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
2012, European Film Awards — European Actor: Nominee
2016, Robert Awards — Best Actor in a Leading Role: Nominee
2007, Bodil Awards — Best Actor in a Leading Role: Nominee
2012, Cannes Film Festival — Best Actor: Winner
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2014, Robert Awards — Best Actor in a Leading Role: Winner
2014, Bodil Awards — Best Actor in a Leading Role: Winner
2004, Bodil Awards — Best Actor in a Leading Role: Nominee
2011, Robert Awards — Best Actor in a Leading Role: Nominee
2005, Robert Awards — Best Actor in a Leading Role: Winner
2007, Robert Awards — Best Actor in a Leading Role: Nominee
2013, Robert Awards — Best Actor in a Leading Role: Nominee
2003, Bodil Awards — Best Actor in a Leading Role: Nominee
2009, Robert Awards — Best Actor in a Supporting Role: Nominee
2006, Robert Awards — Best Actor in a Supporting Role: Nominee
2013, Bodil Awards — Best Actor in a Leading Role: Nominee
2005, Bodil Awards — Best Actor in a Leading Role: Winner
2008, European Film Awards — European Actor: Nominee
2003, Robert Awards — Best Actor in a Leading Role: Nominee
Relationships
Henning Mikkelsen — Father
Bente Christiansen — Mother
Lars Mikkelsen — Brother
Hanne Jacobsen — Wife
Viola Mikkelsen — Daughter
Carl Mikkelsen — Son
College
Århus Theatre School, Århus, Denmark (1996)
TV Premiere Dates
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