Gitte Witt Julsrud, professionally known as Gitte Witt, is a talented Norwegian actress whose captivating performances have established her across Norwegian and international film and television.
She has appeared in acclaimed productions including The Impossible, The Sleepwalker, Cadaver, and Netflix’s The Woman in Cabin 10, adding international recognition to her growing acting career.
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| Real Name: | Gitte Witt Julsrud |
| Stage Name: | Gitte Witt |
| Born: | June 20, 1983 (age 43 years old) |
| Place of Birth: | Oslo, Norway |
| Nationality: | Norwegian |
| Ethnicity: | Norwegian |
| Height: | 169 cm (5 ft 6½ in) |
| Religion: | Christianity |
| Parents: | Karin Julsrud, Bror Hagemann |
| Siblings: | Annika Witt |
| Relationship: | Filip Loebbert |
| Children: | Louis Loebbert, Wilhelm Loebbert |
| Occupation: | Actress |
| Net Worth: | $2 million |
Early life and education
Gitte Witt was born on June 20, 1983, in Oslo, Norway, to Karin Julsrud and Bror Hagemann. She grew up in Oslo alongside Annika Witt. Her mother, Karin Julsrud, is a Norwegian film producer and director.
Witt studied at Hartvig Nissens School before continuing her professional acting education at the Lee Strasberg Theatre and Film Institute in New York.
Career
Gitte Witt began her professional acting career in the early 2000s, initially working in Norwegian television, theatre, and film.
Her early credits included Fox Grønland, while her later work expanded into productions such as Pornopung, Varg Veum – Kalde hjerter, and Å begrave en hund. She attracted wider attention after starring in The Sleepwalker, which premiered at the Sundance Film Festival.
Her international credits include The Impossible, Cadaver, and The Spy. In 2025, she reached a broader global audience as part of the cast of Netflix’s The Woman in Cabin 10, starring alongside Keira Knightley, Guy Pearce, Hannah Waddingham, and David Ajala.
Social media
- Instagram: @gittewitt
Personal life
At 43 years old, Gitte Witt is in a long-term relationship with Filip Loebbert, a Swedish photographer. The couple met in 2013 and later became engaged in 2018.
They are parents to three children including Louis Loebbert, and Wilhelm Loebbert. Their family life also includes a shared interest in food and lifestyle projects, including their food platform and cookbook work. Her height is 169 cm (5 ft 6½ in).
Net worth
Gitte Witt‘s net worth is $2 million USD. She accumulated her wealth through acting in Norwegian and international films and television productions, theatre work, commercial entertainment projects, and food and lifestyle ventures developed alongside Filip Loebbert.
Filmography
- The Woman in Cabin 10
- Cadaver
- The Impossible
- The Sleepwalker
- The Spy