Ghita Nørby

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Ghita Nørby (born January 11, 1935 in Copenhagen) is an immensely popular Danish actress with 117 film credits to her name from 1956-2005, making her one of the most active Danish actresses ever. She was born in Copenhagen, Denmark to opera singer Einar Nørby (1896-1983). She studied two years at the Danish Royal Theatre (Det Kongelige Teater), and was actress there 1956-1959.

She has been married a number of times. First in 1956 to architect Mogens Garth-Grüner, and then to actor Henrik Wiehe. She met her next husband Italian pop singer/actor Dario Campeotto on the set of a film they were shooting in 1962. They were married in 1963, and had a son, actor Giacomo Campeotto in 1964. They were divorced in 1969. She married actor Jørgen Reenberg in April 1970. She is currently married to pianist/composer, Svend Skipper.

She has received a number of awards and recognitions.

[edit] Selected filmography

Charles' tante (Charles' Aunt, International English title): 1959. Role of Laura Hornemann
Baronessen fra benzintanken (The Baroness from the Gas Station): 1960. Role of Anne Tofte/von Rosensten
Matador (Monopoly): 1978, TV series. Role of Ingeborg Skjern
Dansen med Regitze (Memories of a Marriage, Waltzing Regitze): 1989
Den goda viljan (The Best Intentions), 1992
Hamsun, 1996
Edderkoppen (The Spider): 2000, TV series
Rejseholdet (Unit 1, International English title): 2000, TV series
Hjælp, jeg er en fisk (Help! I'm a Fish!): 2000. Voice of Aunt Anna, the Eel
Fire høytider (Four Festivals): 2000, TV min-series
Grev Axel (Count Axel): 2001, Role of Baronesse Gjerløv
En kort, en lang (Shake It All About, International English title): 2001
Kokken (The Cook): 2002
Arsenik og gamle kniplinger (Arsenic and Old Lace): 2002, TV. Role of Abby Brewster.
Arven (The Inheritance, European English title): 2003
Ørnen, En krimi-odyssé (The Eagle, A Crime Odyssey): 2004, TV series