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Kristine Nielsen

Actress known for her work on Broadway and Off-Broadway

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Kristine Nielsen Biography

Nielsen was nominated for the 2013 Tony Award, Best Lead Actress in a Play, for her performance in the play Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike.

Kristine E. Nielsen grew up in the Washington, D.C. and Bethesda, Maryland areas, the daughter of Homer Nielsen (1912-2005), who was born in the Philippines, and Eloise (née Gerard) Nielsen (1918-2009). Her mother, a Democrat, worked in government, at one point for president Jimmy Carter, and her father was a U.S Navy captain.

Her sister was Karen (Nielsen) Grammaticas (1951-2007) wife of Dr. Andrew Grammaticas. Her family spent summers at Cape Cod. Her paternal grandfather was Harold Nielsen (1879-1958), who fought in World War I and had Danish ancestry. Her great-grandfather, Lewis Gerard (1833-1914) was an immigrant from France who fought for the Union in the Civil War.

She trained at Northwestern University (B.A) and the Yale School of Drama (M.F.A). At Yale her classmates included Frances McDormand and Tony Shalhoub. She is married to actor Brent Langdon.

Nielsen has appeared in several Broadway shows. Her first appearance was in the 1985 production of The Iceman Cometh as Pearl. She next appeared in Jackie: An American Life (1997) playing various characters, including Rose Kennedy and Marilyn Monroe.

]In 2000 she played the role of Ninetta in a new production of The Green Bird.[8] In 2005 she played Eunice Hubbell opposite Natasha Richardson's Blanche Dubois and Amy Ryan as Stella in A Streetcar Named Desire. In 2008 she played Madame de Volanges opposite Laura Linney as Marquise de Merteuil in Dangerous Liaisons and also played Anna in To Be or Not to Be. In 2010 she played The Storyteller in Bloody Bloody Andrew Jackson.

She is currently appearing on Broadway in Christopher Durang's play Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike as Sonia. For this role, Nielsen was nominated for the 2013 Tony Award for Best Lead Actress in a Play.

Nielson has appeared in numerous Off-Broadway shows. She won an Obie Award for Best Actress for her role as Madeline Newell in Dog Opera (1995). She won the Obie and a Drama Desk Award nomination for Best Featured Actress for her role as Mrs. Siezmagraff in Betty's Summer Vacation (1999) by Christopher Durang. Her first Off-Broadway appearance was in a 1984 New York Shakespeare Festival production of Henry V at the Delacorte Theater in which she played Mistress Quickly. In 1988 she appeared opposite Laura Dern in The Palace of Amateurs.

In 2005 she starred as Veronica in Christopher Durang's play Miss Witherspoon at Playwrights Horizons. In 2007 she played the lead role of Mary in Crazy Mary by A. R. Gurney at Playwrights Horizons, also starring Sigourney Weaver.She has also appeared at the Guthrie Theater and in many regional theatre productions.

Nielsen's first film appearance was in the 1999 film Advice from a Caterpillar. She next played the role of Emily Bailey in the Woody Allen film Small Time Crooks (2000). She has since appeared in the 2007 film The Savages starring Laura Linney, 2010's Morning Glory starring Rachel McAdams, and That's What She Said (2012)

Her first television appearance was on a 1990 episode of Tales from the Crypt. She has also appeared on Third Watch, Conviction, two episodes of Law and Order, and three episodes of Political Animals as Alice, starring Sigourney Weaver.

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    Speaking fees for Kristine Nielsen, or any other keynote speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The amount that Kristine Nielsen charges to speak often varies according to the circumstances, including their schedule, market conditions, length of presentation, and the location of the event. The speaker fees listed on this website are intended to serve as a guideline only. In some cases, the actual quote may be above or below the stated range. For the most current fee to hire Kristine Nielsen, please fill out the booking request form or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to speak with an experienced booking agent.

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    All American Entertainment has successfully secured celebrity talent like Kristine Nielsen for clients worldwide for more than 15 years. As a full-service talent booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Fill out the booking request form or call our office at 1.800.698.2536, and one of our agents will assist you to book Kristine Nielsen for your next private or corporate function.

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Kristine Nielsen Biography

Nielsen was nominated for the 2013 Tony Award, Best Lead Actress in a Play, for her performance in the play Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike.

Kristine E. Nielsen grew up in the Washington, D.C. and Bethesda, Maryland areas, the daughter of Homer Nielsen (1912-2005), who was born in the Philippines, and Eloise (née Gerard) Nielsen (1918-2009). Her mother, a Democrat, worked in government, at one point for president Jimmy Carter, and her father was a U.S Navy captain.

Her sister was Karen (Nielsen) Grammaticas (1951-2007) wife of Dr. Andrew Grammaticas. Her family spent summers at Cape Cod. Her paternal grandfather was Harold Nielsen (1879-1958), who fought in World War I and had Danish ancestry. Her great-grandfather, Lewis Gerard (1833-1914) was an immigrant from France who fought for the Union in the Civil War.

