Nikolaj Lie Kaas
Early Life
Nikolaj Lie Kaas, now a famous comedian and actor who you may have seen on TV or in movies such as Lone Star. went through some hard times when he was young. His father Preben left the family before they were even established; eventually becoming one of those “perfectly happy” single fathers that many people dream about having! But there’s more: after losing both parents at very early ages- Lie grew up with his grandmother & step mother. This made him realize how important it can be for kids growing up without dad.
“My dad Preben was always there for me, even when he wasn’t around,” Lie says. “He would always make time for me, no matter what.” Even though his father was never really around, growing up with him made Lie realize how important it can be for kids to have a role model in their lives.
“I think it’s essential for every kid to have a dad,” Lie says. “It doesn’t matter if he is around all the time, or if he is just there occasionally. Having a dad is one of the most important things in a kid’s life.”
So what advice does Lie have for fathers out there?
“Be there for your kids, no matter what,” he says. “And if you can’t be there physically, be there in spirit. Be the best dad you can be, and your kids will love you for it.”
Early career
Nikolaj lie Lie Kaas made his film debut in 1991 as a 17-year old alongside Tomas Villum Jensen, Christian Grønwall and Karl Bille. The Boys from Sankt Petri is loosely based on the story of Churchill Club which was one Danish resistance group during World War II. opposite scenario that would play itself out decades later when discussing young men who can’t find themselves until they’re forced into service.
First Awards
Nikolaj Lie Kaas won the Robert Award for Best Supporting Actor in 2001, following his performance as a young man with an insatiable appetite who befriends another criminal gang leader played by Søren Pilmark.
In 1999’s In China They Eat Dogs where he starred opposite i Dejan Čukić and Tomas Villum Jensen. It became one of biggest Danish cinema hits that year . The film also gained him international recognition among audiences worldwide! Two years later Anders Thomas Jensen directorial debut Blinkende lygter brought out Ulrich Thomsen , Mads Mikkelsen but most importantly for their work together this time around there are nominations at both local awards ceremonies Denmark has.
Private life
Lie Kaas married Anne Langkilde on 1 August 2008 at Copenhagen City Hall. They have two children together: Gerda Lie kaas (b. 2006). whom he also conceived during their first meeting when she was hired to style him; Esther Lie kaas(2010). The couple met while shooting photos for an article about architecture photographer Amagerbanken towers which is where they both worked before tying the knot!
