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Michael Nyqvist

Bio: 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
Born: Tue, Nov 08 1960
Birthplace: Stockholm, Stockholms län, Sweden

Death: Tue, Jun 27 2017
Michael Nyqvist is 56 years old
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Poster of A Hidden Life
A Hidden Life
Michael Nyqvist would have been no older than 56 in A Hidden Life as 'Bishop Joseph Fliessen'.
Movie Released: Tue, Aug 27 2019
Poster of Hunter Killer
Hunter Killer
Michael Nyqvist would have been no older than 56 in Hunter Killer as 'Captain Andropov'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 19 2018
Poster of You Disappear
You Disappear
Michael Nyqvist was 56 in You Disappear as 'Bernard Berman'.
Movie Released: Thu, Apr 20 2017
Poster of Frank & Lola
Frank & Lola
Michael Nyqvist was 56 in Frank & Lola as 'Alan'.
Movie Released: Fri, Dec 09 2016
Poster of Michael Nyqvist - Ett Porträtt
Michael Nyqvist - Ett Porträtt
Michael Nyqvist was 55 in Michael Nyqvist - Ett Porträtt as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Sun, Oct 16 2016
Poster of I.T.
I.T.
Michael Nyqvist was 55 in I.T. as 'Henrik'.
Movie Released: Fri, Sep 09 2016
Poster of A Serious Game
A Serious Game
Michael Nyqvist was 55 in A Serious Game as 'Markel'.
Movie Released: Fri, Sep 09 2016
Poster of The Girl King
The Girl King
Michael Nyqvist was 55 in The Girl King as 'Chancellor Axel Oxenstierna'.
Movie Released: Fri, Dec 11 2015
Poster of Colonia
Colonia
Michael Nyqvist was 54 in Colonia as 'Paul Schäfer'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jun 24 2015
Poster of The Girl in the Book
The Girl in the Book
Michael Nyqvist was 54 in The Girl in the Book as 'Milan Daneker'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jun 13 2015
Poster of For Better and Worse
For Better and Worse
Michael Nyqvist was 54 in For Better and Worse as 'Himself'.
Movie Released: Fri, Mar 06 2015
Poster of Don't F*#% With John Wick
Don't F*#% With John Wick
Michael Nyqvist was 54 in Don't F*#% With John Wick as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Tue, Feb 03 2015
Poster of John Wick: Calling in the Cavalry
John Wick: Calling in the Cavalry
Michael Nyqvist was 54 in John Wick: Calling in the Cavalry as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Tue, Feb 03 2015
Poster of John Wick
John Wick
Michael Nyqvist was 53 in John Wick as 'Viggo Tarasov'.
Movie Released: Wed, Oct 22 2014
Poster of Days and Nights
Days and Nights
Michael Nyqvist was 53 in Days and Nights as 'Johan'.
Movie Released: Fri, Sep 26 2014
Poster of My So-Called Father
My So-Called Father
Michael Nyqvist was 53 in My So-Called Father as 'Martin'.
Movie Released: Fri, Sep 19 2014
Poster of Paris Follies
Paris Follies
Michael Nyqvist was 53 in Paris Follies as 'Jesper'.
Movie Released: Sat, Mar 08 2014
Poster of The Girl from Nagasaki
The Girl from Nagasaki
Michael Nyqvist was 53 in The Girl from Nagasaki
Movie Released: Mon, Nov 11 2013
Poster of Europa Report
Europa Report
Michael Nyqvist was 52 in Europa Report as 'Andrei Blok'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jun 27 2013
Poster of Disconnect
Disconnect
Michael Nyqvist was 52 in Disconnect as 'Stephen Schumacher'.
Movie Released: Fri, Apr 12 2013
Poster of Mission: Impossible - Ghost Protocol
Mission: Impossible - Ghost Protocol
Michael Nyqvist was 51 in Mission: Impossible - Ghost Protocol as 'Hendricks'.
Movie Released: Wed, Dec 07 2011
Poster of Abduction
Abduction
Michael Nyqvist was 50 in Abduction as 'Nikola Kozlow'.
