Lars Mikkelsen, born Lars Dittmann Mikkelsen on May 6, 1964, is a Danish actor. He discovered his passion for performing at a young age and has continued to rise through the ranks to become one of the most sought-after performers.
Lars Mikkelsen studied in the National Theatre School of Denmark at the age of 27 and graduated in 1995.
In The Killing, he played Copenhagen mayoral election contender Troels Hartmann, and in Sherlock III, he played Charles Augustus Magnussen. He also participated in two more globally recognised Danish drama series, Those Who Kill and Borgen III, in addition to his involvement in The Killing.
Lars Mikkelsen Family: Wife
Lars Mikkelsen has a happy marriage. He has been married to Anette Stvelbaek, an actress, since 1989.
Anette Stvelbk is a Danish actress who was born on July 27, 1967 to Helmer Sanden Stvelbk (father) and Ulla Stvelbk (mother).
In the Danish comedy film Italian for Beginners, Anette made her cinematic debut as Olympia.
Lars Mikkelsen Family: Children
Lars Mikkelsen has two sons: Thor Mikkelsen (born in 2001; 22 years old) and Lue Dittmann Stvelbk (born in 1995; 28 years old). His children are shared with his wife, Anette Stvelbaek.
Lars Mikkelsen Family: Parents
Lars Mikkelsen was born in the Danish town of Gladsaxe to Henning Mikkelsen (father) and Bente Christiansen (mother).
His father was a well-known actor, well known for his performance in the film Brutal Incasso. Henning was born in 1938 and passed away in March 2019 in Denmark.
Lars Mikkelsen Family: Siblings
Mads Mikkelsen, the actor, is his older brother. They were both reared in the Nrrebro neighbourhood.
Mads Mikkelsen, born Mads Dittmann Mikkelsen, rose to prominence in Denmark as Detective Sergeant Allan Fischer in the television series Rejseholdet.
He has also played the roles of Niels in Open Hearts, Svend in The Green Butchers, Ivan in Adam’s Apples, and Jacob Petersen in After the Wedding. Mads Mikkelsen was born on November 22, 1965, at the age of 57.
