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Mikael Persbrandt

Bio: 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
Born: Wed, Sep 25 1963
Birthplace: Jakobsberg i Stockholms län, Sverige
Mikael Persbrandt is 61 years old
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Poster of Odyssey
Odyssey
Mikael Persbrandt will be 61 in Odyssey
Movie Released: Sat, Mar 08 2025
Poster of Beck - bakom kulisserna
Beck - bakom kulisserna
Mikael Persbrandt was 61 in Beck - bakom kulisserna as 'Gunvald Larsson (archive footage)'.
Movie Released: Sat, Dec 07 2024
Poster of Hammarskjöld: Fight for Peace
Hammarskjöld: Fight for Peace
Mikael Persbrandt was 60 in Hammarskjöld: Fight for Peace as 'Dag Hammarskjöld'.
Movie Released: Mon, Dec 25 2023
Poster of Creation of the Kingdom of Exodus
Creation of the Kingdom of Exodus
Mikael Persbrandt was 59 in Creation of the Kingdom of Exodus as 'Self / Helmer Jr'.
Movie Released: Sun, Nov 20 2022
Poster of Till Sun Rises
Till Sun Rises
Mikael Persbrandt was 58 in Till Sun Rises as 'Peder'.
Movie Released: Sat, Dec 25 2021
Poster of Eurovision Song Contest: The Story of Fire Saga
Eurovision Song Contest: The Story of Fire Saga
Mikael Persbrandt was 56 in Eurovision Song Contest: The Story of Fire Saga as 'Victor Karlosson'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jun 26 2020
Poster of X&Y
X&Y
Mikael Persbrandt was 55 in X&Y as 'The Famous Actor'.
Movie Released: Fri, Nov 23 2018
Poster of The Girl in the Spider's Web
The Girl in the Spider's Web
Mikael Persbrandt was 55 in The Girl in the Spider's Web as 'Alexander Zalachenko'.
Movie Released: Thu, Oct 25 2018
Poster of Bergman: A Year in a Life
Bergman: A Year in a Life
Mikael Persbrandt was 54 in Bergman: A Year in a Life as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jul 12 2018
Poster of The Cake General
The Cake General
Mikael Persbrandt was 54 in The Cake General as 'Hasse P'.
Movie Released: Wed, Mar 07 2018
Poster of King Arthur: Legend of the Sword
King Arthur: Legend of the Sword
Mikael Persbrandt was 53 in King Arthur: Legend of the Sword as 'Greybeard'.
Movie Released: Wed, May 10 2017
Poster of The Siege of Jadotville
The Siege of Jadotville
Mikael Persbrandt was 52 in The Siege of Jadotville as 'Dag Hammarskjold'.
Movie Released: Mon, Sep 19 2016
Poster of Alone in Berlin
Alone in Berlin
Mikael Persbrandt was 52 in Alone in Berlin as 'Prall'.
Movie Released: Mon, Feb 15 2016
Poster of Beck 31 - Gunvald
Beck 31 - Gunvald
Mikael Persbrandt was 52 in Beck 31 - Gunvald as 'Gunvald Larsson'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jan 01 2016
Poster of Beck 30 - The Hospital Murders
Beck 30 - The Hospital Murders
Mikael Persbrandt was 51 in Beck 30 - The Hospital Murders as 'Gunvald Larsson'.
Movie Released: Sat, Mar 28 2015
Poster of Beck 29 - Invasion
Beck 29 - Invasion
Mikael Persbrandt was 51 in Beck 29 - Invasion as 'Gunvald Larsson'.
Movie Released: Sat, Mar 21 2015
Poster of Beck 28 - The Family
Beck 28 - The Family
Mikael Persbrandt was 51 in Beck 28 - The Family as 'Gunvald Larsson'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jan 10 2015
Poster of Beck 27 - Room 302
Beck 27 - Room 302
Mikael Persbrandt was 51 in Beck 27 - Room 302 as 'Gunvald Larsson'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jan 01 2015
Poster of The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies
The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies
Mikael Persbrandt was 51 in The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies as 'Beorn'.
Movie Released: Wed, Dec 10 2014
Poster of The Salvation
The Salvation
Mikael Persbrandt was 50 in The Salvation as 'Peter Jensen'.
Movie Released: Thu, May 22 2014
Poster of Someone You Love
Someone You Love
Mikael Persbrandt was 50 in Someone You Love as 'Thomas Jacob'.
Movie Released: Fri, May 09 2014
Poster of The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug
The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug
Mikael Persbrandt was 50 in The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug as 'Beorn'.
