Quick Facts
Born:
1960-11-08
Birthplace:
Stockholm, Stockholms län, Sweden
Credits:
91 Total Roles
Michael Nyqvist
Acting
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Biography
Rolf Åke Mikael Nyqvist (November 8, 1960 – June 27, 2017), better known as Michael Nyqvist, was a Swedish actor. Educated at the School of Drama in Malmö, he became well known for playing police officer Banck in the first series of Martin Beck films made in 1997, and later for his leading role in the film Grabben i graven bredvid in 2002. He was most recognized internationally for his role in the acclaimed Millennium series as Mikael Blomkvist, as well as the lead villains in Mission: Impossible – Ghost Protocol (as Kurt Hendricks) and John Wick (as Viggo Tarasov). In 2004, he played the leading role in the Academy Award-nominated Best Foreign Film As It Is in Heaven.
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Known For
John Wick
Viggo Tarasov
Mission: Impossible - Ghost Protocol
Hendricks
The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo
Mikael Blomkvist
Abduction
Nikola Kozlow
Hunter Killer
Captain Andropov
Colonia
Paul Schäfer
The Girl Who Played with Fire
Mikael Blomkvist
Europa Report
Andrei Blok
Full Filmography
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | A Hidden Life MOVIE | Bishop Joseph Fliessen |
| 2018 | Hunter Killer MOVIE | Captain Andropov |
| 2017 | You Disappear MOVIE | Bernard Berman |
| 2017 | Madiba TV | H.F. Verwoerd |
| 2016 | Frank & Lola MOVIE | Alan |
| 2016 | Michael Nyqvist - Ett porträtt MOVIE | Self |
| 2016 | A Serious Game MOVIE | Markel |
| 2016 | I.T. MOVIE | Henrik |
| 2016 | Colonia MOVIE | Paul Schäfer |
| 2015 | The Girl King MOVIE | Chancellor Axel Oxenstierna |