

Asta Nielsen
Acting
September 11, 1881
Vesterbro, Copenhagen, Denmark
May 25, 1972
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).
The Filmography


I.N.R.I. – A Film of Humanity

Earth Spirit

Vanina

Hamlet

Towards the Light

Zapata's Gang

The Film Prima Donna

The Suffragette

The Traitress

The Ballet Dancer

The Strange Bird

The Black Dream
