History of Mads Mikkelsen in Timeline
Mads Mikkelsen is a celebrated Danish actor. He initially gained prominence in Denmark with roles like Tonny in the 'Pusher' film trilogy and Detective Sergeant Allan Fischer in the TV series 'Rejseholdet' (Unit One). Further acclaim came from his performances as Niels in 'Open Hearts,' Svend in 'The Green Butchers,' Ivan in 'Adam's Apples,' and Jacob Petersen in 'After the Wedding,' solidifying his status as a leading actor in Danish cinema.
November 1965: Mads Mikkelsen's Birth
In November 1965, Mads Mikkelsen was born in the Østerbro district of Copenhagen, Denmark.
1996: Film Debut in 'Pusher'
In 1996, Mads Mikkelsen made his film debut as a drug dealer in Nicolas Winding Refn's film Pusher.
1996: Study at Århus Theatre School
In 1996, Mads Mikkelsen studied drama at the Århus Theatre School.
1999: Leading Role in 'Bleeder'
In 1999, Mads Mikkelsen had a leading role as Lenny in Refn's Bleeder.
2000: Role in 'Rejseholdet (Unit One)'
In 2000, Mads Mikkelsen began his longest-running role as a policeman in the Danish television series Rejseholdet (Unit One).
2000: Marriage to Hanne Jacobsen
In 2000, Mads Mikkelsen married choreographer Hanne Jacobsen.
2000: Role in 'Flickering Lights'
In 2000, Mads Mikkelsen played a gangster in Anders Thomas Jensen's Copenhagen gangster film, Flickering Lights.
2000: Detective Sergeant Allan Fischer in 'Rejseholdet'
In 2000, Mads Mikkelsen starred as Detective Sergeant Allan Fischer in the television series Rejseholdet.
2001: Starring role in 'Shake It All About'
In 2001, Mads Mikkelsen gained wider popularity when he starred in the gay comedy Shake It All About.
2002: Starring Role in 'Open Hearts'
In 2002, Mads Mikkelsen had a starring role in Open Hearts, earning him Robert and Bodil nominations.
2002: Best Actor Award from TvFestival.dk
In 2002, Mads Mikkelsen won the Best Actor Award from TvFestival.dk for his role in 'Rejseholdet (Unit One)'.
2003: Role as Svend in 'The Green Butchers'
In 2003, Mads Mikkelsen starred as Svend in The Green Butchers.
2003: Roles in 'Nu', 'The Green Butchers', and 'Torremolinos 73'
In 2003, Mads Mikkelsen starred in the short film Nu, The Green Butchers (winning Fantasporto Award), and the Spanish film Torremolinos 73.
2004: Role as Tonny in 'Pusher II'
In 2004, Mads Mikkelsen continued his role as Tonny in the second film of the Pusher film trilogy.
2004: Role as Tristan in 'King Arthur'
In 2004, Mads Mikkelsen played Tristan in Jerry Bruckheimer's production of the movie King Arthur.
2005: Role as Ivan in Adam's Apples
In 2005, Mads Mikkelsen portrayed Ivan, an "unorthodox country vicar", in Adam's Apples.
2006: Role as Le Chiffre in 'Casino Royale'
In 2006, Mads Mikkelsen achieved worldwide recognition for playing the main antagonist Le Chiffre in the James Bond film, Casino Royale.
2006: Role as Jacob Petersen in 'After the Wedding'
In 2006, Mads Mikkelsen starred as Jacob Petersen in After the Wedding.
2007: Palm Springs International Film Festival Award
In 2007, Mads Mikkelsen won the Palm Springs International Film Festival Award for Best Actor.
2008: Role as Igor Stravinsky in 'Coco Chanel & Igor Stravinsky'
In 2008, Mads Mikkelsen played Igor Stravinsky in Coco Chanel & Igor Stravinsky.
2008: Roles in 'Flame & Citron', 'Quantum of Solace' (VG)
In 2008, Mads Mikkelsen portrayed Jørgen Haagen Schmith in 'Flame & Citron' and voiced Le Chiffre in the 'Quantum of Solace' video game.
2009: Role in 'Coco Chanel & Igor Stravinsky'
In 2009, Mads Mikkelsen played Stravinsky in 'Coco Chanel & Igor Stravinsky'.
2010: Role in 'Clash of the Titans'
In 2010, Mads Mikkelsen played Draco in 'Clash of the Titans'.
2011: Role as Comte de Rochefort in 'The Three Musketeers'
In 2011, Mads Mikkelsen played Comte de Rochefort in 'The Three Musketeers'.
2012: Starred in 'The Hunt' and 'A Royal Affair'
In 2012, Mads Mikkelsen starred in 'The Hunt', winning Best Actor at Cannes, and 'A Royal Affair' as Johann Friedrich Struensee.
2012: Best Actor Award at Cannes for 'The Hunt'
In 2012, Mads Mikkelsen won the Cannes Film Festival Best Actor Award for his performance as Lucas in the Danish film The Hunt.
2013: Appeared in 'Charlie Countryman' and 'Michael Kohlhaas'
In 2013, Mads Mikkelsen appeared in 'Charlie Countryman' and played the title character in 'Michael Kohlhaas'.
2013: Role as Hannibal Lecter in NBC's 'Hannibal'
In 2013, Mads Mikkelsen began playing Hannibal Lecter in NBC's TV series 'Hannibal'.
2015: End of 'Hannibal' TV Series
In 2015, Mads Mikkelsen concluded his role as Dr. Hannibal Lecter in the television series Hannibal.
October 2016: Joined the Marvel Cinematic Universe in 'Doctor Strange'
In October 2016, Mads Mikkelsen joined the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) as Kaecilius in the Marvel Studios film 'Doctor Strange'.
2018: Starred in 'Arctic'
In 2018, Mads Mikkelsen starred in a survival thriller Arctic.
2019: Role as Cliff Unger in 'Death Stranding'
In 2019, Mads Mikkelsen played Cliff Unger in Hideo Kojima's video game Death Stranding.
2020: BAFTA Nomination for 'Another Round'
In 2020, Mads Mikkelsen received a BAFTA nomination for his role as Martin in Another Round.
2022: Role as Gellert Grindelwald in 'Fantastic Beasts'
In 2022, Mads Mikkelsen played Gellert Grindelwald in Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets of Dumbledore.
2023: Roles in 'Indiana Jones' and 'The Promised Land'
In 2023, Mads Mikkelsen appeared as Dr Jürgen Voller in Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny, and as Captain Ludwig Kahlen in The Promised Land.
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