Borgen (TV) Cast
The cast of Borgen. Updated on October 2, 2025.
25 actors
Sidse Babett Knudsen
as Birgitte Nyborg (30 episodes)

Sidse Babett Knudsen plays Birgitte Nyborg, the first female Prime Minister of Denmark who faces various political and personal challenges.

Pilou Asbæk
as Kasper Juul (30 episodes)

Pilou Asbæk portrays Kasper Juul, a charismatic and ambitious spin doctor with a complex personal life.

Birgitte Hjort Sørensen
as Katrine Fønsmark (30 episodes)

Birgitte Hjort Sørensen plays Katrine Fønsmark, a dedicated and passionate journalist striving for truth.

Mikael Birkkjær
as Philip Christensen (30 episodes)

Mikael Birkkjær appears as Philip Christensen, Birgitte Nyborg's supportive husband who navigates the strains on their marriage.

Lars Knutzon
as Bent Sejrø (30 episodes)

Lars Knutzon is Bent Sejrø, a seasoned and trusted political advisor.

Søren Malling
as Torben Friis (30 episodes)

Søren Malling plays Torben Friis, a seasoned news editor facing ethical dilemmas.

Benedikte Hansen
as Hanne Holm (30 episodes)

Benedikte Hansen is Hanne Holm, an experienced journalist with a persistent nature.

Lars Mikkelsen
as Søren Ravn (30 episodes)

Lars Mikkelsen plays Søren Ravn, a politically engaged university professor.

Emil Poulsen
as Magnus Christensen (30 episodes)

Emil Poulsen features as Magnus Christensen, the son of Birgitte Nyborg, navigating his family’s political life.

Freja Riemann
as Laura Christensen (30 episodes)

Freja Riemann plays Laura Christensen, Birgitte Nyborg’s daughter dealing with the effects of her mother’s career.

Thomas Levin
as Ulrik Mørch (30 episodes)

Thomas Levin is Ulrik Mørch, a television presenter working closely with journalist Katrine Fønsmark.

Lisbeth Wulff
as Pia Munk (30 episodes)

Lisbeth Wulff plays Pia Munk, a journalist working in the media landscape.

Søren Spanning
as Lars Hesselboe (30 episodes)
Ole Thestrup
as Svend Åge Saltum (30 episodes)
Julie Agnete Vang
as Nete Buch (10 episodes)
Iben Dorner
as Sanne (20 episodes)
Morten Thunbo
as Kaspers far (20 episodes)
Dar Salim
as Amir Dwian (10 episodes)
Mikkel Boe Følsgaard
as Asger Holm Kirkegaard 0
Angunnguaq Larsen
as Jens Enok Berthelsen 0
Peter Mygind
as Michael Laugesen (30 episodes)
Johannes Lilleøre
as Carsten Bjerre (1 episode)
Signe Egholm Olsen
as Anne Sophie Lindenkrone (10 episodes)
Mille Dinesen
as Cecilie Toft (6 episodes)
Alastair Mackenzie
as Jeremy Welsh (8 episodes)
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