Connie Nielsen (born 3 July 1965) is an actress from Denmark, known for her work on screen and occasionally on stage. She was born in Frederikshavn on the peninsula of Jutland.

Career overview

Nielsen's professional work began in the mid-1980s and she has built a reputation largely through appearances in feature movies. Over time she moved from national projects to international productions.

International breakthrough

Her first performances in English-language films date from the late 1990s, after which she continued to take roles in both European and Hollywood films. Among the titles often cited in summaries of her career are The Devil's Advocate and Mission to Mars.

Notable roles

These parts raised her profile in large-scale studio productions while she has continued to work in a range of film projects since her debut.