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Mikael Persbrandt
Mikael Persbrandt

Mikael Persbrandt

Sep 25, 1963 (62) Jakobsberg i Stockholms län, Sverige
82 Movies 13 Series
A career spanning 36+ years and 95+ titles makes Mikael Persbrandt one of the trade's long-distance runners. his Beorn in 'The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies' ranks among the most remembered of his filmography. Drama has been his most frequent territory.
Known for
Sex Education
as Jakob Nyman
In a Better World
as Anton
Foundation
as The Mule
The Salvation
as Peter Jensen
62Age
82Movies
13Series
A career spanning 36+ years and 95+ titles makes Mikael Persbrandt one of the trade's long-distance runners. his Beorn in 'The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies' ranks among the most remembered of his filmography. Drama has been his most frequent territory.
Known for
Sex Education
as Jakob Nyman
In a Better World
as Anton
Foundation
as The Mule
The Salvation
as Peter Jensen
62
Age
82
Movies
13
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Kidnapping
Markus · 8 episodes
★ 8.0
2025
TV
Odyssey
Mysterious Viking
★ 5.8
2025
Film
Foundation
The Mule · 4 episodes
★ 7.7
2023
TV
Reindeer Mafia
Stagge · 8 episodes
★ 7.7
2023
TV
Hammarskjöld: Fight for Peace
Dag Hammarskjöld
★ 6.3
2023
Film
The Kingdom
Helmer Jr. · 5 episodes
★ 7.6
2022
TV
The Unlikely Murderer
Hans Holmér · 5 episodes
★ 6.6
2021
TV
Till Sun Rises
Peder
★ 4.8
2021
Film
Eurovision Song Contest: The Story of Fire Saga
Victor Karlosson
★ 6.4
2020
Film
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Frequently Asked Questions
How old is Mikael Persbrandt and where are they from?
Mikael Persbrandt is 62 years old, born on September 25, 1963 in Jakobsberg i Stockholms län, Sverige.
What are the most famous roles of Mikael Persbrandt?
Mikael Persbrandt is best known for roles in The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies, The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug, King Arthur: Legend of the Sword.
How many movies has Mikael Persbrandt been in?
Over a 36-year career (since 1990), Mikael Persbrandt has appeared in 82 movies and 13 TV shows.
What was Mikael Persbrandt's first movie?
The career of Mikael Persbrandt began with Nigger (1990).
What is Mikael Persbrandt's most recent movie or series?
Mikael Persbrandt's most recent release is Odyssey, which premiered on November 7, 2025.
What TV shows has Mikael Persbrandt appeared in?
On television, Mikael Persbrandt has appeared in Sex Education, Foundation, The Kingdom, Beck.
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Mikael Persbrandt
Mikael Persbrandt
1963-09-25 · Jakobsberg i Stockholms län, Sverige

Mikael Åke Persbrandt, born 25 September 1963) is a Swedish actor. In Swedish films, he is perhaps best known for playing Gunvald Larsson in the Beck series of movies. He is internationally known for his starring role in the Academy Award-winning feature, In a Better World, directed by Susanne Bier. His performance earned him a 2011 European Film Award nomination for Best Actor. Other parts include the role of Carl Hamilton from the novels by Jan Guillou, Beorn in The Hobbit, as well as Jakob Nyman in the English TV series Sex Education.

He has performed onstage with the Royal Dramatic Theatre in Stockholm and in numerous film and TV roles. Persbrandt is well known for his role as the hardboiled police inspector Gunvald Larsson, in the Beck series of films. He won the Guldbagge Award for Best Actor in a leading role twice, the first in 2009 for Everlasting Moments and the second in 2014 for Nobody Owns Me. In 2015, Persbrandt reported that he would quit starring in his popular role of Gunvald Larsson. In 2019, Persbrandt began playing Jakob Nyman in the Netflix comedy drama Sex Education. He was a leading actor in the film The Salvation.

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