Age: 55
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Nikolaj William Coster-Waldau (born 27 July 1970) is a Danish actor and producer. He graduated from the Danish National School of Performing Arts in Copenhagen in 1993, and had his breakthrough role in Denmark with the film Nightwatch (1994). He played Jaime Lannister in the HBO fantasy drama series Game of Thrones, for which he received two Primetime Emmy Award nominations for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series. Coster-Waldau has appeared in numerous films in his native Denmark and Scandinavia, including Headhunters (2011) and A Thousand Times Good Night (2013). In the U.S, his debut film role was in the war film Black Hawk Down (2001), playing Medal of Honor recipient Gary Gordon. He then played a detective in the short-lived Fox television series New Amsterdam (2008), and appeared in the 2009 Fox television film Virtuality, originally intended as a pilot. He is a UNDP Goodwill Ambassador, drawing public attention to issues such as gender equality and climate change.
The Raven Banner tells the story of Egil, a warrior of African descent who becomes a prominent member of a Viking clan in 9th-century Scandinavia. After being shipwrecked on the shores of Norway as a young man, Egil must work tirelessly to prove himself in the face of racism and distrust from his Viking companions. Despite the challenges he faces, Egil eventually earns the respect and admiration of his fellow warriors, as well as the love of a fierce shieldmaiden named Astrid. Together, they battle rival Viking clans, navigate treacherous political alliances, and seek to uncover the mysterious truth about Egil's past and his connection to his ancestral homeland in Africa. Through high-stakes action and intense battle scenes, The Raven Banner explores the complex themes of identity, loyalty, and belonging in a world where race and ethnicity often dictated one's fate. Egil and his companions must navigate the dangerous waters of Viking society while staying true to their values and maintaining their commitment to each other. As Egil and Astrid embark on their quest for justice and freedom, they also fall in love, but their relationship is tested by the realities of war and social norms. The Raven Banner is a thrilling and emotional journey through a fascinating historical period, and an exploration into the complex depths of human relationships.
