Biographie

His native language is Danish, and he also speaks fluent English and German. However he has stated he does not feel as confident speaking German, and prefers English when interviewed in German language media.

Coster-Waldau was educated at the National Theater School in Denmark from 1989 to 1993. He made his stage debut as Laertes in Hamlet at the Betty Nansen Theater. His role in movie Nightwatch (1994) brought him fame in his native country. He later transitioned to United States film and television.

He married former Miss Greenland, actress, and singer Nukaaka Coster-Waldau in 1998. He has two daughters named Philippa and Safina.

Has two children, with wife Nukâka, daughters named Saffina and Philippa.

In 2001, he began his U.S. career in Ridley Scott's La Chute du faucon noir (2001) as Medal of Honor recipient Gary Gordon.

[on his ideal 2013 Emmys] I just watched the Louis C.K. special [Louis C.K. Oh My God (2013)]. If he doesn't win... He was just so brilliant. I'm also a huge Breaking Bad (2008) fan. They only had half a season, but even half a season of that is worth 10 of most other shows. Those guys and girls could easily throw a few more Emmys at them.

[on having to play 'Game of Thrones' character Jaime Lannister, having lost his normal fencing hand in the story] It's great. As an actor you have a character who's defined by his skills as a swordsman, and then you take away that one thing. It's great because it creates this huge obstacle. It's difficult for him to deal with as a person, but as an actor you live for those moments. Physically, it was a nightmare at the beginning because I had to have my arm down my left leg and my stump up here, but now it's fine.

I know nothing more annoying when people I don't know jump to conclusions on my person based on nothing but gossip or speculation.

I'm a huge 'Breaking Bad' fan; I would be really annoyed if anyone told me anything about what was going to happen in the last eight episodes.

I like to wear beautiful clothes, but I don't have that many.