Mikael Birkkjær
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Mikael Birkkjær | |
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| Born | Mikael Birkkjær 14 September 1958 |
| Nationality | Danish |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 1985–present |
Mikael Birkkjær (born 14 September 1958) is a Danish actor.
Raised in Copenhagen, Birkkjær trained at Skuespillerskolen at Odense Teater in 1985. He is best known internationally for his roles as Phillip Christensen[1] in the Danish TV political drama Borgen,[2][3] and Inspector Ulrik Strange in the 2009 TV series Forbrydelsen.[4]
Personal life
[edit]Birkkjær was previously married to actress Tammi Øst with whom he has two children, Rasmus and Andrea;.[5]
Film
[edit]- Lad de små børn... (2004) (marketed as Aftermath in English speaking countries)
- Oh Happy Day (2004)
- Springet (2005)
- The Escape (2009)
- Room 304 (2011)
- All Inclusive (2014)
- What We Become (2016)
TV Series
[edit]- Een gang strømer... (1987)
- Krøniken (2005)
- Sommer (2008)
- Forbrydelsen (2009) (marketed as The Killing in English speaking countries)
Sthlm Requiem (TV series season 1 (2018)
- Borgen (2010/2011/2022)
- The Bridge (2018)
- Baby Fever (2022/2024)
TV films
[edit]- En farlig mand (1987)
- Begær, Lighed og Broderskab (1990)
- Boksning (1988)
References
[edit]- ^ "Ten Things I'll Miss About Borgen's Phillip Christensen". Radio Times. Retrieved 2012-02-05.
- ^ "TV Review: Borgen - "Decency in the Middle" - Blogcritics Video". Archived from the original on 2012-04-25. Retrieved 2011-11-16.
- ^ Gilbert, Gerard (2012-01-05). "Nothing Like A Dane". The Independent. London. Archived from the original on 2022-05-14. Retrieved 2012-01-05.
- ^ "BBC - Media Centre - Programme Information - The Killing II". www.bbc.co.uk. Archived from the original on 2011-11-03.
- ^ "Mikael Birkkjær - Women in Power". Evening Standard. Retrieved 2012-05-06.
External links
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