Liv Hansen
Danish actress and illustrator
Liv Hansen - Danish Actress Working Across Borders
Based in Copenhagen, Liv Hansen works internationally across film, television, and voiceover. Trained at The Lee Strasberg Theatre & Film Institute in Los Angeles, she performs in both English and Danish.
International Screen Work
Her work both as an actress and illustrator centers on mood, nostalgic detail, and character-driven storytelling.. She has appeared in a range of international productions, including City of Tiny Lights, A Universe Apart, and other narrative-led features and short films that have been screened at festivals across Europe.
Her roles often center on complex emotional terrain — characters navigating tension, moral ambiguity, or quiet reckoning. She is frequently cast in grounded, nuanced parts that explore vulnerability and psychological depth, whether in crime dramas, character-led thrillers, or layered television storytelling.
👉 See more on IMDb or read about her journey as a Danish actress living abroad.
Dual Accent & International Eligibility
Although Danish-born, Liv speaks fluent American English with a native West Coast accent — developed during a year in high school in the U.S. and refined through years of international work. Her accent has been used in film, television, and commercial voiceover campaigns in Canada, the UK, and beyond.
👉 Read more about her American accent and voice work.
She is eligible to work across the EU and UK and is fully self-tape ready, with broadcast-quality voiceover facilities.
A Distinct Visual Style
Alongside her screen work, Liv is also a professional illustrator. Her drawings often depict Danish life and landscapes from the 1920s to the 1970s, marked by stillness, atmosphere, and vintage-inspired detail. Working primarily in colored pencil and gouache, her work is shaped by memory, observation, and a Scandinavian visual language rooted in place and cultural texture.
👉 See more in Copenhagen Through the Eyes of a Danish Illustrator or visit her art portfolio.
Danish Actors Association & Skuespillerhåndbogen
Liv Hansen is a member of the Danish Actors Association (Dansk Skuespillerforbund) and is listed in Skuespillerhåndbogen.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Liv Hansen?
Liv Hansen is a Danish actress known for character-driven roles in both European and North American productions. She works internationally across film, television, and voiceover, with a focus on understated, emotionally grounded storytelling.
What accent does she speak with?
Although Danish by birth, Liv speaks fluent English with a native American (West Coast) accent. It developed naturally through immersion and international work, and has become one of her casting strengths.
Liv is based in Copenhagen, Denmark, and works internationally. She is eligible to work in the EU and UK, and is fully set up for remote self-taping and voiceover work.
She is often cast in thoughtful, emotionally complex roles, particularly in dramas, thrillers, or period pieces where nuance and restraint are key. Her characters often navigate tension, quiet conflict, or personal turning points.
Representation & Contact
Liv is represented by The Voice Squad (UK) for voiceover and is available for screen, theatre, and voice work across Europe, the UK, and North America.
👉 For casting, collaboration, or bookings, please get in touch or visit her IMDb profile.