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Mikael Persbrandt

Actor | * 09/25/1963 (60) | Jakobsberg (Sweden)
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Mikael Åke Persbrandt (Swedish pronunciation: [ˈmîːkaɛl ˈpæ̂ːʂbrant] ; born 25 September 1963) is a Swedish actor. In Swedish films, he is perhaps best known for playing Gunvald Larsson in the Beck series of movies. He is internationally known for his starring role in the Academy Award-winning feature, In a Better World, directed by Susanne Bier. His performance earned him a 2011 European Film Award nomination for Best Actor. Other parts include the role of Carl Hamilton from the novels by Jan Guillou, Beorn in The Hobbit, as well as Jakob Nyman in the English TV series Sex Education. ()
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Mikael Åke PersbrandtisaSwedish actor. In Swedish films he usually has lead roles and “tough guy” parts. He is perhaps most famous for his recurring role as theno-nonsensepolice officerGunvald Larssonin the latest installment of theMartin Beckmovies. He is frequently the subject of much pressgossipin evening newspapers such asAftonbladetandExpressen.

Most frequent genres for this person: Drama | Thriller | Crime

Known for these Movies & Shows

In 1870s America, a peaceful American settler kills his family's murderer which unleashes the fury of a notorious gang leader. His cowardly fellow townspeople then betray him, forcing him to hunt down ...

The Salvation

FSK: 16+ years

2014 | 3.2/5 | 1h 32min
Drama, Western
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The Dwarves, Bilbo and Gandalf have successfully escaped the Misty Mountains, and Bilbo has gained the One Ring. They all continue their journey to get their gold back from the Dragon, Smaug. ...

The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug

FSK: 12+ years

2013 | 3.8/5 | 2h 41min
Fantasy, Adventure, Action
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The lives of two Danish families cross each other, and an extraordinary but risky friendship comes into bud. But loneliness, frailty and sorrow lie in wait. ...

In a Better World

FSK: 12+ years

2010 | 3.6/5 | 1h 58min
Drama
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Two small-town aspiring musicians chase their pop star dreams at a global music competition, where high stakes, scheming rivals and onstage mishaps test their bond. ...

Eurovision Song Contest: The Story of Fire Saga

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2020 | 3.2/5 | 2h 3min
Comedy, Music
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Awards & Nominations for Mikael Persbrandt

Ingmar Bergman Award 2x Guldbagge Award for Best Actor in a Leading Role European Film Award for Best Actor European Film Academy Lux Award
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Movies with Mikael Persbrandt as Actor(90)

