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Asta Nielsen

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Also known as Die Asta

Danish actress (1881-1972)

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Asta Sofie Amalie Nielsen (1881–1972) was a Danish actress, stage actor, and autobiographer. Born in Vesterbro, Copenhagen, she began her professional work in 1902. Her career included acting in film and on stage, and she received a German Film Award. Nielsen was married to Urban Gad and Gregori Chmara and had one child. She died in Frederiksberg and was buried in Vestre Cemetery.

As an author, Nielsen wrote five works, including *Die schweigende Muse* and *Den tiende muse*. Her writings also include *Asta Nielsen breve 1911-71* and a Henschel Taschenbuch edition of her life memories. She spoke Danish and was a citizen of the Danish Realm.

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Person · Open Library

Born
1881
Died
1972
Works
5

Top works

  • Die schweigende Muse
  • Asta Nielsen
  • Die schweigende Muse: [Lebenserinnerungen] (Henschel Taschenbuch)
  • Asta Nielsen breve 1911-71
  • Den tiende muse

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Film & TV

Vesterbro, Copenhagen, Denmark

Asta Sofie Amalie Nielsen (1881–1972) is considered one of the most influential figures in early film history. Born on September 11, 1881, in Copenhagen, she grew up in modest circumstances. Her father died when she was young, and the family had to move frequently. Despite these difficult circumstances, Nielsen developed a strong affinity for the stage even as a young girl. She took acting…

Known for

  • Asta Nielsen - Europas erste Filmikone — Self (archive footage)2023
  • Sex, Sensations & Superstars: The History of Danish Silent Cinema — Self – Interviewee (archive footage)2020
  • Play On! Shakespeare in Silent Film — Self2016
  • Den talende muse - samtaler med Asta Nielsen — (archive footage)2003
  • Die Asta - portræt af Asta Nielsen — Self (archive footage)1995
  • Asta Nielsen — Herself1968
  • German Film Award — Self1951
  • Asta Nielsen: A Great Artist — herself (archive footage)1933
  • Impossible Love — Vera Holgk1932
  • Tragedy of the Street — Auguste - Old Street Walker1927

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Wikidata facts

Instance of
human
Given name
Amalie
Family name
Nielsen
Gender
female
Citizenship
Danish Realm
Place of death
Frederiksberg
Spouse
Gregori Chmara
Occupation
film director
Languages spoken
Danish
Award
German Film Award
Image
Astanielsen portræt, ca. 1910.tif
Number of children
1
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Commons category
Asta Nielsen
date of birth
1881-09-11
date of death
1972-05-25
described at URL
silentsplease.wordpress.com/2015/09/16/film-primadonna
start of work period
1902-00-00
name in native language
Asta Nielsen
birth name
Asta Sofie Amalie Nielsen
place of burial
Vestre Cemetery
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Encyclopedic overview

Asta Sofie Amalie Nielsen (11 September 1881 – 24 May 1972) was a Danish silent film actress who was one of the most popular leading ladies of the 1910s and one of the first international movie stars. Seventy of Nielsen's 74 films were made in Germany where she was known simply as Die Asta (The Asta).

Known for her large dark eyes, mask-like face and boyish figure, Nielsen most often portrayed strong-willed passionate women trapped by tragic circumstances. Due to the erotic nature of her performances, Nielsen's films were censored in the United States, and her work remained relatively obscure to American audiences. She is credited with transforming movie acting from overt theatricality to a more subtle naturalistic style.

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