Mads Mikkelsen: podcast appearances and interviews

Mads Dittmann Mikkelsen is a Danish actor born on 22 November 1965. He gained early recognition in Denmark for his performances in films such as the Pusher trilogy, Open Hearts, The Green Butchers, Adam's Apples, and After the Wedding. Mikkelsen also starred in the television series Rejseholdet, portraying Detective Sergeant Allan Fischer. His international breakthrough came with the role of the main antagonist Le Chiffre in the 2006 James Bond film Casino Royale, which elevated his profile in Hollywood and led to appearances in major films including Clash of the Titans, Doctor Strange, Rogue One, and Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny. Beyond Hollywood, he has delivered notable performances as Igor Stravinsky in Coco Chanel & Igor Stravinsky, Johann Friedrich Struensee in A Royal Affair, and Lucas in The Hunt, for which he received the Cannes Film Festival Best Actor Award. Mikkelsen’s work has garnered critical acclaim, including a BAFTA nomination for his role in Another Round and prominent roles in Riders of Justice and The Promised Land. In television, he is known for portraying Dr. Hannibal Lecter in Hannibal and has appeared in the video game Death Stranding as Cliff Unger. A O. Scott of The New York Times has noted that Mikkelsen has become a reliable character actor in Hollywood and a star and a face of the resurgent Danish cinema. His career continues to encompass a diverse range of roles in film, television, and gaming, establishing him as a prominent figure in international entertainment.