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Pilou Asbæk
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One of the Danish actors with the greatest international projection. He came to worldwide prominence as the fearsome Euron Greyjoy in HBO's series 'Game of Thrones' (2016-2019). Earlier he had starred in the acclaimed Danish film 'A War' (2015), Oscar-nominated, and the series 'Borgen' (2010-2013). He played Batou in 'Ghost in the Shell' (2017) and appeared in Luc Besson's 'Lucy' (2014) and 'Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom' (2023). Danish actor identified with action cinema and genre fiction, recognized for his imposing presence and his range of villains and intense characters in major productions.
Pilou Asbæk
36 Movies
14 Series
One of the Danish actors with the greatest international projection. He came to worldwide prominence as the fearsome Euron Greyjoy in HBO's series 'Game of Thrones' (2016-2019). Earlier he had starred in the acclaimed Danish film 'A War' (2015), Oscar-nominated, and the series 'Borgen' (2010-2013). He played Batou in 'Ghost in the Shell' (2017) and appeared in Luc Besson's 'Lucy' (2014) and 'Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom' (2023). Danish actor identified with action cinema and genre fiction, recognized for his imposing presence and his range of villains and intense characters in major productions.
Movies
Plays Kordax
Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom
2023
Plays Gage
Uncharted
2022
Plays Bouchard
The Great Wall
2016
Plays Richard
Lucy
2014
Plays Batou
Ghost in the Shell
2017
Plays Paddock
Hidden Strike
2023
Plays Victor Koval
Outside the Wire
2021
Plays R.T Straker
Salem's Lot
2024
Plays Wafner
Overlord
2018
Plays Pontius Pilate
Ben-Hur
2016
Plays Cyrus
Samaritan
2022
Plays Bas
The Whistleblower
2010
Plays Euron Greyjoy (voice)
Game of Thrones - Conquest & Rebellion: An Animated History of the Seven Kingdoms
2017
Plays Ditlev Pram
The Absent One
2014
Plays Alexey Pulov
I.S.S.
2024
Plays Søren
Monster Busters
2009
Plays Ethan
Run Sweetheart Run
2020
Plays Claus Michael Pedersen
A War
2015
Plays Mikkel Hartmann
A Hijacking
2012
Plays Onkel Kristian
Speed Walking
2014
Plays Jakob
Before It Ends
2023
Plays Keith
Woodshock
2017
Plays Thomas
The Fires
2025
Plays Dennis
Silent Heart
2014
Plays Anders Olsen
The Guardian Angel
2018
Plays Rasmus
Venus
2010
Plays Sekondløjtnant Sand
April 9th
2015
Plays Simon Spies
Sex, Drugs & Taxation
2013
Plays Teis
Worlds Apart
2008
Plays Oliver
Crying for Love
2008
Plays Didrich
1864: Brødre i krig
2014
Plays Rune
R
2010
Plays Peter
A Family
2011
Plays Jim
Bora Bora
2011
TV Shows
Plays Kasper Juul
Borgen
2010
Plays The Mule
Foundation
2021
Plays Thor (voice)
Twilight of the Gods
2024
Plays Didrich
1864
2014
Plays Euron Greyjoy
Game of Thrones
2011
Plays Mads
Secrets
2024
Plays Paolo Orsini
The Borgias
2011
Plays Jakob Buch-Jepsen
The Investigation
2020
Plays Carsten Nielsen
The Left Wing Gang
2009
Plays Brian 'Smiley' Petersen
Snake Killer
2026
Plays Markus Lang
Face to Face
2019
Plays Neils
Stag
2016
Plays David Grüner
The Killing
2007
Plays Pilou
Klovn
2005
Latest Trailers
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The Thomas Crown Affair
Full Filmography
Snake Killer
Brian 'Smiley' Petersen · 4 episodes
2026
TV
No Rest for the Wicked
Helge
2026
Film
Foundation
The Mule · 10 episodes
2025
TV
The Fires
Thomas
2025
Film
Twilight of the Gods
Thor (voice) · 8 episodes
2024
TV
Secrets
Mads · 8 episodes
2024
TV
Salem's Lot
R.T Straker
2024
Film
I.S.S.
Alexey Pulov
2024
Film
Face to Face
Markus Lang · 3 episodes
2023
TV
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Frequently Asked Questions
How old is Pilou Asbæk and where are they from?
Pilou Asbæk is 44 years old, born on March 2, 1982 in Copenhagen, Denmark.
What are the most famous roles of Pilou Asbæk?
Pilou Asbæk is best known for roles in Lucy, Ghost in the Shell, Uncharted.
How many movies has Pilou Asbæk been in?
Over a 18-year career (since 2008), Pilou Asbæk has appeared in 36 movies and 14 TV shows.
What was Pilou Asbæk's first movie?
The career of Pilou Asbæk began with Worlds Apart (2008).
What is Pilou Asbæk's most recent movie or series?
Pilou Asbæk's most recent release is No Rest for the Wicked, which premiered on July 22, 2026.
What TV shows has Pilou Asbæk appeared in?
On television, Pilou Asbæk has appeared in Game of Thrones, Foundation, The Borgias, The Killing.
Does Pilou Asbæk have any upcoming projects?
Yes, Pilou Asbæk's upcoming work includes: The Thomas Crown Affair (2027).
Pilou Asbæk
1982-03-02 · Copenhagen, Denmark
Johan Philip "Pilou" Asbæk (born 2 March 1982) is a Danish actor. He is best known for his roles as Euron Greyjoy on HBO's Game of Thrones, Pontius Pilate in Ben-Hur (2016), Bouchard in The Great Wall (2016), Batou in Ghost in the Shell (2017), Captain Wafner in Overlord (2018), Cyrus in Samaritan(2022), Gage in Uncharted (2022), and a troubled spin doctor Kasper Juul in the Danish TV political drama Borgen.
He was among the recipients of the Shooting Stars Award at the 2011 Berlin International Film Festival.
On 10 May he was co-host of the Eurovision Song Contest 2014 in Copenhagen, with Lise Rønne and Nikolaj Koppel. Some critics commented adversely on the obscure jokes shared by the presenters throughout the televised show.