Danish actors we will see in cinemas this spring
by anders-from-randers | created - 14 Mar 2013 | updated - 14 Mar 2013 | PublicDanish males actors we will see in cinemas this coming spring 2013
1. Mads Mikkelsen
Actor | Hannibal
Mads Mikkelsen's great successes parallel those achieved by the Danish film industry since the mid-1990s. He was born in Østerbro, Copenhagen, to Bente Christiansen, a nurse, and Henning Mikkelsen, a banker.
Starting out as a low-life pusher/junkie in the 1996 success Pusher (1996), he slowly grew ...
2. Nikolaj Coster-Waldau
Actor | Game of Thrones
Nikolaj Coster-Waldau (born 27 July 1970) is a Danish actor, producer and screenwriter. He graduated from the Danish National School of Theatre in Copenhagen in 1993. Coster-Waldau's breakthrough performance in Denmark was his role in the film Nightwatch (1994). Since then he has appeared in ...
3. Ulrich Thomsen
Actor | Festen
Ulrich Thomsen graduated from The Danish National School of Theatre and Contemporary Dance in 1993, after which playing on several theaters in Copenhagen, i.e. Dr. Dantes Aveny, Mungo Park and Østre Gasværks Teater. His debut on film was in Ole Bornedal's Nightwatch (1994). Since then a number of ...
4. Nikolaj Lie Kaas
Actor | Kvinden i buret
"There are those who miss being in-depth with the world," explains Nikolaj Lie Kaas in an interview with Politiken on April 29th, 2001, "but for me superficiality means a lot - that's where I get my drive." This is an interesting comment from an actor, whose acting always strikes a deeply personal ...
"Kvinden i buret"
5. Kim Bodnia
Actor | Pusher
Kim Bodnia is a Danish actor, who was born in Copenhagen in 1965.
Kim Bodnia is educated as an actor at the Copenhagen Theatre school (1988-1991). After an amazing theatre career as an actor and creator of new Danish theatre in Copenhagen, he had his breakthrough in Nightwatch (1994) for which he ...
"Skytten"
6. Jesper Christensen
Actor | Spectre
Born 1948 in central Copenhagen. Lived there ever since. Did 25 years of theatre, - like Alceste in the Misanthropist, Richard in Richard lll (solo), Faust in Faust, Astrov in Vanja, a lot of worried men,- stopped doing it in 1998. Since then only worried men on film. Worked on more than 100 films ...
7. Lars Mikkelsen
Actor | Headhunter
Lars was born in Gladsaxe near Copenhagen, Denmark as the first child of Bente Christiansen, an occupational health nurse, and Henning Mikkelsen, a bank clerk. Lars grew up in Copenhagen, where about one and a half years after him brother Mads was born, who's also an actor now. At first the family ...
8. Thomas Bo Larsen
Actor | Jagten
Thomas Bo Larsen was born on November 27, 1963 in Gladsaxe, Denmark. He is an actor, known for The Hunt (2012), The Celebration (1998) and Another Round (2020).
"Jagten"
9. Jens Jørn Spottag
Actor | To verdener
Jens Jørn Spottag was born on December 13, 1957 in Odder, Denmark. He is an actor, known for Worlds Apart (2008), The Idiots (1998) and The Legacy (2014). He was previously married to Dea Fog.
10. Søren Pilmark
Actor | Blinkende lygter
Søren Pilmark was born on October 16, 1955 in Copenhagen, Denmark as Søren Louis Pilmark. He is an actor and writer, known for Flickering Lights (2000), Downsizing (2017) and Department Q: The Keeper of Lost Causes (2013).
Søren Pilmark (born 16 October 1955) is a Danish actor and director who has ...
"Kvinden i buret"
11. Pilou Asbæk
Actor | Ghost in the Shell
Pilou Asbæk graduated from The Danish National School of Performing Arts in 2008. In the same year, he played the leading role in Niels Arden Oplev's drama Worlds Apart. In 2010 he had his breakthrough as the inmate Rune in Lindholm & Noer's prison drama R for which he won the prize for Best actor ...
12. Mikkel Boe Følsgaard
Actor | En kongelig affære
Mikkel Boe Følsgaard is a young danish actor. In 2012, he won the award of Best Male Actor at the Berlinale for his appearance in the movie A Royal Affair, while still attending theatre school, Statens Teaterskole in Copenhagen. He graduated in the summer of 2012.
Mikkel Boe Følsgaard grew up in the...
"Kvinden i buret"
13. Troels Lyby
Actor | Klassefesten
Troels Lyby was born on October 15, 1966 in Århus, Denmark. He is an actor, known for The Reunion (2011), Department Q: The Keeper of Lost Causes (2013) and Accused (2005).
