Birthday
1881-09-11
Died
1972-05-25
Birthplace
Vesterbro, Copenhagen, Denmark
Gender
Female
Known For
Acting
Asta Nielsen is often considered the 'first international movie star', and was an explosively popular female lead through the 1910s and 20s. Though born in Denmark, she mostly worked in Germany and starred in over 70 films, usually directed by her husband Urban Gad. She was known for her boyish looks and had her breakout in the erotically charged 'Afgrunden' (1910).
Acting Credits
Sex, Sensations & Superstars: The History of Danish Silent Cinema
Self – Interviewee (archive footage)