She trained at Northwestern University (B.A) and the Yale School of Drama (M.F.A). At Yale her classmates included Frances McDormand and Tony Shalhoub. She is married to actor Brent Langdon.

Nielsen has appeared in several Broadway shows. Her first appearance was in the 1985 production of The Iceman Cometh as Pearl. She next appeared in Jackie: An American Life (1997) playing various characters, including Rose Kennedy and Marilyn Monroe.

]In 2000 she played the role of Ninetta in a new production of The Green Bird.[8] In 2005 she played Eunice Hubbell opposite Natasha Richardson's Blanche Dubois and Amy Ryan as Stella in A Streetcar Named Desire. In 2008 she played Madame de Volanges opposite Laura Linney as Marquise de Merteuil in Dangerous Liaisons and also played Anna in To Be or Not to Be. In 2010 she played The Storyteller in Bloody Bloody Andrew Jackson.

She is currently appearing on Broadway in Christopher Durang's play Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike as Sonia. For this role, Nielsen was nominated for the 2013 Tony Award for Best Lead Actress in a Play.

Nielson has appeared in numerous Off-Broadway shows. She won an Obie Award for Best Actress for her role as Madeline Newell in Dog Opera (1995). She won the Obie and a Drama Desk Award nomination for Best Featured Actress for her role as Mrs. Siezmagraff in Betty's Summer Vacation (1999) by Christopher Durang. Her first Off-Broadway appearance was in a 1984 New York Shakespeare Festival production of Henry V at the Delacorte Theater in which she played Mistress Quickly. In 1988 she appeared opposite Laura Dern in The Palace of Amateurs.

In 2005 she starred as Veronica in Christopher Durang's play Miss Witherspoon at Playwrights Horizons. In 2007 she played the lead role of Mary in Crazy Mary by A. R. Gurney at Playwrights Horizons, also starring Sigourney Weaver.She has also appeared at the Guthrie Theater and in many regional theatre productions.

Nielsen's first film appearance was in the 1999 film Advice from a Caterpillar. She next played the role of Emily Bailey in the Woody Allen film Small Time Crooks (2000). She has since appeared in the 2007 film The Savages starring Laura Linney, 2010's Morning Glory starring Rachel McAdams, and That's What She Said (2012)

Her first television appearance was on a 1990 episode of Tales from the Crypt. She has also appeared on Third Watch, Conviction, two episodes of Law and Order, and three episodes of Political Animals as Alice, starring Sigourney Weaver.

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  • How to book Kristine Nielsen?

    Our booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure talent like Kristine Nielsen for both live and virtual events for over 20 years. The team at All American Entertainment represents and listens to the needs of organizations and corporations seeking to hire keynote speakers, celebrities or entertainers for speaking engagements, personal appearances, product endorsements, or corporate entertainment. Fill out a booking request form for Kristine Nielsen, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to discuss your upcoming event. One of our experienced agents will be happy to help you get pricing information and check availability for Kristine Nielsen or any other celebrity of your choice.

  • How much does it cost to book Kristine Nielsen?

    Speaking fees for Kristine Nielsen, or any other keynote speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The amount that Kristine Nielsen charges to speak often varies according to the circumstances, including their schedule, market conditions, length of presentation, and the location of the event. The speaker fees listed on this website are intended to serve as a guideline only. In some cases, the actual quote may be above or below the stated range. For the most current fee to hire Kristine Nielsen, please fill out the booking request form or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to speak with an experienced booking agent.

  • Who is the agent for Kristine Nielsen?

    All American Entertainment has successfully secured celebrity talent like Kristine Nielsen for clients worldwide for more than 20 years. As a full-service talent booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Fill out the booking request form or call our office at 1.800.698.2536, and one of our agents will assist you to book Kristine Nielsen for your next private or corporate function.

  • What is a full-service talent booking agency?

    All American Speakers is a "buyers agent" and exclusively represents talent buyers, meeting planners and event professionals, who are looking to secure celebrities and speakers for personal appearances, speaking engagements, corporate entertainment, public relations campaigns, commercials, or endorsements. We do not exclusively represent Kristine Nielsen or claim ourselves as the exclusive booking agency, business manager, publicist, speakers bureau or management for Kristine Nielsen or any other speaker or celebrity on this website. For more information on how we work and what makes us unique, please read the AAE Advantage.

Kristine Nielsen is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics . The estimated speaking fee range to book Kristine Nielsen for your event is available upon request. Kristine Nielsen generally travels from and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Imelda Staunton, Dale Soules, Adrienne Warren, Stephanie Hsu and Beanie Feldstein. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Kristine Nielsen for an upcoming live or virtual event.

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