He is educated from the Royal Danish Acting School, and has also been studying at The Lee Strasberg Theatre Institute in New York. He has been a steady member of the Danish Royal Theatre. He is working as a lead actor in both film and television. He is both a writer and a host. Has been writing 7 books, and has among other events hosted the "Knæk Cancer" show on TV2. He is also giving lectures and talks. Right now the lecture is called: Hello Cancer - Welcome. Esben is married and has two kids.
