Nikolaj Arcel, 1972
Writers · August 25, 1972
Nikolaj Arcel
★ HOW OLD IS NIKOLAJ ARCEL?
Nikolaj Arcel is 53 years old, born August 25, 1972 · Virgo.
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About
Nikolaj Arcel directed A Royal Affair, the 2012 Danish period drama that won two Berlin prizes and earned an Academy Award nomination for Best Foreign Language Film. Born in 1972, Arcel also helmed the 2017 American adaptation of The Dark Tower. As a Virgo, he balances meticulous craft with ambitious storytelling across Danish and Hollywood productions.
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Biography
Nikolaj Arcel is a Danish filmmaker and screenwriter born on 25 August 1972. He achieved international recognition directing A Royal Affair, a 2012 film that secured two prizes at the Berlin International Film Festival and a Best Foreign Language Film nomination at the Academy Awards. In 2017, Arcel directed The Dark Tower, an American film adaptation that expanded his presence in English-language cinema. As a screenwriter and filmmaker, Arcel works across narrative structure and visual composition, genres ranging from period drama to contemporary fantasy. Born under Virgo, his career reflects the sign's precision in craft and analytical approach to complex source material. His work spans Danish and American productions, positioning him as a bridge between European art-house sensibilities and mainstream studio filmmaking.
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Trivia
- A Royal Affair, his breakthrough 2012 film, competed for the Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film.
- The Dark Tower, which he directed in 2017, adapted Stephen King's long-running novel series for American audiences.
- His life-path number is 7, reflecting the numerological association with introspective, analytical creative vision.
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Numerology
LIFE-PATH NUMBER
The Seeker
Analytical and private. Nikolaj Arcel release rarely but deeply, and tend to reward fans with unusual artistic depth rather than constant output.
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Birthday compatibility
By Chinese zodiac — san-he trine for best matches, opposing pair for the most friction-prone.
HIGHLY COMPATIBLE
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- Ruby StokesDragon · 2000
- Lindsay CollinsDragon · 2000
CHALLENGING
- Ádám SimonHorse · 1990
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- How old is Nikolaj Arcel?
- Nikolaj Arcel is 53 years old (born August 25, 1972).
- When is Nikolaj Arcel's birthday?
- Nikolaj Arcel was born on August 25, 1972.
- What is Nikolaj Arcel's zodiac sign?
- Nikolaj Arcel is a Virgo, born August 25, 1972.
- What is Nikolaj Arcel's Chinese zodiac sign?
- Nikolaj Arcel was born in 1972, the year of the Water Rat.
- What does Nikolaj Arcel do?
- Nikolaj Arcel is a writer.
- Is Nikolaj Arcel still alive?
- Yes — Nikolaj Arcel is alive and 53 years old.
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