Mads Mikkelsen

Mads Mikkelsen

1965-11-22 Østerbro, Copenhagen, Denmark 74 Credits

Biography

Mads Dittmann Mikkelsen (Danish: [ˈmæsˈme̝kl̩sn̩]; born 22 November 1965) is a Danish actor. He rose to fame in Denmark as an actor for his roles such as Tonny in the first two films of the Pusher film trilogy (1996, 2004), Detective Sergeant Allan Fischer in the television series Rejseholdet (2000–2004), Niels in Open Hearts (2002), Svend in The Green Butchers (2003), Ivan in Adam's Apples (2005), and Jacob Petersen in After the Wedding (2006). Mikkelsen achieved worldwide recognition for play...

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Dust Bunny

Dust Bunny

2026

Acting

An eight-year-old girl asks her scheming neighbor for help in killing the monster under her bed that she thinks ate her family.

The Last Viking

The Last Viking

2025

as Manfred

Acting

Anker is released from prison after a fourteen year sentence for robbery. Anker’s brother, Manfred, is the only one who knows where the money from the...

Summer Game Fest 2025

2025

as Self

Acting

A fan-first celebration of the future of video games, featuring world premiere new game announcements and first looks at the latest games from the wor...

Mads Mikkelsen, Devil In The Flesh

2025

as Self

Acting

Impassivity and silence are Mads Mikkelsen's trademarks, and roles without reply his specialty. His sculptural allure is such that his mere presence t...

Mufasa: The Lion King

Mufasa: The Lion King

2024

as Kiros (voice)

7.4
Acting

Mufasa, a cub lost and alone, meets a sympathetic lion named Taka, the heir to a royal bloodline. The chance meeting sets in motion an expansive journ...

Timeless Heroes: Indiana Jones & Harrison Ford

Timeless Heroes: Indiana Jones & Harrison Ford

2023

as Self

7.7
Acting

An in-depth look at an incredible moment in film history when Steven Spielberg and George Lucas assembled an amazing creative team to collaborate on a...

The Promised Land

The Promised Land

2023

as Ludvig Kahlen

7.7
Acting

Denmark, 1755. Captain Ludvig Kahlen sets out to conquer a Danish heath reputed to be uncultivable, with an impossible goal: to establish a colony in ...

The Making of Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny

The Making of Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny

2023

as Self

6.4
Acting

Join the adventure with the cast and crew, showcasing new characters, stunts, music, locations, production design, and visual effects in five chapters...

Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny

Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny

2023

as Dr. Voller

6.5
Acting

Finding himself in a new era, and approaching retirement, Indy wrestles with fitting into a world that seems to have outgrown him. But as the tentacle...

Hideo Kojima: Connecting Worlds

Hideo Kojima: Connecting Worlds

2023

as Self

6.8
Acting

A journey into the creative mind of the most iconic video game designer in the world. Featuring appearances from visionary artists Guillermo del Toro,...

Indiana Jones: Chasing an Icon

Indiana Jones: Chasing an Icon

2023

as Self

8.0
Acting

A whip, a hat on his head, a worn leather jacket, an inimitable ironic smile, an unmistakable silhouette: in the tireless footsteps of Indiana Jones, ...

Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets of Dumbledore

Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets of Dumbledore

2022

as Gellert Grindelwald

6.6
Acting

Professor Albus Dumbledore knows the powerful, dark wizard Gellert Grindelwald is moving to seize control of the wizarding world. Unable to stop him a...

Being James Bond

Being James Bond

2021

as Self (archive footage)

7.7
Acting

Daniel Craig candidly reflects on his 15 year adventure as James Bond. Including never-before-seen archival footage from Casino Royale to the upcoming...

Return of the Goat II: New World Order

Return of the Goat II: New World Order

2021

as Government Official

2.0
Acting

The goatman is back, and he's out to get you. Are you fast enough to out-ride the legendary creature?

Chaos Walking

Chaos Walking

2021

as Mayor David Prentiss

6.6
Acting

Two unlikely companions embark on a perilous adventure through the badlands of an unexplored planet as they try to escape a dangerous and disorienting...

