Katja Kean
Questions & answers
Common questions about Katja Kean's Danish background, her short filmography, her Zentropa films and her life after performing.
Who is Katja Kean?
Katja Kean is the screen name of Sussi la Cour, a Danish performer, businesswoman and media figure.
When and where was she born?
She was born on 7 February 1968 in Frederiksberg, Denmark.
When did she start in adult films?
Her first credits date from 1997, when she was 29.
How many films did she make?
The Internet Adult Film Database lists 61 credits, including compilations.
How tall is she?
She is five foot nine, or 175 centimetres.
What is Constance?
It is a 1998 explicit feature produced by Zentropa, the company co-founded by Lars von Trier.
What is Pink Prison?
It is a 1999 explicit feature made under the Puzzy Power label, a Zentropa initiative aimed at women.
Did she win any awards?
She was nominated for four AVN Awards between 2000 and 2001, but did not win.
Why did she stop performing?
She left adult film by her own choice around 2000, at the end of a four-year run.
What did she do afterwards?
She studied at Roskilde University, ran an underwear company, wrote columns and appeared in Danish television.
Was she in mainstream films?
She appeared in the Danish sitcom Langt fra Las Vegas and recorded music with Dario Campeotto and Filur.
Is Katja K the same person?
Yes. She shortened her stage name to Katja K in 2002.