Connie Nielsen

Connie Nielsen is a Danish actress known for film and television roles in both European and American productions.

Connie Nielsen is a Danish actress known for film and television roles in both European and American productions. She is especially recognised for performances in The Devil's Advocate, Gladiator, the Wonder Woman films, and the television series Boss.

Early life and background

Connie Nielsen was born in Frederikshavn, Denmark, and began performing in local revue and variety scenes with her mother. Her birth name is Connie Inge-Lise Nielsen, and she is Danish by nationality.

Career

Nielsen's international breakthrough came with The Devil's Advocate in 1997, followed by major roles in Gladiator and Mission to Mars. She later became known to television audiences through series such as Boss and to superhero-film audiences as Queen Hippolyta in the DC film series.

Notable roles

Her best-known film roles include Christabella Andreoli in The Devil's Advocate and Lucilla in Gladiator. She is also widely associated with Queen Hippolyta in the Wonder Woman franchise and with recurring or leading roles in television drama.

Personal life

Public biographies identify her as the mother of two sons and note a long relationship with musician Lars Ulrich. Some sources also describe her as multilingual and trained in singing and dance.