Riders of Justice

Riders of Justice

2020

as Markus

7.3
Acting

Markus returns home to care for his daughter when his wife dies in a tragic train accident. However, when a survivor of the wreck surfaces and claims ...

Another Round

Another Round

2020

as Martin

7.6
Acting

Four high school teachers launch a drinking experiment: upholding a constant low level of intoxication.

Polar

Polar

2019

as Duncan Vizla

6.3
Acting

When a retiring assassin realizes that he is the target of a hit, he winds up back in the game going head to head with a gang of younger, ruthless kil...

Polar

Polar

2019

Executive Producer

6.3
Producing

When a retiring assassin realizes that he is the target of a hit, he winds up back in the game going head to head with a gang of younger, ruthless kil...

Arctic

Arctic

2018

as H. Overgård

6.5
Acting

A man stranded in the Arctic is finally about to receive his long awaited rescue. However, after a tragic accident, his opportunity is lost and he mus...

At Eternity's Gate

At Eternity's Gate

2018

as The Priest

7.0
Acting

Famed but tormented artist Vincent van Gogh spends his final years in Arles, France, painting masterworks of the natural world that surrounds him.

The Stories: The Making of 'Rogue One: A Star Wars Story'

The Stories: The Making of 'Rogue One: A Star Wars Story'

2017

as Self

5.6
Acting

The Stories: The Making of 'Rogue One: A Star Wars Story' is a 2017 documentary detailing the production of the standalone Star Wars film. The feature...

Rogue One: A Star Wars Story

Rogue One: A Star Wars Story

2016

as Galen Erso

7.5
Acting

A rogue band of resistance fighters unite for a mission to steal the Death Star plans and bring a new hope to the galaxy.

Doctor Strange

Doctor Strange

2016

as Kaecilius

7.4
Acting

After his career is destroyed, a brilliant but arrogant surgeon gets a new lease on life when a sorcerer takes him under her wing and trains him to de...

The Phantom

The Phantom

2016

as Le Fantôme

6.3
Acting

An enigmatic stranger, a couple who no longer exist, danger in the shadows and the key to it all - The new Ford Edge. Mads Mikkelsen and screen legend...

Getting the Old Scent Again: Reimagining Red Dragon

Getting the Old Scent Again: Reimagining Red Dragon

2015

as Self

10.0
Acting

An in depth feature length piece on the creative efforts to approach the Hannibal television series' third season "reboot" of the Red Dragon arc.

Men & Chicken

Men & Chicken

2015

as Elias

6.6
Acting

Men & Chicken is a black comedy about two outcast brothers who, by getting to know their unknown family, discover a horrible truth about themselves an...

Hannibal: This Is My Design

Hannibal: This Is My Design

2014

as Self

9.2
Acting

An in-depth look at the production of Hannibal season 2, including everything from location shoots to special effects.

The Salvation

The Salvation

2014

as Jon Jensen

6.5
Acting

In 1870s America, a peaceful American settler kills his family's murderer which unleashes the fury of a notorious gang leader. His cowardly fellow tow...

Age of Uprising: The Legend of Michael Kohlhaas

Age of Uprising: The Legend of Michael Kohlhaas

2013

as Michael Kohlhaas

5.9
Acting

In the 16th century in the Cévennes, a horse dealer by the name of Michael Kohlhaas leads a happy and prosperous family life. When a lord treats him u...

Charlie Countryman

Charlie Countryman

2013

as Nigel

6.4
Acting

While traveling abroad, a guy falls for a Romanian beauty whose unreachable heart has its origins in her violent, charismatic ex.

Move On

Move On

2012

as Sam Larkin

5.6
Acting

Move On is a road movie like no other, because it is inspired by film fans from all over Europe! This breath-taking movie directed by Asger Leth featu...

The Hunt

The Hunt

2012

as Lucas

8.1
Acting

A teacher lives a lonely life, all the while struggling over his son’s custody. His life slowly gets better as he finds love and receives good news fr...