Movie Released: Wed, Dec 11 2013
Poster of Nobody Owns Me
Nobody Owns Me
Mikael Persbrandt was 50 in Nobody Owns Me as 'Hasse'.
Movie Released: Fri, Nov 08 2013
Poster of The Hypnotist
The Hypnotist
Mikael Persbrandt was 49 in The Hypnotist as 'Erik Maria Bark'.
Movie Released: Fri, Sep 28 2012
Poster of Hamilton 2: But Not If It Concerns Your Daughter
Hamilton 2: But Not If It Concerns Your Daughter
Mikael Persbrandt was 48 in Hamilton 2: But Not If It Concerns Your Daughter as 'Carl Hamilton'.
Movie Released: Fri, Sep 07 2012
Poster of Hamilton: In the Interest of the Nation
Hamilton: In the Interest of the Nation
Mikael Persbrandt was 48 in Hamilton: In the Interest of the Nation as 'Carl Hamilton'.
Movie Released: Fri, Mar 02 2012
Poster of Somewhere Else
Somewhere Else
Mikael Persbrandt was 48 in Somewhere Else as 'Stefan'.
Movie Released: Fri, Dec 16 2011
Poster of Stockholm East
Stockholm East
Mikael Persbrandt was 48 in Stockholm East as 'Johan'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 21 2011
Poster of In a Better World
In a Better World
Mikael Persbrandt was 46 in In a Better World as 'Anton'.
Movie Released: Thu, Aug 26 2010
Poster of Beck 26 - Buried Alive
Beck 26 - Buried Alive
Mikael Persbrandt was 46 in Beck 26 - Buried Alive as 'Gunvald Larsson'.
Movie Released: Mon, Jun 21 2010
Poster of Beck 25 - The Eye of the Storm
Beck 25 - The Eye of the Storm
Mikael Persbrandt was 45 in Beck 25 - The Eye of the Storm as 'Gunvald Larsson'.
Movie Released: Tue, Aug 25 2009
Poster of Everlasting Moments
Everlasting Moments
Mikael Persbrandt was 44 in Everlasting Moments as 'Sigfrid Larsson'.
Movie Released: Wed, Sep 24 2008
Poster of Heaven's Heart
Heaven's Heart
Mikael Persbrandt was 44 in Heaven's Heart as 'Lars'.
Movie Released: Fri, Feb 29 2008
Poster of The Kautokeino Rebellion
The Kautokeino Rebellion
Mikael Persbrandt was 44 in The Kautokeino Rebellion as 'Carl Johan Ruth'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jan 18 2008
Poster of Beck 24 - In the Name of God
Beck 24 - In the Name of God
Mikael Persbrandt was 44 in Beck 24 - In the Name of God as 'Gunvald Larsson'.
Movie Released: Sat, Nov 10 2007
Poster of Solstorm
Solstorm
Mikael Persbrandt was 44 in Solstorm as 'Tomas Söderberg'.
Movie Released: Fri, Nov 02 2007
Poster of Beck 23 - The Silent Scream
Beck 23 - The Silent Scream
Mikael Persbrandt was 43 in Beck 23 - The Silent Scream as 'Gunvald Larsson'.
Movie Released: Mon, Sep 17 2007
Poster of One Eye Red
One Eye Red
Mikael Persbrandt was 43 in One Eye Red as 'Mikael Persbrandt'.
Movie Released: Fri, Sep 07 2007
Poster of Wonderful and Loved by All
Wonderful and Loved by All
Mikael Persbrandt was 43 in Wonderful and Loved by All as 'Mikael Persbrandt'.
Movie Released: Fri, Aug 24 2007
Poster of Beck 22 - The Weak Link
Beck 22 - The Weak Link
Mikael Persbrandt was 43 in Beck 22 - The Weak Link as 'Gunvald Larsson'.
Movie Released: Wed, Aug 22 2007
Poster of Beck 21 - The Japanese Painting
Beck 21 - The Japanese Painting
Mikael Persbrandt was 43 in Beck 21 - The Japanese Painting as 'Gunvald Larsson'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jun 06 2007
Poster of Gangster
Gangster
Mikael Persbrandt was 43 in Gangster as 'Thomas'.
Movie Released: Fri, Apr 27 2007
Poster of Beck 20 - The Lawyer
Beck 20 - The Lawyer
Mikael Persbrandt was 43 in Beck 20 - The Lawyer as 'Gunvald Larsson'.
