Niels Arestrup, a renowned French actor and writer, was born on February 8, 1949, in the charming city of Montreuil, which is now part of the Seine-Saint-Denis department, located in the Île-de-France region of France.
Throughout his illustrious career, Arestrup gained recognition for his outstanding performances in various films, including the critically acclaimed "A Prophet" (2009),the epic war drama "War Horse" (2011),and the historical drama "Diplomacy" (2014).
In his personal life, Arestrup was married to the lovely Isabelle Le Nouvel.
Tragically, Niels Arestrup's life came to an abrupt end on December 1, 2024, in the picturesque town of Ville d'Avray, situated in the Hauts-de-Seine department, also located in the Île-de-France region of France.