A Royal Affair

A Royal Affair

2012

as Johann Friedrich Struensee

7.4
Acting

A young queen falls in love with her physician, and they start a revolution that changes their nation forever.

NWR

NWR

2012

as Self

7.3
Acting

A documentary about Danish director Nicolas Winding Refn, winner of the Best Director award at the Cannes Festival in 2011 for Drive. From his childho...

The Three Musketeers

The Three Musketeers

2011

as Rochefort

5.8
Acting

The hot-headed young D'Artagnan along with three former legendary but now down on their luck Musketeers must unite and defeat a beautiful double agent...

Clash of the Titans

Clash of the Titans

2010

as Draco

5.9
Acting

Born of a god but raised as a man, Perseus is helpless to save his family from Hades, vengeful god of the underworld. With nothing to lose, Perseus vo...

Behind the Moomins

Behind the Moomins

2010

as Self

Acting

Interviews with the English language voice cast of 'Moomins and the Comet Chase.'

The Door

The Door

2009

as David Andernach

6.2
Acting

A successful artist loses control of his life after his young daughter's death. A chance for a new start appears, but all is not what it seems.

Coco Chanel & Igor Stravinsky

Coco Chanel & Igor Stravinsky

2009

as Igor Stravinsky

6.1
Acting

Paris 1913. Coco Chanel is infatuated with the rich and handsome Boy Capel, but she is also compelled by her work. Igor Stravinsky's The Rite of Sprin...

Valhalla Rising

Valhalla Rising

2009

as One-Eye

6.1
Acting

Scandinavia, 1,000 AD. For years, One Eye, a mute warrior of supernatural strength, has been held prisoner by the Norse chieftain Barde. Aided by Are,...

Flame & Citron

Flame & Citron

2008

as Citron

6.9
Acting

Gunman Flame and his partner Citron assassinate Nazi collaborators for the Danish resistance. Assigned targets by their Allies-connected leader, Aksel...

Casino Royale

Casino Royale

2006

as Le Chiffre

7.6
Acting

Le Chiffre, a banker to the world's terrorists, is scheduled to participate in a high-stakes poker game in Montenegro, where he intends to use his win...

Becoming Bond

Becoming Bond

2006

as Self

6.0
Acting

A documentary which shows the creation of Casino Royale (2006).

Prague

Prague

2006

as Christoffer

5.8
Acting

Christoffer and Maja's trip to Prague to bring back Chistoffer's deceased father, evolves into the story of a break-up. With the dead father lurking i...

Exit

Exit

2006

as Thomas Skepphult

5.3
Acting

There is a thin line between money and loyalty. Thomas Skepphult runs an investment company, and is arrested for the murder of his business partner wh...

Gambler

Gambler

2006

as Himself

6.6
Acting

A humorous documentary about Nicolas Winding Refn and his struggle to secure his family financially and help him get on with his life. Forced to file ...

After the Wedding

After the Wedding

2006

as Jacob Pederson

7.1
Acting

A manager of an orphanage in India is sent to Copenhagen, Denmark, where he discovers a life-altering family secret.

Adam's Apples

Adam's Apples

2005

as Ivan

7.4
Acting

A neo-nazi sentenced to community service at a church clashes with the blindly devotional priest.

Pusher II

Pusher II

2004

as Tonny

7.2
Acting

Tonny is released from prison - again. This time he has his mind set on changing his broken down life, but that is easier said than done.

King Arthur

King Arthur

2004

as Tristan

6.3
Acting

The story of the Arthurian legend, based on the 'Sarmatian hypothesis' which contends that the legend has a historical nucleus in the Sarmatian heavy ...

Torremolinos 73

Torremolinos 73

2003

as Magnus

6.2
Acting

Set in 1973 Spain, a struggling encyclopedia salesman and his wife take advantage of an offer to make adult films. The act turns him into an aspring l...

The Green Butchers

The Green Butchers

2003

as Svend

7.1
Acting

A black comedy featuring two butchers, Svend "Sweat" and Bjarne, who start their own shop to get away from their arrogant boss. Cannibalism is soon in...