Movie Released: Wed, Feb 21 2007
Poster of Beck 19 - The Vulture
Beck 19 - The Vulture
Mikael Persbrandt was 43 in Beck 19 - The Vulture as 'Gunvald Larsson'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jan 17 2007
Poster of Beck 18 - The Girl in the Root Cellar
Beck 18 - The Girl in the Root Cellar
Mikael Persbrandt was 43 in Beck 18 - The Girl in the Root Cellar as 'Gunvald Larsson'.
Movie Released: Mon, Nov 06 2006
Poster of One Way
One Way
Mikael Persbrandt was 43 in One Way as 'Tomas Gaal'.
Movie Released: Sat, Oct 21 2006
Poster of No Tears
No Tears
Mikael Persbrandt was 43 in No Tears as 'Lars'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 06 2006
Poster of Search
Search
Mikael Persbrandt was 42 in Search as 'Björn'.
Movie Released: Fri, Sep 08 2006
Poster of Beck 17 - The Scorpion
Beck 17 - The Scorpion
Mikael Persbrandt was 42 in Beck 17 - The Scorpion as 'Gunvald Larsson'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jun 28 2006
Poster of The Lovelife of a Fat Thief
The Lovelife of a Fat Thief
Mikael Persbrandt was 42 in The Lovelife of a Fat Thief as 'Priest'.
Movie Released: Fri, Apr 14 2006
Poster of Miss Julie: 100 Years in the Limelight
Miss Julie: 100 Years in the Limelight
Mikael Persbrandt was 42 in Miss Julie: 100 Years in the Limelight
Movie Released: Sun, Jan 01 2006
Poster of Lovisa och Carl Michael
Lovisa och Carl Michael
Mikael Persbrandt was 42 in Lovisa och Carl Michael as 'Westman'.
Movie Released: Sat, Dec 24 2005
Poster of Bang Bang Orangutang
Bang Bang Orangutang
Mikael Persbrandt was 42 in Bang Bang Orangutang as 'Åke'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 14 2005
Poster of Double Shift
Double Shift
Mikael Persbrandt was 41 in Double Shift as 'Jocke'.
Movie Released: Wed, May 18 2005
Poster of Den starkare
Den starkare
Mikael Persbrandt was 40 in Den starkare as 'X'.
Movie Released: Tue, Aug 31 2004
Poster of Day and Night
Day and Night
Mikael Persbrandt was 40 in Day and Night as 'Thomas'.
Movie Released: Fri, Aug 06 2004
Poster of Three Suns
Three Suns
Mikael Persbrandt was 40 in Three Suns as 'Ulf'.
Movie Released: Thu, Feb 26 2004
Poster of Playing with Fire
Playing with Fire
Mikael Persbrandt was 40 in Playing with Fire
Movie Released: Thu, Feb 12 2004
Poster of At Point Blank
At Point Blank
Mikael Persbrandt was 40 in At Point Blank as 'Frank'.
Movie Released: Sat, Dec 13 2003
Poster of Gunnar Govin - en man, en röst, en resa
Gunnar Govin - en man, en röst, en resa
Mikael Persbrandt was 39 in Gunnar Govin - en man, en röst, en resa
Movie Released: Wed, Feb 05 2003
Poster of Now
Now
Mikael Persbrandt was 39 in Now as 'Adam (young)'.
Movie Released: Mon, Jan 27 2003
Poster of Everyone Loves Alice
Everyone Loves Alice
Mikael Persbrandt was 39 in Everyone Loves Alice as 'Johan'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 04 2002
Poster of Beck 16 - The Last Witness
Beck 16 - The Last Witness
Mikael Persbrandt was 38 in Beck 16 - The Last Witness as 'Gunvald Larsson'.
Movie Released: Wed, Apr 17 2002
Poster of Beck 15 - The Boy in the Glass Ball
Beck 15 - The Boy in the Glass Ball
Mikael Persbrandt was 38 in Beck 15 - The Boy in the Glass Ball as 'Gunvald Larsson'.
Movie Released: Wed, Apr 10 2002
Poster of Beck 14 - The Advertising Man
Beck 14 - The Advertising Man
Mikael Persbrandt was 38 in Beck 14 - The Advertising Man as 'Gunvald Larsson'.
Movie Released: Wed, Mar 20 2002
Poster of Beck 13 - Sender Unknown
Beck 13 - Sender Unknown
Mikael Persbrandt was 38 in Beck 13 - Sender Unknown as 'Gunvald Larsson'.
Movie Released: Wed, Feb 13 2002
Poster of Beck 12 - The Loner
Beck 12 - The Loner
Mikael Persbrandt was 38 in Beck 12 - The Loner as 'Gunvald Larsson'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jan 16 2002
Poster of Beck 11 - The Cartel
Beck 11 - The Cartel
Mikael Persbrandt was 38 in Beck 11 - The Cartel as 'Gunvald Larsson'.
