Rie Rasmussen, born February 14, 1978, in Copenhagen, Denmark, is a Danish actress, model, photographer, and filmmaker. She grew up in a creative environment, fostering her interest in the arts from a young age. Specific details about her early life and family background remain relatively private.
Rasmussen began her career as a model, achieving international recognition and working with prominent fashion houses and photographers. Her modeling work provided a platform for her subsequent ventures into acting and filmmaking.
Rie Rasmussen transitioned into acting, making her debut in Brian De Palma’s 2002 film, Femme Fatale, where she played the role of Veronica, an uncredited role. Her performance, though brief, gained attention. She is known for her intense and often unconventional roles.
Beyond acting, Rasmussen has also ventured into filmmaking. She wrote, directed, and starred in the short film Thin Ice (2003), which was screened at the Cannes Film Festival. This demonstrated her multifaceted talent and ambition to explore storytelling from behind the camera.
While Rasmussen’s career has been marked by independent and sometimes controversial projects, she has garnered recognition for her dedication to her craft. Her short film being selected for Cannes is a testament to her filmmaking talent. She continues to pursue projects that reflect her artistic vision.