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Kim Bodnia Biography

Birth Name:Kim Bodnia

Birth Place:Copenhagen, Denmark

Profession Actor

Fast Facts

  • Graduated from National Theatre School in Copenhagen in 1991
  • Married to actress Rikke Louise Andersson
  • Aimed to be a professional goal keeper, however a foot injury led him into theatre
  • In the beginning of his career, he was often casted as brutal characters
  • Directed the play "The Tailor's Tale" in 2014
  • While attending high school, became the youth champion in the 100-metre run and the long jump

Awards

  • 1995Robert-Best Supporting Actor (Årets mandlige birolle): winner
  • 2000Robert-Best Actor (Årets mandlige hovedrolle): nominated
  • 2003Robert-Best Actor (Årets mandlige hovedrolle): nominated
  • 2009Bodil-Best Supporting Actor (Bedste mandlige birolle): winner
  • 2011Bodil-Best Supporting Actor (Bedste mandlige birolle): nominated
  • 2012Golden Nymph-Outstanding Actor in a Drama Series: nominated
  • 2013Zulu-Best Actor (Årets danske skuespiller): nominated
  • 2014Robert-Best Actor - TV Series (Årets mandlige hovedrolle - tv-serie): winner
  • 2014Golden Nymph-Outstanding Actor in a Drama Series: winner
  • 2014Zulu-Best Actor (Årets mandlige skuespiller): nominated
  • 2019BAFTA TV Award-Best Supporting Actor: nominated
  • 2025UK Film Award-Best Supporting Actor: winner