Movie Released: Thu, Sep 22 2011
Poster of Kennedy's Brain
Kennedy's Brain
Michael Nyqvist was 49 in Kennedy's Brain as 'Lars Hakansson'.
Movie Released: Sat, Apr 03 2010
Poster of Among Us
Among Us
Michael Nyqvist was 49 in Among Us as 'Ernst'.
Movie Released: Fri, Mar 19 2010
Poster of The Woman Who Dreamed of a Man
The Woman Who Dreamed of a Man
Michael Nyqvist was 49 in The Woman Who Dreamed of a Man as 'Johan, mąż K.'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jan 21 2010
Poster of The Girl Who Kicked the Hornet's Nest
The Girl Who Kicked the Hornet's Nest
Michael Nyqvist was 49 in The Girl Who Kicked the Hornet's Nest as 'Mikael Blomkvist'.
Movie Released: Fri, Nov 27 2009
Poster of The Wedding Photographer
The Wedding Photographer
Michael Nyqvist was 48 in The Wedding Photographer as 'Stage actor'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 16 2009
Poster of The Girl Who Played with Fire
The Girl Who Played with Fire
Michael Nyqvist was 48 in The Girl Who Played with Fire as 'Mikael Blomkvist'.
Movie Released: Fri, Sep 18 2009
Poster of The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo
The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo
Michael Nyqvist was 48 in The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo as 'Mikael Blomkvist'.
Movie Released: Fri, Feb 27 2009
Poster of Iscariot
Iscariot
Michael Nyqvist was 47 in Iscariot as 'Masen'.
Movie Released: Thu, Mar 06 2008
Poster of Downloading Nancy
Downloading Nancy
Michael Nyqvist was 47 in Downloading Nancy as 'Stan'.
Movie Released: Mon, Jan 21 2008
Poster of The Kautokeino Rebellion
The Kautokeino Rebellion
Michael Nyqvist was 47 in The Kautokeino Rebellion as 'Lars Levi Laestadius'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jan 18 2008
Poster of Arn: The Knight Templar
Arn: The Knight Templar
Michael Nyqvist was 47 in Arn: The Knight Templar as 'Magnus Folkesson'.
Movie Released: Tue, Dec 25 2007
Poster of The Black Pimpernel
The Black Pimpernel
Michael Nyqvist was 46 in The Black Pimpernel as 'Harald Edelstam'.
Movie Released: Fri, Sep 14 2007
Poster of Suddenly
Suddenly
Michael Nyqvist was 46 in Suddenly as 'Lasse'.
Movie Released: Fri, Dec 22 2006
Poster of Search
Search
Michael Nyqvist was 45 in Search as 'Janne'.
Movie Released: Fri, Sep 08 2006
Poster of Wallander: Mastermind
Wallander: Mastermind
Michael Nyqvist was 45 in Wallander: Mastermind as 'Lothar Kraftzcyk'.
Movie Released: Fri, Dec 16 2005
Poster of Bang Bang Orangutang
Bang Bang Orangutang
Michael Nyqvist was 44 in Bang Bang Orangutang as 'Sven Blomberg'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 14 2005
Poster of Mother of Mine
Mother of Mine
Michael Nyqvist was 44 in Mother of Mine as 'Hjalmar Jönsson - isä Ruotsissa'.
Movie Released: Fri, Sep 30 2005
Poster of Next Door
Next Door
Michael Nyqvist was 44 in Next Door as 'Åke'.
Movie Released: Fri, Mar 11 2005
Poster of As It Is in Heaven
As It Is in Heaven
Michael Nyqvist was 43 in As It Is in Heaven as 'Daniel Daréus'.
Movie Released: Fri, Sep 03 2004
Poster of Day and Night
Day and Night
Michael Nyqvist was 43 in Day and Night as 'Jacob'.
Movie Released: Fri, Aug 06 2004
Poster of ABBA - The Last Video
ABBA - The Last Video
Michael Nyqvist was 43 in ABBA - The Last Video as 'Michael Nyqvist'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jun 01 2004
Poster of London Voodoo
London Voodoo
Michael Nyqvist was 43 in London Voodoo as 'Magnus'.
