Paprika Steen | |
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 Steen in July 2009 | |
| Born | Kirstine Steen 3 November 1964 Frederiksberg, Denmark |
| Occupation(s) | Actress, director |
| Years active | 1988–present |
| Spouse | Mikael Rieks |
Kirstine "Paprika" Steen (born 3 November 1964) is a Danish actress and director best known for her performances in Dogme 95 films Festen, The Idiots, Mifune, and Open Hearts. Steen was the first Danish actress since Karin Nellemose to win both Best Actress (for Okay) and Best Supporting Actress (Open Hearts) in the same year at the Robert Festival, the Danish equivalent of the Oscars.[1]