About Mette Lisby
Mette Lisby (born 5 April 1968) is a Danish writer, actress, stand-up comedian, and television host. She was one of the few women who were part of the birth of the Danish stand-up comedy scene in the early nineties, making her debut at Din's in 1992. She became a popular TV host through shows such as Walk the Plank (Linen Ud) and the Danish version of Have I Got News for You, and won awards including Ekstra Bladet's best TV personality of 1998. In 1999 she landed her first serious film role in Klinkevals, for which she was nominated for a Robert award. In 2005 she moved to London with her husband Jesper Baehrenz, starting the production company VIVE Productions, and she later relocated to Los Angeles. She has performed stand-up at venues such as The Comedy Store and the Edinburgh Fringe Festival.
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Frequently asked questions
When did Mette Lisby start doing stand-up?
Mette Lisby made her stand-up debut at Din's in 1992, as one of the few women involved when the Danish stand-up scene was born in the early nineties.
What TV shows did Mette Lisby host?
She became a popular host through Walk the Plank (Linen Ud) and the Danish version of Have I Got News for You.
What was Mette Lisby's first serious film role?
Her first serious film role came in 1999 in Klinkevals, which brought her a nomination for a Robert award.
Which award did Mette Lisby win from Ekstra Bladet?
Ekstra Bladet named Lisby the best TV personality of 1998, one of several awards from her television years.
What is VIVE Productions?
VIVE Productions is the production company Mette Lisby started after moving to London in 2005, before she later relocated to Los Angeles.
Where has Mette Lisby performed stand-up abroad?
Outside Denmark she has done stand-up at venues such as The Comedy Store and the Edinburgh Fringe Festival.
