Asta Esper Hagen Andersen was born on July 19, 1919 in Østerbølle, Ålestrup, Denmark. She was an actress, known for Lærkevej (2009), Rejseholdet (2000) and Le festin de Babette (1987). She was married to Paul Hagen. She died on June 24, 2012 in Frederiksberg, Denmark.