Connie Nielsen

Connie Nielsen, born on July 3, 1965, is a talented Danish actress known for her versatile roles in both film and television. She gained international recognition for her portrayal of Lucilla in the epic films Gladiator (2000) and its sequel Gladiator II (2024). Additionally, she captivated audiences as Queen Hippolyta in the DC Extended Universe from 2017 to 2021.

Nielsen's film career is marked by a diverse array of performances in notable movies such as Soldier (1998), Mission to Mars (2000), and One Hour Photo (2002). Her impressive filmography also includes Basic (2003), The Hunted (2003), The Ice Harvest (2005), Nymphomaniac (2013), 3 Days to Kill (2014), Inheritance (2020), and the action-packed Nobody (2021) along with its sequel Nobody 2 (2025).

In addition to her film work, Nielsen has made significant contributions to television. She portrayed Detective Dani Beck in the NBC crime drama series Law & Order: Special Victims Unit (2006), and appeared in the Starz political drama Boss (2011–2012). Her other notable television roles include appearances in the Fox crime thriller The Following (2014), the TNT limited drama series I Am the Night (2019), and the Channel 4 drama series Close to Me (2021).