (5' 5")
Weight 55 kg
Hair Blond
Eyes Blue/ Grey
Singing voice Alto
Nationality Danish
Languages Danish, English, American
French, Spanish (knowledge)
Special skills Dubbing, Host, Boxing, Motorcycling
Education 2000 - 2002 The Lee Strasberg Theatre Institute, LA (USA)
Links
Images
Credit: Søren Rønholt
Showreel (Short)
Showreel (short)
Awards & Nominations
Awards & Nominations
2009
Zulu Awards (Win)
Category: Best Actress
Film: Crying for Love
The Danish Academy Awards - Robert (Nomination)
Category: Best Leading Actress
Film: Crying for Love
2008
The Academy Awards - Oscar (Nomination)
Category: Best Live Action Short Film
Film: At Night
2007
The Danish Critic Association Award - Bodil (Nomination)
Category: Best Leading Actress
Film: Life Hits
The Danish Critic Association Award - Bodil (Nomination)
Category: Best Leading Actress
Film: Life Hits
CV (Selected)
CV (Selected)
2021
2021
Fogedretten (Web)
Role: Supporting
Director: Jens Dahl
Company: Profile Pictures
Fogedretten (Web)
Role: Supporting
Director: Jens Dahl
Company: Nordisk Film
2020
2020
Mødre (Theater)
Role: Lead
Director: Christine Exner
Company: Folketeatret /Louise Schouw Teater
Mødre (Theater)
Role: Lead
Director: Christine Exner
Company: Folketeatret/ Louise Schouw Teater
2018
2018
Fortune Defies Death (Film)
Role: Lead
Director: Jennifer Hulum
Company: Surrand Idea (USA)
NIPSkanalen (Season 1-3, TV)
Role: Lead
Director: Troelz Schmidt
Company: Plot Productions
Stormester (Season 1, TV)
Role: Various
Company: TV2
Fortune Defies Death (Film)
Role: Lead
Director: Jennifer Hulum
Company: Surrand Idea (USA)
NIPSkanalen (Season 1-3, TV)
Role: Lead
Director: Troelz Schmidt
Company: Plot Productions
Stormester (Season 1, TV)
Role: Various
Company: TV2
2017
2017
Trigger (Short film)
Role: Lead
Director: Julie R. Ølgaard
Company: Julie R. Ølgaard
Run Faster (Short film)
Role: Lead
Director: Cato Manuel Lizaraso Ekrene
Company: Linsaa Film & Foto (NO)
Trigger (Short film)
Role: Lead
Director: Julie R. Ølgaard
Company: Julie R. Ølgaard
Run Faster (Short film)
Role: Lead
Director: Cato Manuel Lizaraso Ekrene
Company: Linsaa Film & Foto (NO)
2016
2016
In an Instant (Season 2, TV)
Role: Supporting
Director: Andy Awes
Company: Committee (USA)
Godnat Albert (Theater)
Role: Lead
Director: Maria Vinterberg
Company: Teatret ved Sorte Hest
In an Instant (Season 2, TV)
Role: Supporting
Director: Andy Awes
Company: Committee (USA)
Godnat Albert (Theater)
Role: Lead
Director: Maria Vinterberg
Company: Teatret ved Sorte Hest
2015
2015
HOARS (TV)
Role: Supporting
Director: Patrick Day
Company: Viking Beach House (USA)
HOARS (TV)
Role: Supporting
Director: Patrick Day
Company: Viking Beach House (USA)
2013
2013
Ugeekspressen (TV)
Role: Various
Director: Clement Kjærsgaard
Company: DR2
Hjælp (Theater)
Role: Lead
Director: Maria Vinterberg
Company: Teatret Ved Sorte Hest
Ugeekspressen (TV)
Role: Various
Director: Clement Kjærsgaard
Company: DR2
Hjælp (Theater)
Role: Lead
Director: Maria Vinterberg
Company: Teatret Ved Sorte Hest
2012
2012
Viscious (Theater)
Role: Lead
Director: Maria Vinterberg
Company: Bellevue Teatret
Viscious (Theater)
Role: Lead
Director: Maria Vinterberg
Company: Bellevue Teatret
2011
2011
Headhunters (Film)
Role: Supporting
Director: Morten Tyldum
Company: Yellow Bird (SE)
Der Døde Du (Theater)
Role: Lead
Director: Bente Kongsbøl
Company: Caféteatret
Headhunters (Film)
Role: Supporting
Director: Morten Tyldum
Company: Yellow Bird (SE)
Der Døde Du (Theater)
Role: Lead
Director: Bente Kongsbøl
Company: Caféteatret
2010
2010
Isa's Stepz (Season 3, TV)
Role: Supporting
