Nikolaj Lie Kaas
Nikolaj Lie Kaas
Nikolaj Lie Kaas (born 22 May 1979) is a Danish actor. He is best known for his roles in the films The Killing (2011), The Bridge (2011–2018), and Riders of Justice (2020).
Born in Copenhagen, Denmark, Kaas began his acting career in the early 1990s, appearing in a number of Danish films and television shows. In 2002, he won the Bodil Award for Best Actor for his performance in the film The Green Butchers.
Kaas's international breakthrough came in 2011, when he starred in the Danish television series The Killing. The series was a critical and commercial success, and Kaas's performance as police officer Martin Rohde was praised by critics.
In 2013, Kaas starred in the Swedish-Danish television series The Bridge. The series was also a critical and commercial success, and Kaas's performance as police officer Saga Norén was praised by critics.
Kaas has since appeared in a number of films and television shows, including The Absent One (2014), A Conspiracy of Faith (2016), and Riders of Justice (2020).
Kaas is a talented and versatile actor who has starred in a wide variety of roles. He is one of the most popular and successful actors in Denmark, and he has also gained international recognition for his work.
Personal life
Kaas is married to Anne Sofie Espersen and they have two children together. Kaas is also a keen musician and has released two albums.
Awards and nominations
Kaas has won numerous awards for his work, including:
- Bodil Award for Best Actor (2002)
- Danish Film Academy Award for Best Actor (2002, 2011, 2014, 2020)
- Robert Award for Best Actor (2002, 2011, 2014)
- Zulu Award for Best Actor (2011, 2014)
Filmography
- The Green Butchers (2002)
- The Killing (2011)
- The Bridge (2011–2018)
- The Absent One (2014)
- A Conspiracy of Faith (2016)
- Riders of Justice (2020)