as Dag Hammarskjöld2023 Hammarskjöld
as Self / Helmer Jr2022 Creation of the Kingdom of Exodus
as Peder2021 Tills solen går upp
as Victor Karlosson2020 Eurovision Song Contest: The Story of Fire Saga
as Hasse P2018 The Cake General
as himself2018 Bergman: A Year in a Life
as The Famous Actor2018 X&Y
as Alexander Zalachenko2018 The Girl in the Spider's Web
as Greybeard2017 King Arthur: Legend of the Sword
as Prall2016 Alone in Berlin
as Dag Hammarskjold2016 The Siege of Jadotville
as Gunvald Larsson2016 Beck 31 - Gunvald
as Gunvald Larsson2015 Beck 27 - Room 302
as Gunvald Larsson2015 Beck 28 - The Family
as Gunvald Larsson2015 Beck 29 - Invasion
as Gunvald Larsson2015 Beck 30 - The Hospital Murders
as Thomas Jacob2014 Someone You Love
as Peter Jensen2014 The Salvation
as Beorn2014 The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies
as Beorn2013 The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug
as Hasse2013 Nobody Owns Me
as Carl Hamilton2012 Hamilton: In the Interest of the Nation
as Carl Hamilton2012 Hamilton 2: But Not If It Concerns Your Daughter
as Erik Maria Bark2012 The Hypnotist
as Johan2011 Stockholm East
as Stefan2011 Somewhere Else
as Anton2010 In a Better World
as Gunvald Larsson2010 Beck 26 - Buried Alive
as Gunvald Larsson2009 Beck 25 - The Eye of the Storm
as Carl Johan Ruth2008 The Kautokeino Rebellion
as Sigfrid Larsson2008 Everlasting Moments
as Lars2008 Heaven's Heart
as himself2007 One Eye Red
as himself2007 Underbar och älskad av alla
as Tomas Söderberg2007 Solstorm
as Gunvald Larsson2007 Beck 19 - The Vulture
as Gunvald Larsson2007 Beck 20 - The Lawyer
as Gunvald Larsson2007 Beck 21 - The Japanese Painting
as Gunvald Larsson2007 Beck 22 - The Weak Link
as Gunvald Larsson2007 Beck 23 - The Silent Scream
as Gunvald Larsson2007 Beck 24 - In the Name of God
as Thomas2007 Gangster
as Lars2006 No Tears
as Priest2006 The Lovelife of a Fat Thief
as Björn2006 Search
2006 Miss Julie: 100 Years in the Limelight
as Gunvald Larsson2006 Beck 17 - The Scorpion
as Gunvald Larsson2006 Beck 18 - The Girl in the Root Cellar
as Tomas Gaal2006 One Way
as Åke2005 Bang Bang Orangutang
as Jocke2005 Double Shift
as Westman2005 Lovisa och Carl Michael
as X2004 Den starkare
as Thomas2004 Day and Night
as Ulf2004 Three Suns
as Frank2003 At Point Blank
as Adam (young)2003 Now
2003 Gunnar Govin - en man, en röst, en resa
as Gunvald Larsson2002 Beck 12 - The Loner
as Gunvald Larsson2002 Beck 13 - Sender Unknown
as Gunvald Larsson2002 Beck 14 - The Advertising Man
as Gunvald Larsson2002 Beck 15 - The Boy in the Glass Ball
as Gunvald Larsson2002 Beck 16 - The Last Witness
as Johan2002 Everyone Loves Alice
as Kullman2001 Dragonflies
as Gunvald Larsson2001 Beck 09 - The Price of Vengeance
as Gunvald Larsson2001 Beck 10 - The Man Without a Face
as Gunvald Larsson2001 Beck 11 - The Cartel
as Åke Frigårdh2000 Gossip
as Georg1999 Adult Behavior
as Andreas Persson1999 Deadly Drift
as The paramedic1999 Fatimas tredje hemlighet
as Glenn1998 Hela härligheten
as Roger Nyman1998 The Last Contract
1998 102 Years in the Heart of Europe: A Portrait of Ernst Jünger
as Gunvald Larsson1998 Beck 03 - White Nights
as Gunvald Larsson1998 Beck 04 - Eye for an Eye
as Gunvald Larsson1998 Beck 05 - The Boarding House Pearl
as Gunvald Larsson1998 Beck 06 - The Monster
as Gunvald Larsson1998 Beck 07 - The Money Man
as Gunvald Larsson1998 Beck 08 - Trails in Darkness
as Hjorth1997 Nature's Warrior
as Gunvald Larsson1997 Beck - The Man with the Icons
as Konstantin1997 9 millimeter
as Roffe1997 Beneath the Surface
as Gunvald Larsson1997 Beck 01 - The Decoy Boy
as C-O1996 Ellinors bröllop
as Peter1995 Between Summers
as Polis 11994 The Police Murderer
as Svante1990 Nigger

TV Shows/Series with Mikael Persbrandt as Actor(14)

as Stagge2023 Poromafia
as Hans Holmér2021 The Unlikely Murderer
as Harald Edelstam2019 Invisible Heroes
as himself2019 Expeditionen
as Jakob Nyman2019 Sex Education
as himself2016 Vänligen: Lars Lerin
2008 Innocently Convicted
as himself2007 The 7 Deadly Sins
2006 Ett herrans liv
as  Martin Holst2005 Medicinmannen
as Gunvald Larsson1999 Beck
as Jocke1996 Anna Holt
as Hellman1994 Den vite riddaren
as Ola Simonsson1992 Rederiet

Movies with Mikael Persbrandt as Crew(1)

Production/Executive Producer2018 The Cake General

Additional Information

Official websites:
www.persbrandt.com
Instagram
Citizenship: Sweden
Born: Wednesday, 09/25 1963 (September) in Jakobsberg (Sweden) (current age: 60 years + 206 days)
Zodiac sign: Libra (Chinese zodiac sign: Rabbit)
Languages: Swedish (SV)
Other names for Mikael Persbrandt (nicknames, foreign languages etc.):
"Mikael Åke Persbrandt"
Mikael Persbrandt frequently works together with these people:
Rolf Börjlind (47x, Crew)
Peter Haber (32x, Actor)
Ingvar Hirdwall (31x, Actor)
Cecilia Börjlind (31x, Crew)
Anna-Lena Melin (29x, Crew)
Lars Blomgren (28x, Crew)
Rebecka Hemse (27x, Actress)
Stefan Ljungberg (26x, Crew)
Lasse Westfelt (26x, Crew)
Maj Sjöwall (24x, Crew)
Peter Hüttner (23x, Actor)
Kjell Sundvall (5x, Crew)
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WatchPlayStream ID: PEOPLE:1459, Added: 03/23/2018, Last updated: 04/15/2024