Susanne Bier - Actor Profile

Susanne Bier

Directing
Updated: May 19, 2026
2Total Films
8.0 Highest Rated
Born: Apr 15, 1960
Birth Place: Copenhagen, Denmark

About Susanne Bier

Susanne Bier (Danish: [suˈsænə ˈpiɐ̯ˀ]; born 15 April 1960) is a Danish filmmaker. Bier is the first female director to collectively receive an Academy Award (Foreign Film), a Golden Globe Award, a European Film Award (for In a Better World) and a Primetime Emmy Award (for directing The Night Manager). Bier debuted her feature film with Freud's Leaving Home (1991). She directed a string of films, including Open Hearts (2002), Brothers (2004), After the Wedding(2006), and In a Better World (2010), the later of which earned the Academy Award for Best International Feature Film. She directed the English-language films Things We Lost in the Fire (2007), Love Is All You Need (2012), Serena (2014), and Bird Box(2018). She directed the BBC One / AMC miniseries The Night Manager (2016) on television, earning the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Directing for a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie. She also directed the HBO psychological miniseries The Undoing (2020), the Showtime historical anthology series The First Lady (2022), and the Netflix mystery series, The Perfect Couple (2024). Description above from the Wikipedia article Susanne Bier, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.

Susanne Bier Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of Susanne Bier reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 2 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.

Dominant Genre

A large portion of Susanne Bier's work falls within the Drama genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.

Success Ratio

Approximately 50% of Susanne Bier's films maintain ratings above 6.5, indicating a consistent level of audience approval.

One of the most highly rated entries in their career remains Letter to Jonas, which stands out as a key performance.

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Best Susanne Bier Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Susanne Bier's career based on audience ratings.

Full Filmography

Every movie Susanne Bier has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
2020 The Idiots Who Started The Party Sig selv Average Similar →
1992 Letter to Jonas - Super Hit Similar →

Susanne Bier - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Susanne Bier?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Susanne Bier is "Letter to Jonas" with a rating of 8.0/10.

How many movies has Susanne Bier acted in?

Susanne Bier has been featured in at least 2 major films throughout their career.

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