Connie Nielsen
Acting
Biography
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.
Born: July 3, 1965
Place of Birth: Elling, Frederikshavn, Denmark
Known For
The Making of Gladiator II
An inside look that offers unprecedented access encompassing all aspects of production, from the grand scope of the sets — including reconstructing Ancient Rome — to characters, combat training, costumes, historical accuracy, scoring and more. The footage captured on the set of Gladiator II offers unparalleled, exclusive access to filmmaker Ridley Scott’s inner circle, and insights into his creative process.
Verdens Vildeste Race
Dead Talk Live
Film/TV Entertainment TV Talk Show Featuring Celebrity Guest Interviews.
Gladiator
After the death of Emperor Marcus Aurelius, his devious son takes power and demotes Maximus, one of Rome's most capable generals who Marcus preferred. Eventually, Maximus is forced to become a gladiator and battle to the death against other men for the amusement of paying audiences.
Zack Snyder's Justice League
Determined to ensure Superman's ultimate sacrifice was not in vain, Bruce Wayne aligns forces with Diana Prince with plans to recruit a team of metahumans to protect the world from an approaching threat of catastrophic proportions.
Law & Order: Special Victims Unit
In the criminal justice system, sexually-based offenses are considered especially heinous. In New York City, the dedicated detectives who investigate these vicious felonies are members of an elite squad known as the Special Victims Unit. These are their stories.
FBI
The New York office of the FBI brings to bear all their talents, intellect and technical expertise on major cases in order to keep their city and the country safe.
Nobody
Hutch Mansell, a suburban dad, overlooked husband, nothing neighbor — a "nobody." When two thieves break into his home one night, Hutch's unknown long-simmering rage is ignited and propels him on a brutal path that will uncover dark secrets he fought to leave behind.
The Good Wife
Alicia Florrick boldly assumes full responsibility for her family and re-enters the workforce after her husband's very public sex and political corruption scandal lands him in jail.
Robin Hood
A modern reimagining of the classic tale. After the Norman invasion of England, Rob, a Saxon forester’s son, and Marian, a Norman lord’s daughter, fall in love and unite to fight for justice, challenge corruption, and restore peace to the land.
Filmography
as Eleanor of Aquitaine
as Sig selv
as Becca Mansell
as Alice Thomas
as Self
as Lucilla
as Gwen Carver
as Sabine
as Mara
as Fiona
as Jo Harding
as Queen Hippolyta
as Becca Mansell
as Hippolyta
as Catherine Monroe
as Self - Guest
as Self
as Freya
as Self
as Lena Moser
as Self
as Corinna Hodel
as Ellen Solberg
as Koranda
as Katrina
as Queen Hippolyta
as Sumner
as Hippolyta
as Mrs. Grjothornet
as Claire Seth
as Duchess Kipiani
as Deborah Price
as Maren
as Dr. Claire Holden
as Baroness Von Wagner (voice)
as Christine Renner
as Joe's Mother
as Lily Gray
as Tall Blonde Woman (uncredited)
as Meredith Kane
as Jenny
as Susanne
as Maire
as Ramona Lytton
as Jean
as Anna Molyneux
as Renata Crest
as Margaret Utinsky
as Charlotte Cory
as Sarah
as Self
as CPT Julie Osborne
as Abby Durrell
as Diane de Monx
as Nina Yorkin
as Lucilla (Gladiator) (archive footage)
as Newscaster (uncredited)
as Lucilla
as Terri Fisher
as Megan Denright
as Dani Beck
as Self - Guest
as Mrs. Calloway
as Sandra
as Dagmar
as Christabella
as Self
as Sarah
as Self - Guest
as Ronnie Freeland
as Brunilde / Vanessa
as Self - Presenter