• Name: Mads Mikkelsen
  • Date of Birth: November 22, 1965
  • Place of Birth: Østerbro, Denmark
Mini-bio: Danish-born Mads Mikkelsen studied his craft at Arhus Theatre School near his hometown of Copenhagen before embarking on his professional career. He would appear in many Danish films throughout the '9... read more0s, such as Pusher and Bleeder and on the series Unit One before transitioning into American cinema, playing Tristan in 2004's King Arthur and villain La Chiffre in 2006's Casino Royale. Mikkelsen would soon follow this up with roles in Monsters vs. Aliens, Valhalla Rising, and 2010's Clash of the Titans, in which he played Draco. ~ Cammila Albertson, Rovi
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Mads Mikkelsen mini-bio
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Mads Dittmann Mikkelsen has been married to Hanne Jacobsen since 1987 and together they have two children, Viola and Carl Mikkelsen. After attending Århus Theatre School, he made his film debut in the movie Pusher.

He has starred in popular movies such as Blinkende Lygter, The Green Butchers, his film debut Pusher, and Pusher II. Arguably, Mikkelsen's most famous role was as a cop in the Danish television series Rejseholdet (in English, Unit One). The success in his home country includes "Flickering Lights" (2000), "Shake It All About" (2001) and the Emmy winning police series "Unit 1" (2000).

He also starred in the Jerry Bruckheimer production of King Arthur in which he portrayed Tristan. He stars as the villain Le Chiffre in the 21st James Bond film Casino Royale. His latest appearance was in the film After the Wedding.

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Mads Mikkelsen Information:
Eye color:light brown/hazel
Height: 6' (1.83 m)
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Education: Århus Theatre School,
Family:Parents Henning &
brother Lars
wife Hanne
Two children, Viola and Carl.
Resides in: Gothenburg & Denmark
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Personal interests/hobbies:A keen motorcyclist owning a rare 1937 Danish Nimbus.
dancing, gymnastics
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Other:If he could play one character from history it would be Ghengis Khan and it is his dream to one day work with Martin Scorcese - so he said!



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