Hey folks, it’s your friendly celebrity enthusiast, Jack Smith, bringing you the lowdown on the incredible Lars Dittmann Mikkelsen.
So, Lars, born on May 6, 1964, is a Danish actor who’s rocked the screen in some seriously cool shows. You might recognize him from Danish hits like The Killing, Borgen, and Herrens Veje, or perhaps from American gems like House of Cards, The Witcher, and Ahsoka. Oh, and did I mention he’s the voice behind Grand Admiral Thrawn in Star Wars Rebels and Ahsoka?
Now, here’s a cool tidbit – Lars is the big bro of another fantastic actor, Mads Mikkelsen. Talk about a talented family!
Lars kicked off his acting journey in the ’90s, dazzling audiences in Danish TV series and plays. In 2007, he became a global sensation as Troels Hartmann in The Killing. Remember him as Charles Augustus Magnussen in Sherlock’s third season? Yeah, that was Lars owning the screen as the media mogul bad guy.
Fast forward to 2015, Lars took on the role of Russian President Viktor Petrov in House of Cards, sealing his status as an international acting powerhouse. He’s been keeping us hooked with his performances in recent hits like The Witcher, Ahsoka, and the Danish period drama The King’s Man*.
Here I have covered some information about him:
| Attribute | Information |
|---|---|
| Real Name | Lars Dittmann Mikkelsen |
| Nickname(s) | None known |
| Birth Date | May 6, 1964 |
| Birthplace | Gladsaxe, Denmark |
| Sign of Zodiac | Taurus |
| Gender | Male |
| Age | 59 |
| Height | 6’2″ (188 cm) |
| Weight | 175 lbs (79 kg) |
| Religion | Unknown |
| Nationality | Danish |
| Education | Statens Teaterskole (National Theatre School of Denmark) |
| Graduation | 1995 |
| Profession | Actor |
| Total Number Of Movies | Over 40 |
| Net worth | $1 million |
| Income Source | Acting |
| Years active | 1991-present |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Current relationship | Married to Anette Støvelbæk (1989-present) |
| Partner/Wife(s) | Anette Støvelbæk |
| Offsprings | Two sons, Lue and Silas |
| Parents | Bente Christiansen and Henning Mikkelsen |
| Siblings | Mads Mikkelsen (younger brother) |
| Cousins | Unknown |
| Ethnic Background | Danish |
| Current residence | Copenhagen, Denmark |
| Wikipedia | Lars Mikkelsen: |
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| Business Ventures | None known |
| Pets | None known |
| Trivia | Lars Mikkelsen is the older brother of fellow actor Mads Mikkelsen. |
| Upcoming Projects | Ahsoka (2023) |
This guy is a total legend, racking up awards like the International Emmy Award for Best Actor for his role in Herrens Veje. Lars Mikkelsen is a chameleon, folks – he can play the villain, the hero, or anyone in between. Now, that’s what I call talent!