Movie Released: Mon, Feb 02 2004
Poster of Details
Details
Michael Nyqvist was 42 in Details as 'Erik'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 10 2003
Poster of Slim Susie
Slim Susie
Michael Nyqvist was 42 in Slim Susie as 'Mörka Rösten'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 03 2003
Poster of The Guy in the Grave Next Door
The Guy in the Grave Next Door
Michael Nyqvist was 41 in The Guy in the Grave Next Door as 'Benny'.
Movie Released: Fri, Aug 02 2002
Poster of We Can Be Heroes!
We Can Be Heroes!
Michael Nyqvist was 41 in We Can Be Heroes! as 'Giuseppe'.
Movie Released: Tue, Mar 26 2002
Poster of Home Sweet Home
Home Sweet Home
Michael Nyqvist was 40 in Home Sweet Home as 'Kent'.
Movie Released: Fri, Mar 09 2001
Poster of His and Hers
His and Hers
Michael Nyqvist was 40 in His and Hers as 'Doctor'.
Movie Released: Fri, Feb 09 2001
Poster of Shadow Boys
Shadow Boys
Michael Nyqvist was 40 in Shadow Boys as 'Christoffer'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jan 06 2001
Poster of The Confession
The Confession
Michael Nyqvist was 40 in The Confession as 'Thorn'.
Movie Released: Mon, Jan 01 2001
Poster of Hr. Boe & Co.’s Anxiety
Hr. Boe & Co.’s Anxiety
Michael Nyqvist was 40 in Hr. Boe & Co.’s Anxiety
Movie Released: Mon, Jan 01 2001
Poster of Hjärta av sten
Hjärta av sten
Michael Nyqvist was 40 in Hjärta av sten as 'Lev'.
Movie Released: Fri, Nov 24 2000
Poster of Together
Together
Michael Nyqvist was 39 in Together as 'Rolf'.
Movie Released: Fri, Aug 25 2000
Poster of On the Last Verse - A Small Film About Death
On the Last Verse - A Small Film About Death
Michael Nyqvist was 38 in On the Last Verse - A Small Film About Death as 'Raymond'.
Movie Released: Thu, Apr 15 1999
Poster of Breaking Out
Breaking Out
Michael Nyqvist was 38 in Breaking Out as 'Diego'.
Movie Released: Fri, Feb 19 1999
Poster of Personkrets 3:1
Personkrets 3:1
Michael Nyqvist was 38 in Personkrets 3:1 as 'Karl-Erik'.
Movie Released: Sat, Nov 21 1998
Poster of Beck 08 - Trails in Darkness
Beck 08 - Trails in Darkness
Michael Nyqvist was 37 in Beck 08 - Trails in Darkness as 'John Banck'.
Movie Released: Sat, Sep 19 1998
Poster of Waiting for the Tenor
Waiting for the Tenor
Michael Nyqvist was 37 in Waiting for the Tenor as 'The Director'.
Movie Released: Thu, Sep 10 1998
Poster of Beck 07 - The Money Man
Beck 07 - The Money Man
Michael Nyqvist was 37 in Beck 07 - The Money Man as 'John Banck'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jun 03 1998
Poster of Beck 05 - The Boarding House Pearl
Beck 05 - The Boarding House Pearl
Michael Nyqvist was 37 in Beck 05 - The Boarding House Pearl as 'John Banck'.
Movie Released: Wed, Apr 08 1998
Poster of Beck 04 - Eye for an Eye
Beck 04 - Eye for an Eye
Michael Nyqvist was 37 in Beck 04 - Eye for an Eye as 'John Banck'.
Movie Released: Fri, Mar 27 1998
Poster of Beck 03 - White Nights
Beck 03 - White Nights
Michael Nyqvist was 37 in Beck 03 - White Nights as 'John Banck'.
Movie Released: Fri, Feb 27 1998
Poster of Beck - The Man with the Icons
Beck - The Man with the Icons
Michael Nyqvist was 37 in Beck - The Man with the Icons as 'John Banck'.
