Nikolaj Coster-Waldau
Written and reviewed by Emma Carter Updated August 25, 2026 Fact checked August 25, 2026





Interesting Biography Facts
Real name
Nikolaj Coster-Waldau
Occupation
actor, film producer, screenwriter
Birth Date
July 27, 1970
Age
56 years
Zodiac Sign
Leo
Birthplace
Rudkøbing, Denmark
Education
Danish National School of Theatre and Contemporary Dance
Nationality
Danish
Nikolaj Coster-Waldau family members
Father's Name
Jørgen Oscar Fritzer Waldau
Mother's Name
Hanne Søborg-Coster
Siblings names
Dorte Coster-Waldau (older sister), Rikke Coster-Waldau (older sister)
Is Nikolaj Coster-Waldau a gay/bisexual?
No
What is Nikolaj Coster-Waldau marital status?
married; Nukaaka Coster-Waldau; 2 daughters
Who is Nikolaj Coster-Waldau wife?
Nukaaka Coster-Waldau
When did get married?
1998
How many children does he have?
2 daughters
Nikolaj Coster-Waldau is a Danish actor known for Game of Thrones and international film. He is married to actress and singer Nukaaka Coster-Waldau and they have two daughters.
Nikolaj Coster-Waldau wife
Nukâka Coster-Waldau (wife)

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Date of birth: February 23, 1971
Nikolaj Coster-Waldau confesses, that he decided to marry the tall slim beauty Sasha Nukâka Motzfeldt (her birth name) that very moment he had met her. He remembers not just the exact date of their meeting, but even the exact time – March 17, 1997, at 8.35 am. At that time Nukâka arrived at the radio station to participate in the program with several other young celebrities, including Nikolaj. At that time he was an aspiring actor, who had just graduated from the Danish National School of Theatre, and she was the beauty queen. No wonder, because she has the ideal model-like body and pleasant oval face with huge dark eyes. By the way, Nukâka comes from a respectable Greenlandic family – her father was one of the political leaders in that country. After school, she was immediately scouted and became a famous model, actress, and singer. She won the title “Miss Greenland” and participated in the “Miss Universe” contest.
They dated within a year when Nikolaj asked Nukâka to marry him. Their beautiful wedding ceremony took place in 1998 and they are an item since then. Two beautiful talented people have lots in common till now. They share several screen projects (for example, the Danish drama film “Vildspor”) and two sweet daughters.
Nikolaj Coster-Waldau kids
Filippa Coster-Waldau (daughter)

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Date of birth: October 26, 2000
The first daughter of Nikolaj and Nukâka is called Filippa Coster-Waldau. She inherited her ideal Nordic beauty from her parents, so it’s quite predictable, that she has made up her mind to follow her parent’s footsteps. Filippa is an aspiring actress and model. She has already become moderately famous, having participated in several screen projects. In 2016 she presented the short movie “The Girl and Dogs” at Cannes Film Festival.
But aside from the film set, she is a simple cute girl in her late teens. She graduated from the musical gymnasium “Sankt Annæ”. The girl lives in Kongens Lyngby (the commercial region of Copenhagen), but she likes to travel a lot with her parents and a boyfriend, whom she seems to love as much as possible.
Safina Coster-Waldau (daughter)

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Date of birth: November 5, 2003
Nikolaj’s second-born daughter is named Safina. Her occupation is also predictable – she is an actress and tries to make it big in the movie industry. Besides, Safina is a busy model. She participates in various fashion shows. As an entertainer, she is represented by Lindberg Management. She is also a high school pupil.
Who are Nikolaj Coster-Waldau parents?
Jørgen Oscar Fritzer Waldau (father)
Date of birth: 1939
Date of death: 1998
Nikolaj is the third kid and only son in the family of Jørgen Waldau and Hanne Coster. His parents separated when he was still a little boy. The reason for separation was Jørgen’s addiction to alcohol. But even after divorce, Mr. Waldau didn’t escape from his son’s life. He spent a lot of time with him, and they did lots of sports together, including skating and playing soccer. The man died in 1998.
Hanne Søborg-Coster (mother)

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Hanne Coster is a strong woman, who raised three kids as a single mother after her separation from her husband of many years Fritzer Waldau.
She used to work as a librarian, and now she earns for her living as a secretary of a political organization. She resides in Kongens Lyngby with her second husband John Soborg. Hanne married him in 2001.
Nikolaj Coster-Waldau siblings
Dorte Coster Waldau (older sister)

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Dorter is Nikolaj’s older sister. She used to work as an educator, but now she tries her hand in making YouTube videos. The woman owns a channel “Poeten og Baronessen”.
Since 2018 she has been married to a social worker Alan Winther Nielsen.
Rikke Waldau (older sister)

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Nikolaj was blessed with another big sister Rikke. The woman resides in the United Kingdom. She earns her living as a teacher and psychologist. Her personal life is undisclosed.
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Nikolaj Coster-Waldau is a Danish actor known for Game of Thrones and international film. He is married to actress and singer Nukaaka Coster-Waldau and they have two daughters.
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Nikolaj Coster-Waldau is a Danish actor known for Game of Thrones and international film. He is married to actress and singer Nukaaka Coster-Waldau and they have two daughters.
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