Birgitte Victoria Svendsen

Birgitte Victoria Svendsen is a graduate of the Norwegian National Academy of Theatre. She has worked at Rogaland Theatre, the National Theatre, the Norwegian Touring Theatre, Teatret Vårt, and, since 1990, Oslo Nye Teater. Selected roles/productions: Byens spor, Lieutenant Governor Danforth (The Crucible), Fräulein Schneider (Cabaret), title role inWhen Hilde Turned 50, Linda (Death of a Salesman), Julie (Romeo and Juliet), Mother Åse (Peer Gynt, Gålå 2014–16), Older Kristin (Kristin Lavransdatter, Sel 2016–17). Film and TV:A Good Second,Upperdog,Lønsj, Nina inThe Seagull,The Conqueror,Small-Town Life, and others. Directing credits:Marjorie Prime,The Untouchables, andAbsenceat Oslo Nye, andKristin Lavransdatter atSel (2018–19). Awards: The Hedda Award for Mary Tyrone inLong Day’s Journey Into Night, the Aud Schønemann Award.