The Boy Below

The Boy Below

2003

as Far

7.7
Acting

Anders is 10 years old and has one great passion: diving. He is going on holiday to Greece with his dad, whose behaviour is erratic due to his heavy d...

Now

Now

2003

as Jakob (young)

5.6
Acting

A man and a woman meet in 1960. They marry because that's what you are supposed to do. But something goes wrong on their wedding night. They have no i...

Wilbur Wants to Kill Himself

Wilbur Wants to Kill Himself

2002

as Horst

6.6
Acting

The strange comedy film of two close brothers; one, Wilbur, who wants to kill himself, and the other, Harbour, who tries to prevent this. When their f...

Open Hearts

Open Hearts

2002

as Niels

7.1
Acting

Cecilie and Joachim are about to get married when a freak car accident leaves Joachim disabled, throwing their lives into a spin. The driver of the ot...

I Am Dina

I Am Dina

2002

as Niels

5.5
Acting

In Northern Norway during the 1860s, a little girl named Dina accidentally causes her mother's death. Overcome with grief, her father refuses to raise...

Shake It All About

Shake It All About

2001

as Jacob

6.0
Acting

Jacob is a young man used to getting everything he wants. For several years, he has been living in a happy homosexual partnership with Jørgen, and one...

Mona's World

Mona's World

2001

as Casper

5.8
Acting

Mona, a single girl in her thirties, leads a life filled with adventure and romance. In her dreams that is. But an ordinary visit to the bank is about...

Flickering Lights

Flickering Lights

2000

as Arne

7.2
Acting

Four small gangsters from Copenhagen trick a gangster boss: they take over 4,000,000 kroner which they were supposed to bring him. Trying to escape to...

Bleeder

Bleeder

1999

as Lenny

6.8
Acting

Two stories for the price of one: a video store clerk tries to get acquainted with a waitress; a man beats his pregnant wife, unaware that her brother...

Tom Merritt

Tom Merritt

1999

as Elmer Karr

4.2
Acting

Based on Edgar Lee Master's "Spoon River Anthology" from 1915, this is the story of Tom Merritt.

Angel of the Night

Angel of the Night

1998

as Ronnie

3.9
Acting

Rebecca has inherited her grandmother's Gothic mansion and brings both her best friend an her boyfriend for a weekend. While exploring the crypts they...

Wildside

Wildside

1998

as Jimmy

6.1
Acting

Charming desperado Ossy, carrying a deadly secret, tracks down his childhood pal Jimmy in Iceland. But Jimmy, now with a family and a regular job, wil...

The Caretaker

The Caretaker

1997

as Alex

5.8
Acting

A man surveilling a woman sees something he can't ignore.

Pusher

Pusher

1996

as Tonny

7.0
Acting

A drug pusher grows increasingly desperate after a botched deal leaves him with a large debt to a ruthless drug lord.

The Flower Prisoner

The Flower Prisoner

1996

as Max

5.8
Acting

Svend Aage is an aging prisoner. His son, Max, is doing well in the world "outside" - or so Svend Aage's wife tells him - and is quite unaware that hi...

Café Hector

Café Hector

1996

as Anders

6.7
Acting

Café Hector is the new in-place for the chic, high-flying, articulate jet-set, where steaming cups of cappuccino accompany their trendy chit-chat. Uff...

The Black Kaiser

N/A

as The Black Kaiser

Acting

In the film, the Black Kaiser (Mikkelsen), the world’s most lethal hitman, uncovers a deadly conspiracy protecting a powerful syndicate of killers, an...

Tubabu

N/A

Acting

Directorial debut by DoP Oleg Lukichev

Sirius

N/A

Acting

The story centers on a two members of a Danish special forces team who become ensnared in an international incident while on a mission to one of the c...

Last Meals

Last Meals

N/A

as Walter Karat

Acting

Walter Karat is a former White House Chef whose fall from grace has landed him in the kitchen of a maximum security prison cooking for death row inmat...

The Black Kaiser

N/A

Executive Producer

Producing

In the film, the Black Kaiser (Mikkelsen), the world’s most lethal hitman, uncovers a deadly conspiracy protecting a powerful syndicate of killers, an...