Connie Nielsen
Connie Inge-Lise Nielsen (born July 3, 1965) is a Danish actress. She began her acting career working alongside her mother on the local revue and variety scene. At 18, she traveled to Paris, where she worked as an actress and model, which led to further work. She has starred as Lucilla in the films Gladiator (2000) and Gladiator II (2024) and as Queen Hippolyta in the DC Extended Universe. Nielsen is fluent in her native Danish, English, French, German, Italian, Norwegian and Swedish.
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Who is Connie Nielsen?+
Connie Nielsen is a Danish actress who began her career in the European variety and theatre scene before establishing herself as a prominent figure in Hollywood, known for her linguistic versatility and range in major feature films.
What is Connie Nielsen known for?+
She is best recognized for her role as Lucilla in Ridley Scott's historical epic Gladiator (2000) and its sequel Gladiator II (2024), as well as her portrayal of Queen Hippolyta in the Wonder Woman and Justice League film series.
