Barbara Rothenborg was born in Copenhagen, Denmark on August 29, 1979 and started her
film and television career as an actress at the age of 6. She had the
title role in "Nana", which obtained cult status and won a bronze prize
in New York in 1988 for best children's television series and received
many Danish awards as well.
Over the next years Barbara starred in 9 films, produced several
documentary programs and created her own show "Barbara's Galaxy". She
started directing at age 19 and was commissioned to direct short films
for Danish television.
After living in Bali for some months, Barbara moved to Los Angeles at
age 21. She started a career as a 1st AD. She used her many AD contacts
with actors and crew to start directing more short films and since 2006
Barbara has been making a living from writing, directing and producing.
Barbara's passion for film and television began at an early age since
growing up on sets. Her desire to tell stories and create a universe
that people can escape to, has lead her from her original path of
acting to her love of writing and directing.