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Mads Mikkelsen Biography

Birth Name:
Mads Dittmann Mikkelsen
Birth Place:
Copenhagen, Denmark
Profession
Actor

Fast Facts

  • Was a professional dancer for several years before becoming an actor
  • Reprised his role as Le Chiffre, which he originally played in the 2006 James Bond film Casino Royale, by voicing the character in the 2008 video game Quantum of Solace
  • An ardent motorcycle enthusiast, he enjoys riding his rare, Danish-built 1937 Nimbus

Awards

  • 2016Robert Awards-Best Actor in a Leading Role: nominated
  • 2014César Awards-Best Actor: nominated
  • 2014Robert Awards-Best Actor in a Leading Role: winner
  • 2014Bodil Awards-Best Actor in a Leading Role: winner
  • 2013Robert Awards-Best Actor in a Leading Role: nominated
  • 2012Cannes Film Festival-Best Actor: winner
  • 2012European Film Awards-European Actor: nominated
  • 2011Robert Awards-Best Actor in a Leading Role: nominated
  • 2009Robert Awards-Best Actor in a Supporting Role: nominated
  • 2007Robert Awards-Best Actor in a Leading Role: nominated
  • 2005Robert Awards-Best Actor in a Leading Role: winner
  • 2005Bodil Awards-Best Actor in a Leading Role: winner
  • 2004Bodil Awards-Best Actor in a Leading Role: nominated
  • 2003Robert Awards-Best Actor in a Leading Role: nominated
  • 2003Bodil Awards-Best Actor in a Leading Role: nominated

Relationships

  • Viola Mikkelsen -- Daughter
  • Henning Mikkelsen -- Father
  • Bente Christiansen -- Mother
  • Carl Mikkelsen -- Son
  • Hanne Jacobsen -- Wife