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Vanessa Borgli, actor
Actor

Vanessa Borgli: Movies & Box Office

films
5
on screen
1999–2023
box office
$2.33M
average score
73
Born
October 4, 1972
Birthplace
Oslo, Norway
Citizenship
Norwegian
Occupations
Actress
Years active
1996-present
Spouses
Ketil Skorstad
Children
1
Career at a glance

Vanessa Borgli's Career in Numbers

Vanessa Borgli's films in numbers — as an actor, not counting appearances as themselves: when they were made, the genres Vanessa Borgli works in most and the milestones along the way. The filmography runs from Sophie’s World (1999) to Dark Windows (2023), and the 2020s were the busiest decade.

Vanessa Borgli Movies by Decade

  1. 1990s 1
  2. 2000s 1
  3. 2010s 1
  4. 2020s 2

The 2020s were Vanessa Borgli's busiest decade, with 2 films.

Vanessa Borgli Movies by Genre

  • Drama 2
  • Thriller 1
  • Family 1
  • Sci-Fi 1

Drama is the genre Vanessa Borgli has worked in most, with 2 films, ahead of thriller (1).

Vanessa Borgli Career Milestones

First film
Sophie’s World 1999
Biggest box office hit
Thelma $1.46M worldwide
Best-rated film
Thelma Movie Echo Score 78
Newest film
Dark Windows 2023
5 credits

Vanessa Borgli Filmography: Every Movie

Every film Vanessa Borgli is credited on, newest first, with the role, the box office and the Movie Echo Score. Rated films average a score of 73. Re-order the list to see the best-rated films or the biggest hits first.

Biography

Who Is Vanessa Borgli?

Vanessa Borgli was born in Oslo, Norway on October 4, 1972. Credited on films since 1999, as an actor. The background, training and the roles that shaped the career.

Vanessa Borgli (born 4 October 1972 in Oslo, Norway) is a prominent Norwegian actress best known for her long‑running role as Sue‑Astrid Wallace in the popular soap opera Hotel Cæsar. Raised in Oslo within a family deeply connected to the Norwegian film and theatre world—her father worked as a movie producer and her aunt, Pia Borgli, is also a recognized actress—she was exposed to the performing arts from an early age. After completing her secondary education, Borgli pursued formal theatre training in London, where she refined her craft and absorbed a range of classical and contemporary techniques that would later inform her versatile screen performances. She made her television debut in 1996 with a supporting role in the series Offshore, marking the beginning of a career that has spanned more than two decades and includes a mixture of popular, mainstream productions and serious stage work. Beyond the small screen, Borgli has demonstrated a commitment to challenging theatrical projects, most recently appearing in the church play Jeg så aldri flere sommerfugler her, a poignant dramatization of the experiences of Jewish children in the Theresienstadt concentration camp, showcasing her ability to handle emotionally demanding material. In her personal life, she married Ketil Skorstad in 2004, and the couple welcomed their first child in 2005, balancing family responsibilities with a demanding acting schedule. Throughout her career, Borgli has been praised for her natural on‑screen charisma, her nuanced portrayals of complex characters, and her willingness to explore socially relevant themes. As of the present, she continues to be an active figure in Norwegian television and theatre, contributing to the cultural landscape with both her talent and her dedication to meaningful storytelling.

FAQ

Vanessa Borgli: Questions & Answers

How many movies Vanessa Borgli has made, the biggest hit, the best-rated film, the award record and more, answered from the filmography above.

How many movies has Vanessa Borgli been in?

Vanessa Borgli is credited on 5 films, from 1999 to 2023. The filmography on this page lists every one of them, newest first, with the role and the Movie Echo Score.

What is Vanessa Borgli's highest-grossing movie?

Thelma (2017) is Vanessa Borgli's biggest box office hit, with $1.46M worldwide, ahead of Dragon Girl (2020) ($641K). Across every film with box office figures, Vanessa Borgli's movies have made $2.33M.

Vanessa Borgli's biggest hits

What is the best Vanessa Borgli movie?

By the Movie Echo Score, which blends critic reviews, audience ratings and lasting impact, Vanessa Borgli's best-rated film is Thelma (2017) with a score of 78, followed by Dark Windows (2023) (68).

Best Vanessa Borgli movies, ranked

When was Vanessa Borgli born?

Vanessa Borgli was born on October 4, 1972 in Oslo, Norway.

What is Vanessa Borgli's newest movie?

The most recent film on Vanessa Borgli's filmography is Dark Windows (2023), in the role of Heather.

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