Biography
Connie Nielsen is a Danish actress known for her powerful performances in international cinema. Born on July 3, 1965, in Frederikshavn, Denmark, she began her career performing in local theater before moving to Paris and later to Italy, where she appeared in Italian films. Her breakthrough role came as Lucilla in Ridley Scott’s Gladiator (2000), which brought her worldwide fame. Fluent in several languages, Nielsen has worked in diverse film industries, balancing Hollywood blockbusters with European art films. Over the decades, she has built a reputation for elegance, intelligence, and emotional depth across both film and television roles.

Career Life
Connie Nielsen’s career spans multiple continents and genres. She started acting in French and Italian productions before debuting in Hollywood with The Devil’s Advocate (1997) alongside Keanu Reeves and Al Pacino. Her standout role as Lucilla in Gladiator earned her international recognition. She later appeared in acclaimed films such as One Hour Photo, The Ice Harvest, Brothers, and Wonder Woman, portraying Queen Hippolyta. Nielsen has also excelled on television in series like Boss and I Am the Night. Her ability to embody complex, strong female characters has made her one of the most respected European actresses in Hollywood.

Personal Life
Connie Nielsen was born and raised in Denmark, where her mother worked as an insurance clerk and her father as a bus driver. Fluent in Danish, English, French, German, Italian, and Swedish, she values education and cultural diversity. Nielsen was in a long-term relationship with musician Lars Ulrich, with whom she has a son. She is also the mother of another son from a previous relationship. Outside of acting, she is passionate about humanitarian work and co-founded Human Needs Project, which supports sustainable community development in Kenya. Nielsen divides her time between Europe and the United States, maintaining a balanced private life.