Movie Released: Wed, Dec 12 2001
Poster of Beck 10 - The Man Without a Face
Beck 10 - The Man Without a Face
Mikael Persbrandt was 37 in Beck 10 - The Man Without a Face as 'Gunvald Larsson'.
Movie Released: Mon, Aug 27 2001
Poster of Dragonflies
Dragonflies
Mikael Persbrandt was 37 in Dragonflies as 'Kullman'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jul 05 2001
Poster of Beck 09 - The Price of Vengeance
Beck 09 - The Price of Vengeance
Mikael Persbrandt was 37 in Beck 09 - The Price of Vengeance as 'Gunvald Larsson'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jun 27 2001
Poster of Gossip
Gossip
Mikael Persbrandt was 37 in Gossip as 'Åke Frigårdh'.
Movie Released: Sun, Dec 24 2000
Poster of Adult Behaviour… It's All in the Mind
Adult Behaviour… It's All in the Mind
Mikael Persbrandt was 35 in Adult Behaviour… It's All in the Mind as 'Georg'.
Movie Released: Fri, Sep 24 1999
Poster of Deadly Drift
Deadly Drift
Mikael Persbrandt was 35 in Deadly Drift as 'Andreas Persson'.
Movie Released: Fri, Mar 12 1999
Poster of Fatimas tredje hemlighet
Fatimas tredje hemlighet
Mikael Persbrandt was 35 in Fatimas tredje hemlighet as 'The paramedic'.
Movie Released: Sun, Jan 31 1999
Poster of Hela härligheten
Hela härligheten
Mikael Persbrandt was 35 in Hela härligheten as 'Glenn'.
Movie Released: Thu, Nov 26 1998
Poster of Beck 08 - Trails in Darkness
Beck 08 - Trails in Darkness
Mikael Persbrandt was 34 in Beck 08 - Trails in Darkness as 'Gunvald Larsson'.
Movie Released: Sat, Sep 19 1998
Poster of Beck 07 - The Money Man
Beck 07 - The Money Man
Mikael Persbrandt was 34 in Beck 07 - The Money Man as 'Gunvald Larsson'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jun 03 1998
Poster of Beck 06 - The Monster
Beck 06 - The Monster
Mikael Persbrandt was 34 in Beck 06 - The Monster as 'Gunvald Larsson'.
Movie Released: Thu, May 28 1998
Poster of 102 Years in the Heart of Europe: A Portrait of Ernst Jünger
102 Years in the Heart of Europe: A Portrait of Ernst Jünger
Mikael Persbrandt was 34 in 102 Years in the Heart of Europe: A Portrait of Ernst Jünger as 'Reader (voice)'.
Movie Released: Wed, Apr 15 1998
Poster of Beck 05 - The Boarding House Pearl
Beck 05 - The Boarding House Pearl
Mikael Persbrandt was 34 in Beck 05 - The Boarding House Pearl as 'Gunvald Larsson'.
Movie Released: Wed, Apr 08 1998
Poster of Beck 04 - Eye for an Eye
Beck 04 - Eye for an Eye
Mikael Persbrandt was 34 in Beck 04 - Eye for an Eye as 'Gunvald Larsson'.
Movie Released: Fri, Mar 27 1998
Poster of The Last Contract
The Last Contract
Mikael Persbrandt was 34 in The Last Contract as 'Roger Nyman'.
Movie Released: Fri, Mar 06 1998
Poster of Beck 03 - White Nights
Beck 03 - White Nights
Mikael Persbrandt was 34 in Beck 03 - White Nights as 'Gunvald Larsson'.
Movie Released: Fri, Feb 27 1998
Poster of Beck - The Man with the Icons
Beck - The Man with the Icons
Mikael Persbrandt was 34 in Beck - The Man with the Icons as 'Gunvald Larsson'.
Movie Released: Wed, Dec 17 1997
Poster of Beneath the Surface
Beneath the Surface
Mikael Persbrandt was 34 in Beneath the Surface as 'Roffe'.
Movie Released: Fri, Nov 21 1997
Poster of Beck 01 - The Decoy Boy
Beck 01 - The Decoy Boy
Mikael Persbrandt was 33 in Beck 01 - The Decoy Boy as 'Gunvald Larsson'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jun 27 1997
Poster of Nature's Warrior
Nature's Warrior
Mikael Persbrandt was 33 in Nature's Warrior as 'Hjorth'.
