Mads Mikkelsen Biography: Age, Net Worth, Wife, Children, Parents, Siblings, Career, Movies, Awards, Wikipedia, Pictures

Mads Dittmann Mikkelsen, widely recognized as Mads Mikkelsen, is a renowned Danish actor, former gymnast, and dancer.

He gained significant fame in Denmark for his captivating performances, particularly his roles as Tonny in the first two films of the Pusher film trilogy (1996, 2004) and Detective Sergeant Allan Fischer in the acclaimed television series Rejseholdet (2000–2004).

Profile

• Full Name: Mads Dittmann Mikkelsen
• Stage Name: Mads Mikkelsen
• Born: November 22, 1965
• Age: 58 years old
• Birthplace: Østerbro, Copenhagen, Denmark.
• Nationality: Danish
• Occupation: Actor
• Height: 1.83 m
• Parent: Bente Christiansen ,Henning Mikkelsen.
• Siblings: Lars Mikkelsen
• Spouse: Hanne Jacobsen (m. 2000)
• Children: Viola Jacobsen Mikkelsen ,Carl Jacobsen Mikkelsen
• Relationship: Married
• Net Worth: $14 million

Early Life And Education

Mads Dittmann Mikkelsen was born on November 22, 1965 in Østerbro, Copenhagen, Denmark.0

His parents raised him: his mother, Bente Christiansen, a nurse, and his father, Henning Mikkelsen, a banker. Mikkelsen grew up with an older brother, an actor, Lars Mikkelsen.

Mikkelsen eventually enrolled at the Aarhus Theatre School in Denmark. He is of Danish nationality, though his religious affiliation is unknown.

Career

Mads Mikkelsen spent his formative years as a gymnast, honing the discipline and physicality that would later contribute to his acclaimed acting career.

He turned his attention to dance and eventually acting, studying drama at the Aarhus Theatre School.

Mikkelsen quickly made a name for himself in Danish film and television, with his breakthrough role as the drug dealer Tonny in the Pusher trilogy showcasing his ability to portray complex, morally ambiguous characters.

Mikkelsen’s career flourished, with critically acclaimed performances in films like Open Hearts, The Green Butchers, and After the Wedding, solidifying his status as a leading actor in Danish cinema.

He went on to deliver unforgettable performances in international films such as Valhalla Rising, The Hunt, and Doctor Strange.

Mikkelsen’s portrayal of the iconic Hannibal Lecter in the TV series Hannibal further cemented his reputation as a versatile and compelling actor.

Throughout his career, Mikkelsen’s background in gymnastics and dance has undoubtedly contributed to the physicality and emotional depth he brings to his roles, making him one of the industry’s most respected and sought-after actors.

Awards and Nominations

European Film Awards:

• Winner – Best Actor for “The Promised Land” (2023)
• **Winner – Best Actor for “Another Round” (2020)
• **Nominee – Best Actor for “The Hunt” (2012)
• **Winner – Outstanding European Achievement in World Cinema (2011)
• **Nominee – Best Actor for “Flame & Citron” (2008, shared with Thure Lindhardt)

BAFTA:

• **Nominee- Best Actor in a Leading Role for “Another Round” (2021)

César Award:

• **Winner: – Best Actor for “Another Round” (2021)

Saturn Award:

• *Winner* – Best Actor on Television for “Hannibal” (2014)
  Nominee – Best Actor on Television for “Hannibal” (2015)
  **Nominee- Best Supporting Actor in a Film for “Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny” (2024)

Bodil Award:

• Winner – Best Actor for “Pusher II” (2004)
• Nominee – Best Actor for “Open Hearts” (2003)

Robert Award:

• Winner – Best Actor for “Pusher II” (2004)
• Nominee- Best Actor for “Open Hearts” (2003)

Satellite Award:

• Winner – Best Actor in a Series, Drama/Genre for “Hannibal” (2014)

Social Media

• Instagram handle:@theofficialmads

Personal Life

The renowned Danish actor Mikkelsen has been married to Hanne Jacobsen since 2000.

The couple has been together since 1987, before their marriage. Hanne Jacobsen is a choreographer and former dancer. She has worked in the performing arts industry.

Together, Mads Mikkelsen and Hanne Jacobsen have two children – a daughter named Viola Jacobsen Mikkelsen and a son named Carl Jacobsen Mikkelsen.

Filmography

• Pusher trilogy (1996, 2004)
• Rejseholdet (TV series, 2000-2004)
• Open Hearts (2002)
• The Green Butchers (2003)
• Adam’s Apples (2005)
• After the Wedding (2006)
• Casino Royale (2006) as Le Chiffre
• Clash of the Titans (2010)
• The Hunt (2012)
• Hannibal (TV series, 2013-2015)
• Doctor Strange (2016) as Kaecilius
• Rogue One: A Star Wars Story (2016) as Galen Erso
• Death Stranding (video game, 2019)
• Polar (2019)
• Another Round (2020)
• Riders of Justice (2020)
• Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets of Dumbledore (2022) as Gellert Grindelwald
• Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny (2023)

Net Worth

Mads Mikkelsen has a net worth of approximately $14 million. This substantial wealth results from his successful acting career, which has spanned decades and includes roles in Danish and international films and TV shows.

His breakthrough came with roles in the Pusher trilogy, and his career has only continued to ascend since then, with major parts in films like Casino Royale, Doctor Strange, and Rogue One, as well as the TV series Hannibal.