Nikolaj Coster-Waldau
Nikolaj Coster-Waldau is a Danish actor, producer and screenwriter best known internationally for portraying Jaime Lannister in the HBO series *Game of Thrones*.
Nikolaj Coster-Waldau is a Danish actor, producer and screenwriter best known internationally for portraying Jaime Lannister in the HBO series *Game of Thrones*. Born in Rudkøbing, Denmark, he trained at the Danish National School of Theatre and later built a career in Danish, European and American film and television.
Early life and education
Coster-Waldau was born in Rudkøbing, Denmark, and studied acting at the Danish National School of Theatre and Contemporary Dance, graduating in 1993.
Acting career
He began working on stage and in film in the early 1990s, gained recognition in Denmark with *Nightwatch*, and later expanded to international productions, including *Black Hawk Down* and *Game of Thrones*.
Game of Thrones
From 2011 to 2019, he portrayed Jaime Lannister in HBO’s *Game of Thrones*, a role that brought him global fame and Emmy nominations.
Other work and advocacy
Beyond acting, he has worked as a producer and screenwriter and has supported initiatives focused on poverty reduction and gender equality.
Key facts
- Made his Danish film breakthrough with *Nightwatch* (1994).
- Became widely known for playing Jaime Lannister in *Game of Thrones*.
- Received Primetime Emmy Award nominations for his role.
- Has appeared in European and Hollywood films including *Headhunters*, *A Thousand Times Good Night*, and *Oblivion*.
- Involved in advocacy related to poverty and gender discrimination.
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References
- Television Academy — https://www.televisionacademy.com/bios/nikolaj-coster-waldauSupports: Birthplace, occupation, education, breakout role, U.S. debut, *Game of Thrones* role, Emmy nomination.
- skandi — https://www.skandi.de/persoenlichkeiten/nikolaj-coster-waldau/Supports: Birth date, birthplace, Danish actor and producer, international recognition from *Game of Thrones*, advocacy on poverty and gender discrimination.
- EBSCO Research Starters — https://www.ebsco.com/research-starters/biography/nikolaj-coster-waldauSupports: Birth date and place, education, early career, *Nightwatch*, *Black Hawk Down*, *New Amsterdam*, *Game of Thrones* and Emmy nominations.
- AlloCiné — https://www.allocine.fr/personne/fichepersonne_gen_cpersonne=85775.htmlSupports: Nationality, birth date, birthplace, occupations, education period, and filmography count.
- Wikipedia (Danish) — https://www.da.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nikolaj_Coster-WaldauSupports: *Nightwatch* breakthrough, *Game of Thrones* years, Emmy nominations, and later career notes.