"There are those who miss being in-depth with the world," explains Nikolaj Lie Kaas in an interview with Politiken on April 29th 2001, "but for me superficiality means a lot - that's where I get my drive." This is an interesting comment from an actor, whose acting always strikes a deeply personal cord. While other actors strive to close in on life, Kaas - who experienced tragic loss at an early age - seems eager to escape the eye of the storm. It is a disturbing quality that etches his characters in the audience's mind. Kaas graduated from the National Theater School in Denmark in 1998. He first appeared on screen in 'Søren Kragh-Jacobsen' of a working couple. His would-be little sister is the emotionally neglected Lisa. When she dies, Ahmed comes to life and tries to become a real human being. Kaas delivers another masterful performance in this movie, inspired by the tragic tale of Casper Hauser.
Was originally cast to play Ulrich Thomsen s character in Arven .
2003: Named as one of European films Shooting Stars by European Film Promotion.
His name is pronounced "Necolai Li Ks"
Son of actor and comedian Preben Kaas and Anne Mari Lie.
Is the only actor to have won three Bodil Awards before turning thirty.
Lives with Anne Langkilde (2003-present)
Nikolaj and Anne Langkilde welcomed a daughter on the 11th of June. Its the couples first child
To date, five of the Danish films in which he appeared have been sold to be remade in Hollywood - Kandidaten , Krlighed p film , Mrke , Brdre and Elsker dig for evigt .
Has two daughters with his wife Anne Langkilde, Gerda Sofie and Esther Marie.