Director: Tilde Harkamp
Company: Danish National TV
Middag for 1 (Theater)
Role: Supporting
Director: Per Scheel-Krüger
Company: Teater Grob
Amokløb (Theater)
Role: Lead
Director: Maria Vinterberg
Company: Herning Teater
Isa's Stepz (Season 3, TV)
Role: Supporting
Director: Tilde Harkamp
Company: Danish National TV
Middag for 1 (Theater)
Role: Supporting
Director: Per Scheel-Krüger
Company: Teater Grob
Amokløb (Theater)
Role: Lead
Director: Maria Vinterberg
Company: Herning Teater
2009
2009
The Christmas Party (Film)
Role: Supporting
Director: Rasmus Heide
Company: Fridthjof Film
Zulu Djævleræs (Host)
Company: TV2
The Christmas Party (Film)
Role: Supporting
Director: Rasmus Heide
Company: Fridthjof Film
Zulu Djævleræs (Host)
Company: TV2
2008
2008
Crying for Love (Film)
Role: Lead
Director: Christian E. Christiansen
Company: Zentropa Productions
At Night (Short Film)
Role: Lead
Director: Christian E. Christiansen
Company: Zentropa Productions
Core (Theater)
Role: Supporting
Director: Daniel Rylander
Company: Østre Gasværk Teater
Planet Voice (Host)
Company: The Voice
Crying for Love (Film)
Role: Lead
Director: Christian E. Christiansen
Company: Zentropa Productions
At Night (Short Film)
Role: Lead
Director: Christian E. Christiansen
Company: Zentropa Productions
Core (Theater)
Role: Supporting
Director: Daniel Rylander
Company: Østre Gasværk Teater
Planet Voice (Host)
Company: The Voice
2007
2007
The Killing (Season 1, TV)
Role: Supporting
Director: Birger Larsen
Company: Danish National TV
Room 205 (Film)
Role: Supporting
Director: Martin Barnewitz
Company: Nordisk Film
EMTI (Theater)
Role: Lead
Director: Bente Kongsbøl
Company: NIPS
The Killing (Season 2, TV)
Role: Supporting
Director: Fabian Wullenweber
Company: Danish National TV
Visit Denmark (Commercial)
Role: Lead
Director: Anders Baudry
Company: You Tube
2006
2006
Life Hits (Film)
Role: Lead
Director: Christian E. Christiansen
Company: Zentropa Productions
After the Wedding (Film)
Role: Supporting
Director: Susanne Bier
Company: Zentropa Productions
Pistoleros (Film)
Role: Supporting
Director: Shaky Gonzales
Company: Cut1 Movie
Nynne (TV)
Role: Supporting
Director: Martin Strange
Company: Angel Films
Extremities (Theater)
Role: Lead
Director: Bente Kongsbøl
Company: NIPS
Life Hits (Film)
Role: Lead
Director: Christian E. Christiansen
Company: Zentropa Productions
After the Wedding (Film)
Role: Supporting
Director: Susanne Bier
Company: Zentropa Productions
Pistoleros (Film)
Role: Supporting
Director: Shaky Gonzales
Company: Cut1 Movie
Nynne (TV)
Role: Supporting
Director: Martin Strange
Company: Angel Films
Extremities (Theater)
Role: Lead
Director: Bente Kongsbøl
Company: NIPS
2005
2005
Himmerland (Film)
Role: Lead
Director: James Barclay
Company: Radiator Film
Manslaughter (Film)
Role: Supporting
Director: Per Fly
Company: Zentropa Productions
Himmerland (Film)
Role: Lead
Director: James Barclay
Company: Radiator Film
Manslaughter (Film)
Role: Supporting
Director: Per Fly
Company: Zentropa Productions
2003
2003
Midsommer (Film)
Role: Supporting
Director: Carsten Myllerup
Company: Cosmo Film
Defense (Season 1, TV)
Role: Supporting
Director: Henrik Ruben Genz
Company: Nordisk Film
Boogie (Host)
Company: Danish National TV
Midsommer (Film)
Role: Supporting
Director: Carsten Myllerup
Company: Cosmo Film
Defense (Season 1, TV)
Role: Supporting
Director: Henrik Ruben Genz
Company: Nordisk Film
Boogie (Host)
Company: Danish National TV
All talents
Aske BangActor
Martin HøgstedActor
Christopher LæssøActor
Jens Sætter-LassenActor
Ditte ArnthActress
Jesper TøffnerCinematographer