Movie Released: Wed, Dec 17 1997
Poster of Tic Tac
Tic Tac
Michael Nyqvist was 36 in Tic Tac as 'Resturant owner'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 31 1997
Poster of Beck 01 - The Decoy Boy
Beck 01 - The Decoy Boy
Michael Nyqvist was 36 in Beck 01 - The Decoy Boy as 'John Banck'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jun 27 1997
Poster of Such Is Life
Such Is Life
Michael Nyqvist was 35 in Such Is Life as 'Kalle Andersson'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 25 1996
Poster of Jerusalem
Jerusalem
Michael Nyqvist was 35 in Jerusalem as 'Carpenter #1'.
Movie Released: Fri, Sep 06 1996
Poster of Jim and the Pirates Blom
Jim and the Pirates Blom
Michael Nyqvist was 26 in Jim and the Pirates Blom
Movie Released: Thu, Feb 12 1987
Poster of Kamraterna
Kamraterna
Michael Nyqvist was 21 in Kamraterna as 'modellen'.
Movie Released: Mon, Oct 04 1982

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 Madiba
Madiba
Michael Nyqvist was 56+ in Madiba as 'H.F. Verwoerd'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Feb 01 2017
Poster of 100 Code
100 Code
Michael Nyqvist was 54+ in 100 Code as 'Mikael Eklund'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Mar 06 2015
Poster of Zero Hour
Zero Hour
Michael Nyqvist was 52+ in Zero Hour as 'White Vincent'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Feb 14 2013
Poster of Der Chinese
Der Chinese
Michael Nyqvist was 51+ in Der Chinese as 'Staffan Roslin'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Dec 30 2011
Poster of Hellenius Hörna
Hellenius Hörna
Michael Nyqvist was 49+ in Hellenius Hörna as 'Self - Guest'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Oct 07 2010
Poster of Arn: The Knight Templar
Arn: The Knight Templar
Michael Nyqvist was 49+ in Arn: The Knight Templar as 'Magnus Folkesson'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Mar 28 2010
Poster of Millennium
Millennium
Michael Nyqvist was 49+ in Millennium as 'Mikael Blomkvist'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Mar 20 2010
Poster of Skavlan
Skavlan
Michael Nyqvist was 48+ in Skavlan as 'Self - Guest'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Jan 16 2009
Poster of The Night Sister
The Night Sister
Michael Nyqvist was 47+ in The Night Sister as 'Tage Wolter'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Jan 24 2008
Poster of Kaotokeino-opprøret (TV-serien)
Kaotokeino-opprøret (TV-serien)
Michael Nyqvist was 47+ in Kaotokeino-opprøret (TV-serien) as 'Lars Levi Laestadius'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Jan 18 2008
Poster of Skattejakten
Skattejakten
Michael Nyqvist was 44+ in Skattejakten as 'Are Sterner'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Sep 24 2005
Poster of Wallander
Wallander
Michael Nyqvist was 44+ in Wallander as 'Lothar Kraftzcyk'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Jan 14 2005
Poster of Om Stig Petrés hemlighet
Om Stig Petrés hemlighet
Michael Nyqvist was 44+ in Om Stig Petrés hemlighet as 'Stig Petré'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Dec 06 2004
Poster of The Fifth Woman
The Fifth Woman
Michael Nyqvist was 41+ in The Fifth Woman as 'Bo Runfeldt'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Mar 08 2002
Poster of Olivia Twist
Olivia Twist
Michael Nyqvist was 41+ in Olivia Twist as 'Fagerlund'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Mar 02 2002
Poster of Beck
Beck
Michael Nyqvist was 39+ in Beck as 'John Banck'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Dec 12 1999
Poster of En dag i taget
En dag i taget
Michael Nyqvist was 39+ in En dag i taget as 'Henrik Boström'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Nov 08 1999
Poster of Kvällspressen
Kvällspressen
Michael Nyqvist was 31+ in Kvällspressen as 'Journalist'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Mar 30 1992
Poster of Deutscher Filmpreis
Deutscher Filmpreis
Michael Nyqvist was 0+ in Deutscher Filmpreis as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Jan 01 1951