Asta Nielsen

Date of birth

11 Sep 1881

146 years ago at Vesterbro, Copenhagen, Denmark

Also Known As

Asta Sofie Amalie Nielsen
The Silent Muse
Die Asta

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).

Close ✕

Join Discord

Follow on X