Connie Nielsen

Actress

Danish Elling, Frederikshavn, Denmark Cancer 5' 10" (178 cm)

Quick Info

ProfessionActress
NationalityDanish
Date of Birth03/07/1965
Age61 years
BirthplaceElling, Frederikshavn, Denmark
Zodiac SignCancer

Latest News about Connie Nielsen

01/09/2026

Connie Nielsen announced she will make her theatre debut at Nørrebro Teater in Copenhagen, a first for her stage career. She will star in a new staging of Farlige forbindelser, an adaptation of Pierre Choderlos de Laclos's 1782 novel. The production premieres on 27/02/2027.

04/08/2026

A false online report in early August 2026 claimed that Connie Nielsen had died, spreading widely on social media. Her representatives officially denied the hoax on 04/08/2026, confirming that she is alive and well.

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Bio/Wiki

Full NameConnie Inge-Lise Nielsen
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
  • Bent Nielsen
  • Ulrich Nielsen
  • Søs 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)
  • Nomination, 3rd Las Vegas Film Critics Society Sierra Awards, Best Supporting Actress for Gladiator
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.
  • Reprised her role as Lucilla in Gladiator II (2024), 24 years after the original film.
  • Continues to expand her filmography with roles in various television series.
  • Joined the cast of the MGM+ series Robin Hood as Eleanor of Aquitaine.
  • Scheduled to make her stage debut at Nørrebro Teater in Copenhagen in a new staging of Farlige forbindelser, premiering 27/02/2027.

Social Media

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Facebookhttps://www.facebook.com/ConnieNielsenOfficial/
Twitterhttps://twitter.com/ConnieNielsen

Some Lesser Known Facts

1. Connie Nielsen grew up in Elling, Denmark, in a family that encouraged her artistic talents.
2. She moved to Paris at the age of 18 to pursue a career in acting and modeling.
3. She studied drama in Rome and learned from the prestigious Piccolo Teatro di Milano.
4. Connie is fluent in multiple languages, showcasing her diverse background.
5. Her early career involved local theatre performances alongside her mother.
6. She is an advocate for various social causes and founded the Human Needs Project.
7. Connie is an animal lover and enjoys sharing moments with her pet dogs on social media.
8. Connie is fluent in eight languages, including Danish, German, and Italian.
9. In August 2026, an online death hoax circulated; her representatives confirmed on 04/08/2026 that she is alive.

Also born on 3 July

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