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Connie Nielsen

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Key facts

Full name Connie Inge-Lise Nielsen[1]
Birth date 3 July 1965[1]
Birth place Frederikshavn, Denmark[1]
Nationality Danish[1]
Profession Actress[1]
Known for Gladiator[1]

Connie Nielsen is a Danish actress, born 3 July 1965 in Frederikshavn, Denmark, known for roles in Gladiator, The Devil's Advocate, Basic, and Wonder Woman. She played Lucilla in Gladiator (2000) and Gladiator II (2024), and Queen Hippolyta in the DC Extended Universe (2017–2021).

Context

Connie Nielsen is a Danish actress born 3 July 1965 in Frederikshavn, Denmark [1]. She is known for roles in Gladiator, The Devil’s Advocate, Basic, and Wonder Woman [1]. She played Lucilla in Gladiator (2000) and Gladiator II (2024) [1], and Queen Hippolyta in the DC Extended Universe (2017–2021) [1]. She made her big-screen debut in the French comedy Par où t’es rentré? On t’a pas vu sortir (1984) [2]. She moved to Paris at age 18 to model and act, then studied drama in Rome and took master classes in Milan [2]. She speaks eight languages: Danish, English, French, German, Italian, Norwegian, Swedish, and Spanish [2]. She is not related to fellow Danish actress Brigitte Nielsen or artist Terese Nielsen.

Documented claims

  • Connie Nielsen played Lucilla in Gladiator (2000) and Gladiator II (2024). [1]
  • She played Queen Hippolyta in the DC Extended Universe from 2017 to 2021. [1]
  • She made her big-screen debut in the French comedy Par où t’es rentré? On t’a pas vu sortir (1984). [2]
  • She speaks eight languages: Danish, English, French, German, Italian, Norwegian, Swedish, and Spanish. [2]

Questions and answers

Has Connie Nielsen ever been married?

The sources do not specify her marital status.

Are Brigitte Nielsen and Connie Nielsen related?

No, they are not related. They share a surname but are different people [1].

What is Connie Nielsen's most famous role?

Her most famous role is Lucilla in Gladiator (2000) [1].

What is Connie Nielsen doing now?

She reprised her role as Lucilla in Gladiator II (2024) [1].

Sources

  1. Biography — imdb.com (retrieved August 3, 2026)
  2. Connie Nielsen Biography - Facts, Childhood, Family Life & Achievements — thefamouspeople.com (retrieved August 3, 2026)

Sources last checked August 3, 2026. · More in People