Ulla Henningsen (born 7 March 1951,Kalundborg) is a Danish actress and singer. She gained popularity in the late 1970s when she appeared in the popular television seriesMatador. As a stage performer, Henningsen has appeared in classical and modern roles in Copenhagen theatres includingBetty Nansen Teatret and theRoyal Danish Theatre. As a singer, she performed the leading role in the Danish television seriesKald mig Liva [da].[1][2][3]
Born on 7 March 1951 inKalundborg, Ulla Henningsen was the daughter of the lawyer Carl Henning Henningson and his wife Anna Lise née Christensen, a bookseller. When 15, she was inspired by a performance of the operaTannhäuser while on a trip to Germany with her sisters.[3] She later studied drama at the student school of theAarhus Theatre from 1970 to 1972.[1]
On completing drama school, Henningsen remained with Aarhus Theatre until 1977, gaining attention for her roles in the plays ofBertolt Brecht including Grusha inThe Caucasian Chalk Circle and Jenny inRise and Fall of the City of Mahagonny.[1] She also performed in several musicals includingCabaret in 1976.[2]
From 1977, Henningsen took many leading roles in the theatres of Copenhagen. At the Betty Nansen Theatre she performed inMolière'sTartuffe andJean Anouilh'sDen dobbelte kærlighed.[1] She performed the role of Iben Skjold Hansen in the highly successful television seriesMatador (1978–82) and went on to take a singing role in the miniseriesKalk mig Liva in 1992.[1][2]
In 2023 inMusikhuset, Aarhus, Henningsen played the title role in the musicalMargrethe.[4]
In 2001 and 2011, Henningsen receivedReumert Awards respectively for best supporting actress and best actress.[4][5]
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