Mikael Persbrandt
ActingAbout Mikael Persbrandt
Mikael Åke Persbrandt, born 25 September 1963) is a Swedish actor. In Swedish films, he is perhaps best known for playing Gunvald Larsson in the Beck series of movies. He is internationally known for his starring role in the Academy Award-winning feature, In a Better World, directed by Susanne Bier. His performance earned him a 2011 European Film Award nomination for Best Actor. Other parts include the role of Carl Hamilton from the novels by Jan Guillou, Beorn in The Hobbit, as well as Jakob Nyman in the English TV series Sex Education. He has performed onstage with the Royal Dramatic Theatre in Stockholm and in numerous film and TV roles. Persbrandt is well known for his role as the hardboiled police inspector Gunvald Larsson, in the Beck series of films. He won the Guldbagge Award for Best Actor in a leading role twice, the first in 2009 for Everlasting Moments and the second in 2014 for Nobody Owns Me. In 2015, Persbrandt reported that he would quit starring in his popular role of Gunvald Larsson. In 2019, Persbrandt began playing Jakob Nyman in the Netflix comedy drama Sex Education. He was a leading actor in the film The Salvation.
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Mikael Persbrandt - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Mikael Persbrandt?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Mikael Persbrandt is "102 Years in the Heart of Europe: A Portrait of Ernst Jünger" with a rating of 10.0/10.
How many movies has Mikael Persbrandt acted in?
Mikael Persbrandt has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Mikael Persbrandt?
Other notable films include "Beneath the Surface", "Den starkare", and "The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug".