Asta Nielsen
ActingAbout Asta Nielsen
Asta Nielsen is often considered the 'first international movie star', and was an explosively popular female lead through the 1910s and 20s. Though born in Denmark, she mostly worked in Germany and starred in over 70 films, usually directed by her husband Urban Gad. She was known for her boyish looks and had her breakout in the erotically charged 'Afgrunden' (1910).
Career Statistics & Market Influence
Analyzing the cinematic journey of Asta Nielsen reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 50 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.
Genre Dominance: Drama
The majority of Asta Nielsen's filmography leans towards the Drama genre. Audience data suggests that viewers respond most favorably to this persona, though their versatility has allowed for successful crossovers into other categories.
The "Box Office" Signature
With a 16% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Asta Nielsen remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in The False Asta Nielsen, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.
Best Asta Nielsen Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Asta Nielsen's career based on audience ratings.
Complete Filmography & Success Status
Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Asta Nielsen.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Asta Nielsen - Europas erste Filmikone | Self (archive footage) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2020 | Sex, Sensations & Superstars: The History of Danish Silent Cinema | Self – Interviewee (archive footage) | Flop | Similar → |
| 2016 | Play On! Shakespeare in Silent Film | Self | Average | Similar → |
| 2003 | Den talende muse - samtaler med Asta Nielsen | (archive footage) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1968 | Asta Nielsen | Herself | Flop | Similar → |
| 1933 | Asta Nielsen: A Great Artist | herself (archive footage) | Flop | Similar → |
| 1932 | Impossible Love | Vera Holgk | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1927 | The Dangerous Age | Elsie Lindtner | Flop | Similar → |
| 1927 | Small Town Sinners | Selma Karchow | Flop | Similar → |
| 1927 | Tragedy of the Street | Auguste - Old Street Walker | Average | Similar → |
| 1927 | The Vice of Humanity | Tamara | Flop | Similar → |
| 1926 | The Fallen | Anna Grosser | Flop | Similar → |
| 1925 | Living Buddhas | Tibetanerin | Flop | Similar → |
| 1925 | The Joyless Street | Maria Lechner (Mizzi) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1924 | The Film in the Film | Self | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1924 | The House by the Sea | Enricos Ehefrau Teresa | Flop | Similar → |
| 1923 | I.N.R.I. – A Film of Humanity | Maria Magdalena | Flop | Similar → |
| 1923 | Downfall | Kaja Falk | Flop | Similar → |
| 1923 | Earth Spirit | Lulu | Average | Similar → |
| 1922 | Vanina | Vanina | Flop | Similar → |
| 1921 | Wandering Souls | Nastassja Baraschkowa | Flop | Similar → |
| 1921 | Hamlet | Hamlet | Hit | Similar → |
| 1920 | Kurfürstendamm | Girl Lissy / Mulatto / Filmstar / Maria | Flop | Similar → |
| 1920 | The Merry-Go-Round | Elena | Flop | Similar → |
| 1920 | Mata Hari | Mata Hari | Flop | Similar → |
| 1919 | In the Eyes of the Law | Sonja Waler - Journalist - Her Daughter | Flop | Similar → |
| 1919 | Intoxication | Henriette Mauclerc | Flop | Similar → |
| 1919 | Towards the Light | Komtesse Ysabel, grevindens datter | Average | Similar → |
| 1918 | The Queen of the Stock Exchange | Helene Netzler | Average | Similar → |
| 1918 | The Eskimo Baby | Eskimo Ivigtut | Average | Similar → |
| 1918 | In Turmoil | Margit | Average | Similar → |
| 1916 | The ABC of Love | Lis | Average | Similar → |
| 1916 | Frontstairs and Backstairs | Sabine Schulze | Flop | Similar → |
| 1916 | The Guinea-Pig | Jesta | Flop | Similar → |
| 1915 | The False Asta Nielsen | Herself | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1914 | Zapata's Gang | - | Average | Similar → |
| 1914 | Little Angel | Jesta | Average | Similar → |
| 1913 | The Film Prima Donna | Ruth Breton | Average | Similar → |
| 1913 | S1 | Von Hessendorffs Tochter | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1913 | The Suffragette | Nelly Panburne | Flop | Similar → |
| 1912 | A Romany Spy | Zidra | Average | Similar → |
| 1912 | Der Totentanz | Bella Burk | Flop | Similar → |
| 1912 | Poor Jenny | Jenny Schmidt | Average | Similar → |
| 1911 | The Traitress | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 1911 | The Ballet Dancer | Camille | Flop | Similar → |
| 1911 | The Strange Bird | Miss May Wolton | Flop | Similar → |
| 1911 | The Great Moment | Annie | Flop | Similar → |
| 1911 | The Black Dream | Stella, cirkusdanserinde | Flop | Similar → |
| 1911 | Gypsy Blood | Jonna | Flop | Similar → |
| 1910 | The Abyss | Magda Vang | Average | Similar → |
Asta Nielsen - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Asta Nielsen?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Asta Nielsen is "The False Asta Nielsen" with a rating of 10.0/10.
How many movies has Asta Nielsen acted in?
Asta Nielsen has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Asta Nielsen?
Other notable films include "Asta Nielsen - Europas erste Filmikone", "Impossible Love", and "S1".