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Noomi Rapace Biography

Birth Name:Noomi Norén

Birth Place:Hudiksvall, Gävleborgs län, Sweden

Profession Actress, Producer

Fast Facts

Was nominated for the 2009 European Film Award for Best Actress in recognition of performance in "The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo․"
Won the award for Best Female Action Star for her role in "Girl with the Dragon Tattoo" at the 2010 EDA Awards, presented by the Alliance of Women Film Journalists
Left home at age 15 to enroll in drama school in Stockholm
Married actor Ola Norell from 2001 to 2011, and together they choose the surname Rapace (French for "Bird of Prey")
Quote: "I always want to keep on challenging myself․ I also do have some kind of master plan in the roles I choose․"
Quote: "When I was 14 or 15, I had many interesting piercings and I was some kind of punk rocker․"
Learned to speak Icelandic after her family move to Iceland during her childhood
Her first name is pronounced "know-me․"

Awards

2008Bodil-Best Actress (Bedste kvindelige hovedrolle): winner
2008Robert-Best Actress (Årets kvindelige hovedrolle): winner
2009European Film Award-European Actress: nominated
2010Davis Award-Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role: nominated
2010Guldbagge-Best Actress (Bästa kvinnliga huvudroll): winner
2010HFCS Award-Best Actress: nominated
2010Jupiter Award-Best International Actress: winner
2010Sierra Award-Best Actress: nominated
2010NYFCO Award-Breakthrough Performance: winner
2010Satellite Award-Best Actress in a Motion Picture, Drama: winner
2010SLFCA Award-Best Actress: nominated
2010International Jury Award-Best Actress: winner
2011Saturn Award-Best Actress: nominated
2011EDA Female Focus Award-Best Breakthrough Performance: nominated
2011EDA Female Focus Award-Women's Image Award: nominated
2011EDA Female Focus Award-Best Female Action Star: winner
2011BAFTA Film Award-Best Leading Actress: nominated
2011COFCA Award-Breakthrough Film Artist: nominated
2011Critics Choice Award-Best Actress: nominated
2011Empire Award-Best Actress: winner
2011Guldbagge-Best Actress (Bästa kvinnliga huvudroll): nominated
2011ALFS Award-Actress of the Year: nominated
2011Best Actress-: winner
2012Amanda-Best Actress (Årets kvinnelige skuespiller): winner
2012Jupiter Award-Best International Actress: nominated
2012Kanonprisen-Best Female Actress in a Leading Role: nominated
2012Teen Choice Award-Choice Movie Actress: Action: nominated
2012Teen Choice Award-Choice Movie Breakout: nominated
2019Best Actress-Best Actress: nominated
2021IFJA Award-Best Actress: nominated
2021NTFCA Award-Best Actress: nominated
2021Best Actress-Secció Oficial Fantàstic: winner
2022AFCA Award-Best Actress: nominated
2025Best Actress-Best Actress in a Short FIlm: nominated
2025Best International Short-Best International Short: winner
2025Short Film Award-Best Actress: winner