Asta Nielsen
Danish actress (1881-1972)
1881 — 1972
Quick Facts
Profession
Danish actress (1881-1972)
Born
September 11, 1881
Died
1972 (age ~91)
Name Origin
Scandinavian
Timeline
actor, stage actor, film director
Kingdom of DenmarkBorn in Gammel KongevejDied in Frederiksberg
1881
Born in Gammel Kongevej (1881-09-11)
1972
Died in Frederiksberg
About
Asta Sofie Amalie Nielsen was a Danish silent film actress who was one of the most popular leading ladies of the 1910s and one of the first international movie stars. Seventy of Nielsen's 74 films were made in Germany where she was known simply as Die Asta.
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Who is Asta Nielsen?+
Asta Sofie Amalie Nielsen was a Danish silent film actress who was one of the most popular leading ladies of the 1910s and one of the first international movie stars. Seventy of Nielsen's 74 films were made in Germany where she was known simply as Die Asta.
What does the name Asta mean?+
The name Asta means "A taxonomic genus within the family Brassicaceae – an herb found in Mexico, especially San Luis Potosi.". It is of Scandinavian origin.
When was Asta Nielsen born?+
Asta Nielsen was born on September 11, 1881.
When did Asta Nielsen die?+
Asta Nielsen died in 1972, at approximately 91 years of age.
Name Meaning
A taxonomic genus within the family Brassicaceae – an herb found in Mexico, especially San Luis Potosi.
The name Asta is of Scandinavian origin, meaning "A taxonomic genus within the family Brassicaceae – an herb found in Mexico, especially San Luis Potosi.". It is traditionally a female name.
Other famous people named Asta
Asta — September 11, 1881
Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Virgo
Analytical, kind, hardworking
Earth · Mercury · Aug 23 – Sep 22
Chinese Zodiac
Snake
Enigmatic, intelligent, wise
Metal · Yin
Mayan Tzolkin
13 Eb
Grass — path, growth, vitality
Celtic Tree
Vine
Empathetic, refined, romantic
Ogham: Muin · Sep 2 – Sep 29
Birthstone: Sapphire — Truth, loyalty
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That scene. You know the one. Oscar-worthy every time.
— a cinephile
Stopped here. Glad I did.
— a passerby
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