Personal details
Born:
- Birthday: 1990-11-28
- Born Place: Frederiksberg, Danmark
Also Known As:
Rosalinde Spanning, ロザリンド・ミンスター
Rosalinde Mynster
Rosalinde Mynster (born September 28, 1990, in Frederiksberg, Denmark) is a Danish actress and emerging filmmaker, renowned for her compelling performances in both film and television. She is the daughter of esteemed actors Karen-Lise Mynster and Søren Spanning, and her brother, Jasper Spanning, is a cinematographer. Growing up in a theatrical environment, Mynster developed an early passion for the arts. She graduated from Sankt Annæ Gymnasium in 2009, a school known for its emphasis on singing and acting, and later studied literature at the University of Southern Denmark . Mynster's acting career began at the age of 16 with her role in the 2008 Danish drama Worlds Apart (To Verdener), directed by Niels Arden Oplev. The film, based on a true story about a Jehovah's Witness teenager who falls in love with a non-believer, was Denmark's submission for the 2009 Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film . She further showcased her talent in the 2010 comedy The Truth About Men (Sandheden om mænd) and had a supporting role in the 2012 historical drama A Royal Affair (En kongelig affære) . Her breakout role came in 2013 when she joined the cast of the popular Danish TV series Badehotellet (Seaside Hotel), portraying Fie Kjær, a chambermaid who later becomes a hotel owner and manager. She appeared in 33 episodes over five seasons before departing the series . In 2021, Mynster starred in Persona Non Grata (Hvor kragerne vender), a Danish drama directed by Lisa Jespersen. Her performance as Laura earned critical acclaim, and the film won the 2022 Bodil Award for Best Danish Film. Expanding her creative horizons, Mynster made her directorial debut with the 2024 film Our Father Wears a Sun, where she also served as the writer and executive producer . In 2025, she is set to star in A Copenhagen Love Story (Sult), a romantic drama that marks her return to the screen . Beyond her acting career, Mynster is an advocate for social causes, including refugee rights and environmental sustainability. She has been involved in organizing art events to raise awareness about asylum restrictions and has expressed concerns over the treatment of refugees . With her versatile talent and commitment to meaningful storytelling, Rosalinde Mynster continues to be a prominent figure in the Danish entertainment industry.
