Michael Nyqvist - Actor Profile

Michael Nyqvist

Acting
50Total Films
8.0 Highest Rated
Born: Nov 8, 1960
Birth Place: Stockholm, Stockholms län, Sweden

About Michael Nyqvist

Rolf Åke Mikael Nyqvist (November 8, 1960 – June 27, 2017), better known as Michael Nyqvist, was a Swedish actor. Educated at the School of Drama in Malmö, he became well known for playing police officer Banck in the first series of Martin Beck films made in 1997, and later for his leading role in the film Grabben i graven bredvid in 2002. He was most recognized internationally for his role in the acclaimed Millennium series as Mikael Blomkvist, as well as the lead villains in Mission: Impossible – Ghost Protocol (as Kurt Hendricks) and John Wick (as Viggo Tarasov). In 2004, he played the leading role in the Academy Award-nominated Best Foreign Film As It Is in Heaven. Description above from the Wikipedia article Michael Nyqvist, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.

Career Statistics & Market Influence

Analyzing the cinematic journey of Michael Nyqvist reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 50 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.

Genre Dominance: Drama

The majority of Michael Nyqvist's filmography leans towards the Drama genre. Audience data suggests that viewers respond most favorably to this persona, though their versatility has allowed for successful crossovers into other categories.

The "Box Office" Signature

With a 40% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Michael Nyqvist remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Michael Nyqvist - Ett porträtt, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.

Best Michael Nyqvist Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Michael Nyqvist's career based on audience ratings.

Complete Filmography & Success Status

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Michael Nyqvist.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
2019 A Hidden Life Bishop Joseph Fliessen Hit Similar →
2018 Hunter Killer Captain Andropov Hit Similar →
2017 You Disappear Bernard Berman Average Similar →
2016 Frank & Lola Alan Average Similar →
2016 Michael Nyqvist - Ett porträtt Self Super Hit Similar →
2016 A Serious Game Markel Average Similar →
2016 I.T. Henrik Flop Similar →
2015 The Girl King Chancellor Axel Oxenstierna Average Similar →
2015 Colonia Paul Schäfer Hit Similar →
2015 The Girl in the Book Milan Daneker Average Similar →
2015 Don't F*#% With John Wick Self Super Hit Similar →
2015 John Wick: Calling in the Cavalry Self Hit Similar →
2014 John Wick Viggo Tarasov Super Hit Similar →
2014 My So-Called Father Martin Average Similar →
2014 Paris Follies Jesper Average Similar →
2013 The Girl from Nagasaki - Average Similar →
2013 Europa Report Andrei Blok Average Similar →
2013 Disconnect Stephen Schumacher Hit Similar →
2011 Mission: Impossible - Ghost Protocol Hendricks Hit Similar →
2011 Abduction Nikola Kozlow Average Similar →
2010 Among Us Ernst Average Similar →
2009 The Girl Who Kicked the Hornet's Nest Mikael Blomkvist Hit Similar →
2009 The Wedding Photographer Stage actor Average Similar →
2009 The Girl Who Played with Fire Mikael Blomkvist Hit Similar →
2009 The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo Mikael Blomkvist Super Hit Similar →
2008 The Kautokeino Rebellion Lars Levi Laestadius Average Similar →
2007 Arn: The Knight Templar Magnus Folkesson Average Similar →
2005 Wallander: Mastermind Lothar Kraftzcyk Hit Similar →
2005 Mother of Mine Hjalmar Jönsson - isä Ruotsissa Hit Similar →
2005 Next Door Åke Average Similar →
2004 As It Is in Heaven Daniel Daréus Hit Similar →
2004 Day and Night Jacob Average Similar →
2003 Slim Susie Mörka Rösten Hit Similar →
2002 The Guy in the Grave Next Door Benny Average Similar →
2001 Home Sweet Home Kent Hit Similar →
2001 The Confession Thorn Average Similar →
2000 Together Rolf Hit Similar →
1999 On the Last Verse - A Small Film About Death Raymond Average Similar →
1999 Breaking Out Diego Average Similar →
1998 Beck 08 - Trails in Darkness John Banck Hit Similar →
1998 Waiting for the Tenor The Director Average Similar →
1998 Beck 07 - The Money Man John Banck Average Similar →
1998 Beck 05 - The Boarding House Pearl John Banck Average Similar →
1998 Beck 04 - Eye for an Eye John Banck Average Similar →
1998 Beck 03 - White Nights John Banck Average Similar →
1997 Beck - The Man with the Icons John Banck Average Similar →
1997 Tic Tac Resturant owner Average Similar →
1997 Beck 01 - The Decoy Boy John Banck Average Similar →
1996 Jerusalem Carpenter #1 Hit Similar →
1987 Jim and the Pirates Blom - Average Similar →

Michael Nyqvist - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Michael Nyqvist?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Michael Nyqvist is "Michael Nyqvist - Ett porträtt" with a rating of 8.0/10.

How many movies has Michael Nyqvist acted in?

Michael Nyqvist has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Michael Nyqvist?

Other notable films include "Don't F*#% With John Wick", "The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo", and "John Wick".