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My Take
Renate Reinsve is the rare actor whose stardom feels earned the slow way. Years of Norwegian stage work at Trøndelag Teater and Det Norske Teatret gave her an instrument most film stars never develop, and when Joachim Trier handed her The Worst Person in the World, she made indecision itself cinematic — a character flailing through her thirties who somehow never loses our sympathy. Her Cannes Best Actress win felt less like a discovery than a correction. I love that she keeps choosing thorny, interior roles like Sentimental Value rather than cashing in. To my eye she is the most exciting European actress of her generation.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Renate Reinsve
- Name (Japanese)
- レナーテ・レインスヴェ
- Reading
- れなーて・れいんすゔぇ
- Born
- November 24, 1987 (age 38)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Sagittarius / Rabbit
- Origin
- Nedre Eiker Municipality, Buskerud, Norway
- Occupation
- actor
2. Background
Awards & achievements
- 2014 The Hedda Award for Best Supporting Actress
- 2021 Cannes Film Festival Award for Best Actress
- 2022 Amanda Award for Best Actress
4. Personality
Motto
Private
5. Works & records
| Category | Title | Role | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Notable work | The Worst Person in the World | — | |
| Notable work | Sentimental Value | — |
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was Renate Reinsve born?
Born November 24, 1987 (age 38).
Where is Renate Reinsve from?
Renate Reinsve is from Nedre Eiker Municipality, Buskerud, Norway.
What does Renate Reinsve do?
Renate Reinsve works as actor.
What is Renate Reinsve known for?
Notable works include The Worst Person in the World, Sentimental Value.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-11
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.