Connie Nielsen
Born | July 3, 1965 |
Hometown | Frederikshavn, Denmark |
Net worth | $8 million |
Height | 5'10" (1.79m) |
Partner | Lars Ulrich |
Children | Sebastian Sartor , Bryce Thadeus Ulrich-Nielsen |
Parents | Bent Nielsen , Laila Matzigkeit |
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The most highly anticipated films of 2024
- The most anticipated films of 2024 include "Snow White" and "Challengers," as well as sequels like "Gladiator 2," "Beetlejuice 2," "Dune: Part II" and more.
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AWARDS
Year | Associations | Category | Work | Result |
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2005 | Bodil Awards | Best Actress | Brothers (2004 film) | Winner |
2004 | Festival de Cine de San Sebastián | Best Actress | Brothers (2004 film) | Winner |
2001 | Screen Actors Guild Awards | Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture | Gladiator (2000 film) | Nominated |
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‘Origin’ Review: Ava DuVernay’s Unflinching Drama On The Structures Of Global Oppression – Venice Film Festival
In Ava DuVernay’s seventh feature, Origin, which premiered tonight at the Venice Film Festival, the exploration of caste systems as a mode of oppression takes center stage. With screenplay written by DuVernay, the film is adapted from the Isabel Wilkerson’s book, Caste: The Origin of Our Discontents. The narrative delves into the deep-seeded intricacies of caste and how …
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Gladiator 2’s Ridley Scott Reveals Key Detail About Paul Mescal’s Lucius, And Now I’m More Intrigued By The Sequel
Gladiator 2 will focus on Lucius, who's now being played by Paul Mescal, and Ridley Scott has now shared an intriguing detail about the character.
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Origin Will Have Its North American Premiere at TIFF 2023
Academy Award-nominated Ava DuVernay is returning to the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) with her latest film, Origin. Starring Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor, Jon Bernthal, Connie Nielsen, Vera Farmiga, Nick Offerman, Finn Wittrock, Victoria Pedretti, Niecy Nash, Donna Mills, Jasmine ...
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Paul Mescal says he was "too afraid" to talk to Gladiator 2 co-star Pedro Pascal
Both actors lead the upcoming Ridley Scott sequel
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Ava DuVernay Makes History in Venice Film Festival Competition
Ava DuVernay is now the first Black woman to ever be selected for the Venice Film Festival’s Official Competition. Although the WGA and SAG-AFTRA strike has affected the American film industry, international festivals are still ongoing. This year’s Venice Film Festival announced its lineup and even with the exception of Zendaya’s “Challengers,” Black women are… Continue reading Ava DuVernay Makes History in Venice Film Festival Competition
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Paul Mescal booked Gladiator 2 after producers saw him shirtless in A Streetcar Named Desire
"The ladies in the audience were very vocal, and we were like, 'I think we've found our guy,'" Paramount's co-head of motion pictures says.
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Gladiator sequel casts Moon Knight breakout May Calamawy
One of Marvel's best newcomers is joining the Gladiator sequel
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Everything we know about Gladiator 2 so far
It's time to enter the arena once more.
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GLADIATOR 2 Reportedly Sets a Release Date, Finds Cast
Ridley Scott has brought Gladiator 2 back into the conversation. Here's what we know so far about this possible sequel to the epic movie.
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Paramount’s ‘Gladiator’ Sequel Rounds Out Cast With ‘Moon Knight’ Breakout May Calamawy, ‘Fauda’ Star Lior Raz & Others; ‘White Lotus’ Actor Fred Hechinger In Talks For Emperor Geta Role; Barry Keogha
EXCLUSIVE: Paramount’s sequel to the Oscar-winning hit Gladiator is rounding out its cast as sources tell Deadline the untitled pic has added May Calamawy, Lior Raz, Derek Jacobi, Peter Mensah and Matt Lucas. Also in talks to join the remaining cast is Fred Hechinger (The White Lotus), who is in negotiations to play Emperor Geta. […]
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