14. Rasmus Botoft
Actor | Ein Sommer in Dänemark
Rasmus Botoft was born January 5, 1972 in Amager, Copenhagen, Denmark. He now lives with his wife actor Lisbeth Wulff in Copenhagen. Since the graduation from Aarhus Theatre School (1999) Rasmus was hired to be part of the ensemble at the Royal Danish Theatre. He quit to work in television, film ...
15. Martin Buch
Actor | Rytteriet
Martin Buch was born November 4th, 1968 Kgs. Lyngby, Denmark. He now lives in Copenhagen. Since the graduation from Aarhus Theatre School (1996) Martin was freelancing at several theaters including the Royal Danish Theatre. In 2002 he starred in 'Fukssvansen' and was nominated a Danish Academy ...
"Alle for to"
16. David Dencik
Actor | Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy
David Dencik was born on October 31, 1974 in Sweden. He is an actor and producer, known for Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy (2011), No Time to Die (2021) and The Homesman (2014).
17. Nicolas Bro
Actor | Retfærdighedens ryttere
Nicolas Bro was born on March 16, 1972 in Copenhagen, Denmark. He is an actor and assistant director, known for Riders of Justice (2020), Adam's Apples (2005) and Kongekabale (2004).
18. Lars Brygmann
Actor | Retfærdighedens ryttere
Lars Brygmann was born on February 17, 1957 in Copenhagen, Denmark. He is an actor, known for Riders of Justice (2020), Dicte (2013) and Rembrandt (2002). He has been married to Katrine Brygmann Salomon since 2000.
19. Søren Malling
Actor | Kapringen
Søren Malling was born in Denmark in 1964 and went to Odense Theatre School from 1988 - 1992.
Malling has appeared in many Danish TV successes such as Unit 1 (2000), The Killing (2007), Borgen (2010-2013). His credits include films as A Royal Affair (2012), A Hijacking (2012), A War (2015), Men & ...
20. Jakob Cedergren
Actor | Den skyldige
Jakob Cedergren was born on January 10, 1973 in Lund, Sweden. He is an actor, known for The Guilty (2018), Submarino (2010) and Terribly Happy (2008).
21. Rasmus Bjerg
Actor | Flammen & Citronen
Rasmus Bjerg was born on July 28, 1976 in Kolding, Denmark. He is an actor and writer, known for Flame & Citron (2008), The Way to Mandalay (2018) and Wild Men (2021).
"Alle for to"
22. Mick Øgendahl
Actor | Tomgang
Mick Øgendahl was born on April 7, 1973 in Silkeborg, Denmark. He is an actor and writer, known for Tomgang (2013), Take the Trash (2008) and Minkavlerne (2019).
23. Jonatan Spang
Actor | De unge år: Erik Nietzsche sagaen del 1
Jonatan Spang was born on February 4, 1978 in Gladsaxe, Denmark. He is an actor and writer, known for De unge år: Erik Nietzsche sagaen del 1 (2007), Lillemand (2015) and After the Wedding (2006).
"Alle for to"
24. Lars Ranthe
Actor | Druk
Lars Ranthe was born on August 26, 1969 in Vesterbro, Copenhagen, Denmark. He is an actor, known for Another Round (2020), Adam's Apples (2005) and Dirch (2011). He has been married to Christine Albeck Børge since 1998.
"Skytten"
25. Carsten Bjørnlund
Actor | Arvingerne
Carsten Bjørnlund was born on June 28, 1973 in Copenhagen, Denmark. He is an actor, known for The Legacy (2014), Rita (2012) and The Thing (2011). He has been married to Christie Fals since 2018. He was previously married to Signe Skov.
"Skytten"
26. Henning Valin Jakobsen
Actor | Fasandræberne
Henning Valin Jakobsen was born on July 25, 1965 in Denmark. He is an actor, known for Department Q: The Absent One (2014), The Bridge (2011) and The Last Kingdom (2015).
"Skytten"
27. Kenneth Carmohn
Actor | Kvinden i buret
Kenneth Carmohn was born on January 24, 1965. He is an actor, known for Department Q: The Keeper of Lost Causes (2013), A Viking Saga: Son of Thor (2008) and Baby (2003).
"Skytten"
28. Kristian Halken
Actor | Oldboys
Kristian Halken was born on April 3, 1955 in Horsens, Denmark. He is an actor and writer, known for Oldboys (2009), When in Rome (2024) and Gufol mysteriet (1997).
