Eline Heger

Ellen Marie Heger née Schmidt (13 December 1774 in Copenhagen – 6 June 1842 in Tårbæk), known as Eline Heger, was a Danish stage actress. During her career from 1793 to 1832, she performed no fewer than eighty unique roles.

Heger often performed as a romantic heroine. She is best known for her roles in Adam Oehlenschläger's plays, as she was highly influential in his theatrical career and is believed to have been the model for the Nordic heroine in his tragedies.