Mathilde Arcel is a Danish actress. Most known for her performance in the drama film Woman Unknown (2026), for which she won the Volpi Cup for Best Actress at the 83rd Venice International Film Festival.
Early life Arcel was born on 25 July 1996, in Copenhagen. She is the youngest daughter of the Danish actress Nastja Arcel and Danish theatre director Mikael Fock.
Career Arcel's career started at just 13 years old, playing the lead in the Danish TV series Mille (2009). She finished her education at the Danish National School of Performing Arts (DASPA) in Aarhus in 2020.
In 2025, Arcel appeared in a supporting role in Second Victims, earning Bodil Award and Robert Award nominations. Her performance in Woman Unknown (2026) as Marie, a young nanny and housemaid harbouring a secret shortly after Nazi occupation of Denmark, was her breakout role. She received critical acclaim at the 83rd Venice International Film Festival, where she won the Volpi Cup for Best Actress.
Personal life Her uncle is the Danish filmmaker Nikolaj Arcel.
She is currently in a relationship with Ask Berntsen.
Filmography Feature films YearEnglish TitleOriginal TitleRole2024MørkelandEmma2025Second VictimsDet andet offerEmilieSpecial Unit: The First MurderRejseholdet - det første mordCamilla Holdt2026Woman UnknownKvinde, ukendtMarie
Television YearTitleRoleEpisodes2009MilleMille10 episodes2022The ShiftLaura1 episode2023DansegarderobenAnneAgentLine8 episodes2025OxenLouise1 episode2026UniformenLiv3 episodes
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