Movie Released: Fri, Feb 21 1997
Poster of 9 millimeter
9 millimeter
Mikael Persbrandt was 33 in 9 millimeter as 'Konstantin'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jan 24 1997
Poster of Ellinors bröllop
Ellinors bröllop
Mikael Persbrandt was 33 in Ellinors bröllop as 'C-O'.
Movie Released: Fri, Nov 08 1996
Poster of Between Summers
Between Summers
Mikael Persbrandt was 31 in Between Summers as 'Peter'.
Movie Released: Thu, Aug 31 1995
Poster of Cop Killer
Cop Killer
Mikael Persbrandt was 30 in Cop Killer as 'Polis 1'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jan 01 1994
Poster of Nigger
Nigger
Mikael Persbrandt was 27 in Nigger as 'Svante'.
Movie Released: Sun, Nov 25 1990
Poster of Otmica
Otmica
Mikael Persbrandt will be 61+ in Otmica
Movie Released: Unreleased

TV Shows (Acting Roles)

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Ages in TV shows are based off the first air date and may not be accurate. View individual episode details for accurate ages
Poster of Otmica
Otmica
Mikael Persbrandt was 61+ in Otmica as 'Markus'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Jan 25 2025
Poster of Reindeer Mafia
Reindeer Mafia
Mikael Persbrandt was 59+ in Reindeer Mafia as 'Stagge'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Jan 26 2023
Poster of The Unlikely Murderer
The Unlikely Murderer
Mikael Persbrandt was 58+ in The Unlikely Murderer as 'Hans Holmér'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Nov 05 2021
Poster of Foundation
Foundation
Mikael Persbrandt was 57+ in Foundation as 'The Mule'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Sep 23 2021
Poster of Expeditionen
Expeditionen
Mikael Persbrandt was 56+ in Expeditionen as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Oct 24 2019
Poster of Invisible Heroes
Invisible Heroes
Mikael Persbrandt was 55+ in Invisible Heroes as 'Harald Edelstam'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Apr 21 2019
Poster of Sex Education
Sex Education
Mikael Persbrandt was 55+ in Sex Education as 'Jakob Nyman'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Jan 11 2019
Poster of Tillsammans med Strömstedts
Tillsammans med Strömstedts
Mikael Persbrandt was 53+ in Tillsammans med Strömstedts as 'Himself'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Mar 09 2017
Poster of Vänligen: Lars Lerin
Vänligen: Lars Lerin
Mikael Persbrandt was 52+ in Vänligen: Lars Lerin as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Jan 13 2016
Poster of Söndagsparty med Filip & Fredrik
Söndagsparty med Filip & Fredrik
Mikael Persbrandt was 45+ in Söndagsparty med Filip & Fredrik
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Apr 19 2009
Poster of Innocently Convicted
Innocently Convicted
Mikael Persbrandt was 44+ in Innocently Convicted
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Sep 24 2008
Poster of Kaotokeino-opprøret (TV-serien)
Kaotokeino-opprøret (TV-serien)
Mikael Persbrandt was 44+ in Kaotokeino-opprøret (TV-serien) as 'Carl Johan Ruth'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Jan 18 2008
Poster of The 7 Deadly Sins
The 7 Deadly Sins
Mikael Persbrandt was 44+ in The 7 Deadly Sins as 'Himself'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Nov 01 2007
Poster of Ett herrans liv
Ett herrans liv
Mikael Persbrandt was 42+ in Ett herrans liv as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Apr 13 2006
Poster of Medicinmannen
Medicinmannen
Mikael Persbrandt was 42+ in Medicinmannen as ' Martin Holst'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Sep 25 2005
Poster of Beck
Beck
Mikael Persbrandt was 36+ in Beck as 'Gunvald Larsson'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Dec 12 1999
Poster of Anna Holt
Anna Holt
Mikael Persbrandt was 33+ in Anna Holt as 'Jocke'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Oct 26 1996
Poster of The Kingdom
The Kingdom
Mikael Persbrandt was 31+ in The Kingdom as 'Helmer Jr.'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Nov 24 1994
Poster of Svensson, Svensson
Svensson, Svensson
Mikael Persbrandt was 31+ in Svensson, Svensson
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Oct 07 1994
Poster of Den vite riddaren
Den vite riddaren
Mikael Persbrandt was 30+ in Den vite riddaren as 'Hellman'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Apr 19 1994
Poster of Rederiet
Rederiet
Mikael Persbrandt was 28+ in Rederiet as 'Ola Simonsson'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Aug 20 1992
Poster of Enemy's Enemy
Enemy's Enemy
Mikael Persbrandt was 27+ in Enemy's Enemy as 'Vanchaufför'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Dec 08 1990