Actor
Mikael Persbrandt
1963
Full page on IMDbWho they are
- Born
- 25 September 1963, Jakobsberg i Stockholms län, Sverige
- Known for
- In a Better World
, Everlasting Moments, Beck - The Man with the Icons
Mikael Persbrandt (born 1963) is a Swedish actor with extensive stage, film and television credits. He is best known in Sweden as the gruff detective Gunvald Larsson in the Beck films. Internationally, he is known for In a Better World, Beorn in The Hobbit films, and Sex Education.
Where to start
In a Better World (2010)Full guide
Starring role in Susanne Bier's Oscar-winning drama; brought him international recognition and a European Film Award nomination.
Everlasting Moments (2008)Log in to add it to the library
Acclaimed Swedish period drama; his performance earned him the Guldbagge Award for Best Actor.
Beck - The Man with the Icons (1997)Log in to add it to the library
Early entry in the Beck series, in which he played detective Gunvald Larsson.
Hamilton: In the Interest of the Nation (2012)Log in to add it to the library
Led this thriller as spy Carl Hamilton, based on Jan Guillou's novels.
The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug (2013)Log in to add it to the library
Played shape-shifter Beorn in Peter Jackson's blockbuster fantasy series.
Their films in the library
Awards
- 2009 Guldbagge Award for Best Actor, Everlasting Moments
- 2014 Guldbagge Award for Best Actor, Nobody Owns Me
The full list · 96
- 1990NiggerLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Svante
- 1994Cop KillerLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Police 1
- 1995Between SummersLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Peter
- 1996Ellinors bröllopLog in to add it to the libraryActor as C-O
- 1997Beck - The Man with the IconsLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Gunvald Larsson
- 1997Beck 01 - The Decoy BoyLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Gunvald Larsson
- 19979 millimeterLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Konstantin
- 1997Beneath the SurfaceLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Roffe
- 1997Nature's WarriorLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Hjorth
- 1998Beck 04 - Eye for an EyeLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Gunvald Larsson
- 1998Beck 03 - White NightsLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Gunvald Larsson
- 1998Beck 08 - Trails in DarknessLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Gunvald Larsson
- 1998Beck 06 - The MonsterLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Gunvald Larsson
- 1998Beck 05 - The Boarding House PearlLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Gunvald Larsson
- 1998Beck 07 - The Money ManLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Gunvald Larsson
- 1998The Last ContractLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Roger Nyman
- 1998Hela härlighetenLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Glenn
- 1998102 Years in the Heart of Europe: A Portrait of Ernst JüngerLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Reader (voice)
- 1999Adult Behaviour… It's All in the MindLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Georg
- 1999Deadly DriftLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Andreas Persson
- 1999Fatimas tredje hemlighetLog in to add it to the libraryActor as The paramedic
- 2000GossipLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Åke Frigårdh
- 2001Beck 09 - The Price of VengeanceLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Gunvald Larsson
- 2001Beck 10 - The Man Without a FaceLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Gunvald Larsson
- 2001Beck 11 - The CartelLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Gunvald Larsson
- 2001DragonfliesLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Kullman
- 2002Beck 14 - The Advertising ManLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Gunvald Larsson
- 2002Beck 12 - The LonerLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Gunvald Larsson
- 2002Beck 16 - The Last WitnessLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Gunvald Larsson
- 2002Beck 15 - The Boy in the Glass BallLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Gunvald Larsson
- 2002Beck 13 - Sender UnknownLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Gunvald Larsson
- 2002Everyone Loves AliceLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Johan
- 2003At Point BlankLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Frank
- 2003NowLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Adam (young)
- 2003Gunnar Govin - en man, en röst, en resaLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Kurt
- 2004Day and NightLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Thomas
- 2004Three SunsLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Ulf
- 2004Den starkareLog in to add it to the libraryActor as X
- 2004Playing with FireLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Axel
- 2005Bang Bang OrangutangLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Åke
- 2005Double ShiftLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Jocke
- 2005Lovisa och Carl MichaelLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Westman
- 2006One WayLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Tomas Gaal
- 2006Beck 17 - The ScorpionLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Gunvald Larsson
- 2006Beck 18 - The Girl in the Root CellarLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Gunvald Larsson
- 2006SearchLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Björn
- 2006The Lovelife of a Fat ThiefLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Priest
- 2006Miss Julie: 100 Years in the LimelightLog in to add it to the libraryActor
- 2006No TearsLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Lars
- 2007Beck 23 - The Silent ScreamLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Gunvald Larsson
- 2007SolstormLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Tomas Söderberg
- 2007Beck 24 - In the Name of GodLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Gunvald Larsson
- 2007Beck 21 - The Japanese PaintingLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Gunvald Larsson
- 2007Beck 20 - The LawyerLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Gunvald Larsson
- 2007Beck 19 - The VultureLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Gunvald Larsson
- 2007Beck 22 - The Weak LinkLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Gunvald Larsson
- 2007GangsterLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Thomas
- 2007One Eye RedLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Mikael Persbrandt
- 2007Wonderful and Loved by AllLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Mikael Persbrandt
- 2008Everlasting MomentsLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Sigfrid Larsson
- 2008The Kautokeino RebellionLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Carl Johan Ruth
- 2008Heaven's HeartLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Lars
- 2009Beck 25 - The Eye of the StormLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Gunvald Larsson
- 2010In a Better WorldLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Anton
- 2010Beck 26 - Buried AliveLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Gunvald Larsson
- 2011Stockholm EastLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Johan
- 2011Somewhere ElseLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Stefan
- 2012The HypnotistLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Erik Maria Bark
- 2012Hamilton: In the Interest of the NationLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Carl Hamilton
- 2012Hamilton 2: But Not If It Concerns Your DaughterLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Carl Hamilton
- 2013The Hobbit: The Desolation of SmaugLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Beorn
- 2013Nobody Owns MeLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Hasse
- 2014The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five ArmiesLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Beorn
- 2014The SalvationLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Peter Jensen
- 2014Someone You LoveLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Thomas Jacob
- 2015Beck 27 - Room 302Log in to add it to the libraryActor as Gunvald Larsson
- 2015Beck 28 - The FamilyLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Gunvald Larsson
- 2015Beck 29 - InvasionLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Gunvald Larsson
- 2015Beck 30 - The Hospital MurdersLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Gunvald Larsson
- 2016The Siege of JadotvilleLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Dag Hammarskjold
- 2016Alone in BerlinLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Prall
- 2016Beck 31 - GunvaldLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Gunvald Larsson
- 2016Sjöwall & Wahlöö - Berättelsen om ett brottLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Self (archive footage)
- 2017King Arthur: Legend of the SwordLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Greybeard
- 2018The Girl in the Spider's WebLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Alexander Zalachenko
- 2018The Cake GeneralLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Hasse P
- 2018Bergman: A Year in a LifeLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Self
- 2018X&YLog in to add it to the libraryActor as The Famous Actor
- 2019Carl och spelreklamshelvetetLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Self (archive footage)
- 2020Eurovision Song Contest: The Story of Fire SagaLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Victor Karlosson
- 2021Till Sun RisesLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Peder
- 2022Creation of the Kingdom of ExodusLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Self / Helmer Jr
- 2023Hammarskjöld: Fight for PeaceLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Dag Hammarskjöld
- 2024Beck - bakom kulissernaLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Gunvald Larsson (archive footage)
- 2025OdysseyLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Mysterious Viking
- 2026Marie Göranzon - När rampljuset slocknarLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Gunvald Larsson (archive footage)
Filmography data from TMDB. The profile text is a draft written for Cinespective.