About Nikolaj Coster-Waldau
Meet Nikolaj William Coster-Waldau, a talented Danish actor and producer who stole our hearts as Jaime Lannister in the hit HBO series Game of Thrones. Born on July 27, 1970, Coster-Waldau graduated from the Danish National School of Performing Arts in Copenhagen in 1993 and quickly made a name for himself in Denmark with his breakthrough role in the film Nightwatch (1994).
Coster-Waldau's career skyrocketed with his role in Game of Thrones, earning him two Primetime Emmy Award nominations for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series. But his talents don't stop there - he has also appeared in numerous films in his native Denmark and Scandinavia, including Headhunters (2011) and A Thousand Times Good Night (2013).
In the U.S, Coster-Waldau made his film debut in the war film Black Hawk Down (2001), where he played Medal of Honor recipient Gary Gordon. He also played a detective in the short-lived Fox television series New Amsterdam (2008) and appeared in the 2009 Fox television film Virtuality, originally intended as a pilot.
As a UNDP Goodwill Ambassador, Coster-Waldau uses his platform to draw attention to important issues such as gender equality and climate change. With his undeniable charm and talent, it's no wonder why we can't get enough of this talented actor!
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Movie Credits
Nikolaj Coster-Waldau has appeared in 55 movies.
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TV Credits
Nikolaj Coster-Waldau has appeared in 15 TV Series.
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