Amanda Collin facts for kids
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Amanda Collin
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Collin in 2017
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| Born | 4 March 1986 Denmark
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| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 2011–present |
Amanda Collin is a talented actress from Denmark. She was born on March 4, 1986. She is well-known for her roles in popular TV shows like Raised by Wolves and House of the Dragon. She has also starred in several movies, including A Terrible Woman and Department Q: A Conspiracy of Faith.
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Early Life and Background
Amanda Collin grew up in Denmark. She later became a professional actress.
Acting Career Highlights
Amanda Collin started her acting journey in theatre. From 2015 to 2016, she was part of the Mungo Park Theatre group. There, she performed in plays based on Hans Christian Andersen's fairytales and other famous works like Hamlet.
Breakthrough Roles
In 2016, Amanda Collin gained attention for her role as Rakel in the Danish movie Department Q: A Conspiracy of Faith. Rakel was a religious mother whose children were kidnapped. For this role, Amanda was nominated for a Robert Award. This award is like the Danish version of the Academy Award.
Her career really took off in 2017. She played the main character, Marie, in the film En frygtelig kvinde. Her performance was highly praised. She won both the Robert Award and the Bodil Award for Best Actress in a Leading Role in 2018 for this role. These are two of the biggest acting awards in Denmark.
Sci-Fi and Fantasy Roles
In 2019, Amanda Collin appeared in the movie Resin. She was nominated for another Robert Award for Best Actress in a Supporting Role for her work in this film.
A big step in her career came in 2020. She starred in the science fiction drama series Raised by Wolves. In this show, she played the main character, Mother, also known as Lamia. The series was produced by HBO Max and ran until 2022. She appeared in 18 episodes of the show.
More recently, in 2024, Amanda Collin joined the cast of the popular fantasy series House of the Dragon. This show is a prequel to Game of Thrones. She played the character of Lady Jeyne Arryn in three episodes.
Selected Film and Television Work
Amanda Collin has been in many films and TV shows since 2011. Here are some of her notable projects:
Films
- Department Q: A Conspiracy of Faith (2016) as Rakel
- En frygtelig kvinde (2017) as Marie
- Resin (2019) as Roald
- The Exception (2019) as Malene
- The Promised Land (2023) as Ann Barbara
- The Quiet Ones (2024) as Maria
Television Series
- Sjit Happens (2013–2017) in 9 episodes
- Splitting Up Together (2016) as Charlotte in 4 episodes
- Theo & Den Magiske Talisman (2018) as Oraklet in 24 episodes
- Raised by Wolves (2020–2022) as Mother / Lamia in 18 episodes
- House of the Dragon (2024) as Lady Jeyne Arryn in 3 episodes
See also
In Spanish: Amanda Collin para niños
