Mikkelsen made his film debut in 1996 as a drug dealer in Nicolas Winding Refn 's internationally successful film Pusher, which spawned two sequels. He played marginalized, often comic roles in …

He was born in Østerbro, Copenhagen, to Bente Christiansen, a nurse, and Henning Mikkelsen, a banker. Starting out as a low-life pusher/junkie in the 1996 success Pusher (1996), he slowly grew to …

Mads Dittmann Mikkelsen (Danish: [ˈmæsˈme̝kl̩sn̩]; born 22 November 1965) is a Danish actor.

Dec 23, 2025 · Mads Mikkelsen recounted his experience working on “Rogue One,” saying that the script was "surprisingly unfinished."

Mads Dittmann Mikkelsen is a Danish actor. He rose to fame in Denmark as an actor for his roles such as Tonny in the first two films of the Pusher film trilogy,...

Dec 23, 2025 · Mads Mikkelsen reveals Rogue One’s constantly changing script, offering new insight into the chaotic Star Wars production that somehow delivered a fan favorite.

Jun 7, 2025 · In this article, we’ll explore everything about Mads Mikkelsen—his age, height, family, and career milestones, as well as his work in films, TV, and his impressive net worth.

Mikkelsen starred as a teacher who embarks on a social experiment involving alcohol, and his performance earned him numerous accolades, including a European Film Award for Best Actor.

Dec 19, 2025 · A new report states that Mad Mikkelsen will be joining Leonardo DiCaprio and Jennifer Lawrence in Martin Scorsese's What Happens at Night.

Graduated from Aarhus Theatre's acting school in 1996 after working as a dancer for a number of years. Mikkelsen got his breakthrough as a film actor in Nicolas Winding Refn's influential debut 'Pusher' …