Connie Nielsen
ActingAbout Connie Nielsen
Connie Inge-Lise Nielsen (born July 3, 1965) is a Danish actress. She began her acting career working alongside her mother on the local revue and variety scene. At 18, she traveled to Paris, where she worked as an actress and model, which led to further work. She has starred as Lucilla in the films Gladiator (2000) and Gladiator II (2024) and as Queen Hippolyta in the DC Extended Universe. Nielsen is fluent in her native Danish, English, French, German, Italian, Norwegian and Swedish.
Connie Nielsen Movies & Career Overview
The filmography of Connie Nielsen reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 50 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.
Dominant Genre
A large portion of Connie Nielsen's work falls within the Drama genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.
Success Ratio
Approximately 44% of Connie Nielsen's films maintain ratings above 6.5, indicating a consistent level of audience approval.
One of the most highly rated entries in their career remains The Making of Gladiator II, which stands out as a key performance.
Best Connie Nielsen Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Connie Nielsen's career based on audience ratings.
Full Filmography
Every movie Connie Nielsen has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Nobody 2 | Becca Mansell | Hit | Similar → |
| 2025 | Follow Me | Alice Thomas | Hit | Similar → |
| 2024 | The Making of Gladiator II | Self | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2024 | Gladiator II | Lucilla | Hit | Similar → |
| 2023 | Role Play | Gwen Carver | Average | Similar → |
| 2023 | Origin | Sabine | Average | Similar → |
| 2022 | A Week in Paradise | Fiona | Flop | Similar → |
| 2021 | Zack Snyder's Justice League | Queen Hippolyta | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2021 | Nobody | Becca Mansell | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2020 | Wonder Woman 1984 | Hippolyta | Average | Similar → |
| 2020 | Inheritance | Catherine Monroe | Average | Similar → |
| 2020 | Sea Fever | Freya | Average | Similar → |
| 2019 | I'll Find You | Lena Moser | Average | Similar → |
| 2018 | The Catcher Was a Spy | Koranda | Average | Similar → |
| 2017 | Justice League | Queen Hippolyta | Average | Similar → |
| 2017 | Stratton | Sumner | Flop | Similar → |
| 2017 | Wonder Woman | Hippolyta | Hit | Similar → |
| 2016 | The Lion Woman | Mrs. Grjothornet | Hit | Similar → |
| 2016 | The Confessions | Claire Seth | Average | Similar → |
| 2016 | Ali and Nino | Duchess Kipiani | Hit | Similar → |
| 2014 | All Relative | Maren | Average | Similar → |
| 2014 | Return to Zero | Dr. Claire Holden | Hit | Similar → |
| 2014 | The Galapagos Affair: Satan Came to Eden | Baroness Von Wagner (voice) | Hit | Similar → |
| 2014 | 3 Days to Kill | Christine Renner | Average | Similar → |
| 2013 | Nymphomaniac: Vol. I | Joe's Mother | Hit | Similar → |
| 2012 | Hemingway & Gellhorn | Tall Blonde Woman (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 2011 | Perfect Sense | Jenny | Hit | Similar → |
| 2009 | A Shine of Rainbows | Maire | Hit | Similar → |
| 2007 | Battle in Seattle | Jean | Average | Similar → |
| 2007 | The Situation | Anna Molyneux | Average | Similar → |
| 2005 | The Ice Harvest | Renata Crest | Average | Similar → |
| 2005 | The Great Raid | Margaret Utinsky | Hit | Similar → |
| 2005 | Strength and Honor: Creating the World of 'Gladiator' | Self | Hit | Similar → |
| 2004 | Return to Sender | Charlotte Cory | Average | Similar → |
| 2004 | Brothers | Sarah | Hit | Similar → |
| 2003 | Basic | CPT Julie Osborne | Hit | Similar → |
| 2003 | The Hunted | Abby Durrell | Average | Similar → |
| 2002 | Demonlover | Diane de Monx | Average | Similar → |
| 2002 | One Hour Photo | Nina Yorkin | Hit | Similar → |
| 2002 | Ultimate Fights from the Movies | Lucilla (Gladiator) (archive footage) | Flop | Similar → |
| 2001 | Impostor | Newscaster (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 2000 | Gladiator | Lucilla | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2000 | Mission to Mars | Terri Fisher | Average | Similar → |
| 1998 | Rushmore | Mrs. Calloway | Hit | Similar → |
| 1998 | Soldier | Sandra | Average | Similar → |
| 1998 | Permanent Midnight | Dagmar | Average | Similar → |
| 1997 | The Devil's Advocate | Christabella | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1993 | Voyage | Ronnie Freeland | Flop | Similar → |
| 1991 | Christmas Vacation '91 | Brunilde / Vanessa | Flop | Similar → |
| 1984 | How Did You Get In? We Didn't See You Leave | Eva | Average | Similar → |
Connie Nielsen - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Connie Nielsen?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Connie Nielsen is "The Making of Gladiator II" with a rating of 10.0/10.
How many movies has Connie Nielsen acted in?
Connie Nielsen has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Connie Nielsen?
Other notable films include "Gladiator", "Zack Snyder's Justice League", and "Nobody".