| 1. Nicolaj Coster-Waldau does not smoke. |
| 2. He grew up in a small village with approximately 40 residents. |
| 3. Coster became the youngest student to be accepted into the Danish National School of Theater and Contemporary Dance. |
| 4. His stage debut was as Laertes in Hamlet at the Betty Nansen Theater. |
| 5. Coster-Waldau works in both Europe and the United States, allowing him to have a wide range of roles. |
| 6. After gaining success, he was able to select roles in various locations, notably in Scandinavia. |
| 7. Upon joining the Screen Actors Guild, he was so joyful that he purchased four mugs from the SAG website. |
| 8. He owns two dogs. |
| 9. His father-in-law is involved in politics, having served as a member of parliament and leader of a political party. |
| 10. He dislikes it when people make assumptions about him based on rumors. |
| 11. Although he appreciates fine clothing, he does not have many outfits. |
| 12. As a child, Nicolaj wished to become an actor or a footballer. |
| 13. He believes that everyone has the potential for darkness within them. |
| 14. In one interview, he mentioned that he tries not to dwell on regrets, as guilt consumes too much time. |
| 15. He finds it freeing to witness individuals disregarding rules. |
| 16. During a Game of Thrones scene with Locke, he injured his rib because the kick landed on his body instead of his protective gear. |
| 17. Nicolaj Coster-Waldau remains humble, prioritizing his family above all else. |
| 18. A whip bruise on his backside resulted from a scene with Kate Upton on Game of Thrones where he was supposed to receive lashes. |
