Asta Nielsen
11 Sep, 1881 in Vesterbro, Copenhagen, Denmark
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).
Also Known As:
Asta Sofie Amalie NielsenThe Silent MuseDie Asta
Mata Hari
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(1970)
Little Angel
59%
(1914)
Poor Jenny
64%
(1912)
S1
75%
(1913)
Asta Nielsen: A Great Artist
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(1933)
Play On! Shakespeare in Silent Film
58%
(2016)
In Turmoil
55%
(1918)
Wandering Souls
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(1921)
The False Asta Nielsen
100%
(1915)
The Great Moment
10%
(1911)
Little Angel's Wedding
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(1916)
The Woman in Flames
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(1924)
Agitated Woman
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(1927)
Gypsy Blood
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(1911)
Comedians
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(1912)
Hedda Gabler
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(1925)
Navarro the Dancer
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(1923)
The White Roses
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(1916)
Die Sünden der Väter
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(1913)
Steuermann Holk
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(1920)
Battle of the Butterflies
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(1924)
Athleten
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(1925)
Revenge of the Bandits
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(1922)
Die Macht des Goldes
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(1912)
Roswolsky's Mistress
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(1921)
The General's Children
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(1912)
Graf Sylvains Rache
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(1920)
Das Feuer
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(1914)
Jugend und Tollheit
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(1913)
The Moth
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(1911)
Die Ewige Nacht
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(1916)
Dora Brandes
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(1916)
Eine Rose der Wildnis
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(1918)
In the Eyes of the Law
50%
(1919)
The Orphanage Child
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(1917)
The White Roses
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(1916)