Thekla Reuten is a prominent European actress who has made a significant impact on the international stage and screen in the new century. Within a span of just three years, she became a notable figure in the Foreign Language Feature category, being part of two Best Picture Oscar nominees, "Everybody's Famous!" and "Twin Sisters". Her exceptional talent and versatility allowed her to seamlessly transition from her native Dutch language to English-language credits.
Reuten's stage presence was showcased in notable productions, including "Bloodwedding" opposite Gael Garcia Bernal at the Almeida Theatre, directed by Rufus Norris. Her notable English-language credits include her portrayal of a Muslim fundamentalist posing as a nanny in the 2006-2007 Showtime series "Sleeper Cell". She also had a small part in the 2008 hitman drama "In Bruges", starring Colin Farrell and Brendan Gleeson, and guest-starred in an episode of the ABC fantasy series "Lost".
Reuten's impressive filmography includes her role opposite George Clooney in the 2010 thriller "The American", which was shot in Europe, and her appearance in the 2018 Francis Lawrence spy-thriller "Red Sparrow". In 2019, she was awarded Best Actress twice for her lead role in the critically acclaimed intimate drama "Narcosis". Most recently, she played Jillian Salvius in the Netflix action-fantasy series "Warrior Nun" and is set to star in Prime Video's Citadel: Diana, the next chapter in the Citadel Spyverse by the Russo Brothers' AGBO.
Reuten's linguistic abilities are remarkable, as she speaks five European languages - Dutch, English, Italian, German, and French. Born to an Italian mother, she graduated from Amsterdam's Academy of Dramatic Arts in 1997 and quickly gained recognition from stage and screen directors, earning roles in significant productions, debuting with leading Dutch TV series Wij Alexander in 1998.
