Asta Nielsen

Deceased · Born: Sep 11, 1881 · Died: May 25, 1972

Personal Details

BornSep 11, 1881 Vesterbro, Copenhagen, Denmark

Spouse

Anders Christian Theede
( Jan 21, 1970 to May 25, 1972 )
Ferdinand Wingårdh
( Dec 31, 1919 to Dec 31, 1969 )
Urban Gad
( May 11, 1912 to Dec 31, 1969 )

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).