Asta Nielsen

Biography

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

as Magda Vang

The Joyless Street

as Maria Lechner (Mizzi)

Hamlet

as Hamlet

The Black Dream

as Stella, cirkusdanserinde

Little Angel

as Jesta

Poor Jenny

as Jenny Schmidt

Tragedy of the Street

as Auguste - Old Street Walker

I.N.R.I. – A Film of Humanity

as Maria Magdalena

Vanina

as Vanina

Earth Spirit

as Lulu