Asta Nielsen
ActorBirthday | Sep 11, 1881 (91 year old) |
Deathday | May 25, 1972 |
Place of birth | Vesterbro, Copenhagen, Denmark |
Gender | Female |
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).
Known for
The Abyss
6.3
Magda Vang
Sep 12, 1910
Hamlet
7.1
Hamlet
Jan 27, 1921
Little Angel
5.9
Jesta
Jan 3, 1914
Poor Jenny
6.4
Jenny Schmidt
Mar 2, 1912