Nikolaj Coster-Waldau

Nikolaj Coster-Waldau is an Emmy-nominated actor, producer, writer, and UNDP Goodwill Ambassador. Raised in Denmark, he has starred in numerous Scandinavian films, including Headhunters and A Thousand Times Good Night. He gained international recognition and two Primetime Emmy Award nominations for his performance as Jaime Lannister in the HBO series Game of Thrones. He most recently appeared in the Apple TV+ series The Last Thing He Told Me and the historical epic King and Conqueror, which aired on the BBC and CBS. Nikolaj is deeply committed to fighting climate change and inequality and to supporting the work of organizations and individuals making a difference around the world. As the charismatic host of An Optimist’s Guide to the Planet, he shares this passion with the wider public.