Mads Mikkelsen
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Gender: Male
Place of Birth: Østerbro, Copenhagen, Denmark
Biography:
Born in 1965 in Denmark, Mads Dittmann Mikkelsen is a versatile and talented actor who has left an indelible mark on both the Danish and international film scenes. Raised in Copenhagen, he discovered his love for acting early on and pursued it relentlessly, eventually becoming one of his country's most celebrated actors.
In his native Denmark, Mikkelsen gained fame through various roles, including Tonny in the Pusher trilogy, Detective Sergeant Allan Fischer in the TV series Rejseholdet, Niels in Open Hearts, Svend in The Green Butchers, Ivan in Adam's Apples, and Jacob Petersen in After the Wedding. His exceptional acting skills soon caught the attention of international filmmakers.
His breakthrough role came when he was cast as Le Chiffre, the main antagonist, in the iconic James Bond movie Casino Royale (2006). This role catapulted him onto the global stage and paved the way for numerous other successful projects.
Since then, Mikkelsen has played a diverse range of characters, from Igor Stravinsky in Coco Chanel & Igor Stravinsky to Johann Friedrich Struensee in A Royal Affair. In 2012, he delivered an outstanding performance as Lucas in the Danish film The Hunt, which earned him the Best Actor award at the Cannes Film Festival.
Mikkelsen's talent has not gone unnoticed by Marvel and Lucasfilm, leading to his roles as Kaecilius in Doctor Strange (2016), Galen Erso in Rogue One (2016), and Gellert Grindelwald in Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets of Dumbledore (2022). He has also ventured into the world of video games, starring as Cliff Unger in Hideo Kojima's Death Stranding (2019).
In addition to his film and gaming endeavors, Mikkelsen played Dr. Hannibal Lecter in the critically acclaimed television series Hannibal (2013-2015), earning widespread praise for his portrayal of the notorious cannibal psychiatrist.
Mads Mikkelsen's undeniable talent and striking appearance have made him a favorite among filmmakers worldwide. A. O. Scott from The New York Times once stated that while he has found success in Hollywood, "on the domestic front, [he] is something else: a star, an axiom, a face of the resurgent Danish cinema." With a career spanning over two decades and numerous accolades under his belt, Mads Mikkelsen's legacy as a remarkable actor continues to grow.
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