Connie Nielsen Age, Wiki and Bio

Connie Nielsen

Quick Info

ProfessionActress
NationalityDanish
Date of Birth03/07/1965
Age59 years
BirthplaceFrederikshavn, Denmark

Bio/Wiki

Full NameConnie Inge-Lise Nielsen
HometownElling, Denmark
Zodiac SignCancer
ReligionChristianity
Food HabitNon-vegetarian
Hobbies
  • Travelling
  • Dancing
  • Reading books

Physical Stats & More

Height5' 10" (178 cm)
Eye ColorBlue
Hair ColorLight Blonde

Relationships & More

Marital StatusUnmarried
PartnerLars Ulrich (musician) (2004–2012)

Family

FatherBent Nielsen (a bus driver)
MotherLaila Inge-lise Matzigkeit (1945–2014) (an insurance clerk)
Siblings
Brothers
  • Bent Nielsen
  • Ulrich Nielsen
SisterSøs Nielsen
Children
  • Sebastian Sartor (actor) (from her previous marriage)
  • Bryce Thadeus Ulrich-Nielsen (actor) (from Lars Ulrich)

Career

Debut
French FilmPar où t'es rentré ? On t'a pas vu sortir (1984) as Eva
English TVVoyage (1993) on USA Network as Ronnie Freeland
Awards
  • Empire Award for Best Actress for the film Gladiator (2000)
  • Bodil Award for Best Actress in a leading role for the film Brødre (2004)
  • Silver Shell for Best Actress for the film Brødre (2004)
  • Rungstedlund Prize (2023)
Acting Highlights
  • Made her acting debut in 1984 with the French film directed by Jerry Lewis.
  • Gained prominence with major roles in films like The Devil’s Advocate (1997) alongside Al Pacino.
  • Portrayed Lucilla in Gladiator (2000), sharing screen with Russell Crowe.
  • Featured in a number of popular films such as Mission to Mars, One Hour Photo, and many more.
  • Starred in Lars Von Trier’s controversial film Nymphomaniac (2014).
  • Recently known for her role as Queen Hippolyta in the DC Extended Universe, starting with Wonder Woman (2017).
  • Continues to expand her filmography with roles in Gladiator II and various television series.

Some Lesser Known Facts

Connie Nielsen grew up in Elling, Denmark, in a family that encouraged her artistic talents.
She moved to Paris at the age of 18 to pursue a career in acting and modeling.
She studied drama in Rome and learned from the prestigious Piccolo Teatro di Milano.
Connie is fluent in multiple languages, showcasing her diverse background.
Her early career involved local theatre performances alongside her mother.
She is an advocate for various social causes and founded the Human Needs Project.
Connie is an animal lover and enjoys sharing moments with her pet dogs on social media.