"Skytten"
29. Bent Mejding
Actor | En kongelig affære
Bent Mejding was born on January 14, 1937 in Denmark. He is an actor and director, known for A Royal Affair (2012), Brothers (2004) and Drømmen (2006). He has been married to Susse Wold since May 21, 1983. He was previously married to Susanne Theil.
"Skytten"
30. Kurt Ravn
Actor | Smukke mennesker
Kurt Ravn was born on December 29, 1947 in Denmark. He is an actor, known for Nothing's All Bad (2010), Jeppe on the Hill (1981) and Matador (1978).
"Det grå guld"
31. Lars Knutzon
Actor | Det grå guld
Lars Knutzon was born on October 1, 1941 in Denmark. He is an actor and director, known for Det grå guld (2013), Jul i den gamle trædemølle (1990) and Kun en pige (1995).
Lars is an extraordinary Danish actor with a impressive resume with film and television credits from the last four decades. He ...
"Det grå guld"
32. Anders Matthesen
Actor | Sorte kugler
Anders Matthesen was born on July 6, 1975 in Østerbro, Copenhagen, Denmark. He is an actor and writer, known for What Goes Around (2009), The Trouble with Terkel (2004) and Checkered Ninja (2018).
"Det grå guld"
33. René Dif
Soundtrack | Cold Pursuit
René Dif was born on October 17, 1967 in Copenhagen, Denmark. He is an actor and composer, known for Cold Pursuit (2019), Monsters vs. Aliens (2009) and Meet the Spartans (2008). He was previously married to Rikke Maija.
"Det grå guld"
34. Erik Holmey
Actor | Conan the Barbarian
Erik Holmey was born on February 25, 1942 in Frederiksberg, Denmark. He is an actor, known for Conan the Barbarian (1982), One Hell of a Christmas (2002) and Pistoleros (2007).
"Det grå guld"
35. Kim Sønderholm
Actor | Bedrag
Born as Kim Sønderholm Andersen in Aarhus, Denmark, Kim was already at the age of 12 familiar with the media business. He was started as a weekly co-host at a local radio station in his hometown. Already after a few shows he was given his own DJ program each week. At a few occasions Kim also went ...
"Det grå guld"
36. Stefan Pagels Andersen
Actor | Det grå guld
Stefan Pagels Andersen is a Danish Actor and Improviser from Copenhagen Denmark, Educated in improvisation from i.O. Chicago. He has performed Theatre at the Royal Theatre of Denmark and Betty Nansen.
He trained improvisation as part of his work with Det Andet Liv, and later went on to study Improv ...
"Det grå guld"
37. Joen Højerslev
Actor | Det grå guld
Joen Højerslev was born on July 30, 1974 in Denmark. He is an actor, known for Det grå guld (2013), Kaldet (2020) and Herrens veje (2017).
"Det grå guld"
38. Roland Møller
Actor | Under sandet
Born in Odense, Denmark, Roland Møller debuted on screen in 2010 in Lindholm & Noer's prison drama R as "the Mason", a brutal inmate, high in the pecking order. In 2011 Roland was nominated Best Supporting Actor for the film at The Danish Critics Association Awards, Bodil.
Two years later, Roland ...
"Nordvest"
39. Nicholas Westwood Kidd
Soundtrack | Kvinden i buret
Nicholas Westwood Kidd was born on March 31, 1989 in Dundee, Scotland, UK. He is an actor, known for Department Q: The Keeper of Lost Causes (2013), Northwest (2013) and For det fælles bedste (2014).
"Nordvest"
40. Oscar Dyekjær Giese
Actor | Nordvest
Oscar Dyekjær Giese is known for Northwest (2013), All In (2017) and 2 Døgn (2021).
"Nordvest"
41. Gustav Dyekjær Giese
Actor | Retfærdighedens ryttere
Gustav Dyekjær Giese was born on July 15, 1993 in Frederiksberg, Denmark. He is an actor, known for Riders of Justice (2020), Northwest (2013) and When Animals Dream (2014).
"Nordvest"
42. Ali Kazim
Actor | Adams æbler
Ali Kazim was born on April 26, 1973 in Nørrebro, Denmark. He is an actor and director, known for Adam's Apples (2005), Rejsen til Saturn (2008) and Pizza King (1999).
"MGP Missionen"
43. Tommy Kenter
Actor | Lad isbjørnene danse
Tommy Kenter has an incredible repertoire, and does all sorts of characters, from his goofy character Keld to his hard-of-hearing and very eccentric Fru Kristoff. Although preferably a comedy actor, he showed that he could do serious bits as well with Dance of the Polar Bears (1990). With Per ...
"Otto er et næsehorn"
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