Nikolaj Coster-Waldau: See Photos

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July 10, 2017 7:43PM EDT

Nikolaj Coster-Waldau is an actor known for his role on ‘Game of Thrones.’ Check out photos of him here!

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Nikolaj Coster-Waldau

Nikolaj Coster-Waldau — Nikolaj Coster-Waldau looks handsome in a white tuxedo at the 94th Annual Academy Awards.

Nikolaj Coster-Waldau is an internationally beloved actor! The Danish-born star rose to fame in his home country of Denmark with theater roles and a few movie parts. After working in his home country through the 90s, Nikolaj began pursuing opportunities in the United States in the early aughts, with his first American movie role being in Ridley Scott’s 2001 war film ‘Black Hawk Down.’ He continued appearing in other major movies like ‘Kingdom of Heaven’ and ‘Enigma.’

His biggest role to date came in 2011, when he played Jaime Lannister in the hit HBO fantasy series ‘Game of Thrones.’ The role earned him two Primetime Emmy nominations in 2018 and 2019.

Nikolaj has also been married to his wife Nukâka since 1998, and the couple have two daughters.

Scroll through our gallery to check out photos of Nikolaj through the years.

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Nikolaj Coster-Coster Waldau & Nukâka At The ‘Final Cut’ Premiere

Nikolaj Coster-Coster Waldau & Nukâka At The ‘Final Cut’ Premiere — Nikolaj Coster-Waldau and his wife Nukâka smile on the red carpet for the premiere of ‘Final Cut.’ Nikolaj sported dark tuxedo, while his wife rocked a pink dress.

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Nikolaj Coster-Waldau & His Daughter Fillippa At Paris Fashion Week

Nikolaj Coster-Waldau & His Daughter Fillippa At Paris Fashion Week — Fillippa Coster-Waldau and Nikolaj Coster-Waldau walked in the L’Oreal show at Paris Fashion Week in October 2021. The father-daughter duo both matched in black outfits.

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Nikolaj Coster-Waldau & His Wife At Paris Fashion Week

Nikolaj Coster-Waldau & His Wife At Paris Fashion Week — Nukaka Coster-Waldau and Nikolaj Coster-Waldau walk the runway at Paris Fashion Week. Nukâka stunned in a strapless black gown.

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Nikolaj Coster-Waldau At ‘Against The Ice’ Photocall

Nikolaj Coster-Waldau At ‘Against The Ice’ Photocall — Nikolaj Coster-Waldau rocked an icy blue tux at the Berlin Film Fest. The suit was fitting as he was at a photocall for his movie ‘Against the Ice.’

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Nikolaj Coster-Waldau & His Wife At Cannes Film Fest 2021

Nikolaj Coster-Waldau & His Wife At Cannes Film Fest 2021 — Nukaka Coster-Waldau and Nikolaj Coster-Waldau smile as they arrive in Cannes for the film festival. Nukaka looked beautiful in a yellow-striped dress.

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Nikolaj Coster-Waldau At The 2019 Emmys

Nikolaj Coster-Waldau At The 2019 Emmys — Nikolaj Coster-Waldau dazzled in a gold tuxedo at the 2019 Emmy Awards. He was nominated for his performance in ‘Game of Thrones.’

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Nikolaj Coster-Waldau in ‘Game of Thrones.’

Nikolaj Coster-Waldau in ‘Game of Thrones.’ — Nikolaj Coster-Waldau is seen as Jaime Lannister in the hit show ‘Game of Thrones.’ The actor played the character until the series ended in 2019.

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