Niels Olsen (born 8 March 1960) is a Danish actor. He has appeared in many films and TV series, as well as on stage, including as part of the musical/comedy group ÃÂrkenens Sønner ("Sons of the Desert"). He came to prominence for his role as Niller in the 1999 film The One and Only.
Niels Olsen was born on 8 March 1960 in Aarhus, Denmark.
Olsen has appeared in many films and TV series.
From the 1990s, he performed as part of the musical/comedy group ÃÂrkenens Sønner ("Sons of the Desert") together with Henrik Koefoed, Søren Pilmark, and Asger Reher, who performed at the Bellevue Theatre for a number of years.
He has also performed in revues at the annual Cirkusrevyen, from 1995 until the present day (2025).
In 2000, Olsen won a Robert Award for Best Actor in a Leading Role for his role as Niller in the 1999 film The One and Only.