Niels Olsen
Danish actor (born 1960)
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Niels Olsen (born 8 March 1960) is a Danish actor. He has appeared in many films and TV series, as well as on stage, including as part of the musical/comedy group Ørkenens Sønner ("Sons of the Desert"). He came to prominence for his role as Niller in the 1999 film The One and Only.
Niels Olsen | |
|---|---|
| Born | 8 March 1960 Aarhus, Denmark |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 1990–present |
| Awards | Robert Award (2000) |
Early life and education
Career
Olsen has appeared in many films and TV series.[2]
From the 1990s, he performed as part of the musical/comedy group Ørkenens Sønner ("Sons of the Desert") together with Henrik Koefoed, Søren Pilmark, and Asger Reher, who performed at the Bellevue Theatre for a number of years.[3]
He has also performed in revues at the annual Cirkusrevyen, from 1995 until the present day (2025).[2]
Accolades
In 2000, Olsen won a Robert Award for Best Actor in a Leading Role for his role as Niller in the 1999 film The One and Only.[2]
Selected filmography
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | The One and Only | Niller | |
| 2001 | Min søsters børn | Father | |
| 2002 | Open Hearts | Finn | |
| 2003 | Move Me | Holger | |
| 2004 | Brothers | Allentoft | |
| 2005 | The Sun King | ||
| 2006 | Clash of Egos |