Mikael Birkkjær
| Mikael Birkkjær | |
|---|---|
| Born |
Mikael Birkkjær 14 September 1958 Copenhagen, Denmark |
| Nationality | Denmark |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 1985–present |
| Home town | Copenhagen |
| Spouse(s) | Malene Busk |
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 Detective Ulrik Strange in the 2009 TV series Forbrydelsen.[4]
Personal life
Birkkjær was previously married to actress Tammi Øst with whom he has two children, Rasmus and Andrea;[5] his partner is now Malene Busk.
Film
- Lad de små børn... (2004) (marketed as Aftermath in English speaking countries)
- Oh Happy Day (2004)
- Springet (2005)
- Flugten (2009)
- Room 304 (2011)
TV Series
- Een gang strømer... (1987)
- Krøniken (2005)
- Sommer (2008)
- Forbrydelsen (2009) (marketed as The Killing in English speaking countries)
- Borgen (2010/2011)
TV films
- En farlig mand (1987)
- Begær, Lighed og Broderskab (1990)
- Boksning (1988)
References
- ↑ "Ten Things I'll Miss About Borgen's Phillip Christensen". Radio Times. Retrieved 2012-02-05.
- ↑ http://208.66.65.197/video/article/tv-review-borgen-decency-in-the/
- ↑ Gilbert, Gerard (2012-01-05). "Nothing Like A Dane". London: The Independent. Retrieved 2012-01-05.
- ↑ http://www.bbc.co.uk/mediacentre/proginfo/2011/47/the-killing-II.html
- ↑ "Mikael Birkkjær - Women in Power". Evening Standard. Retrieved 2012-05-06.