Lars Mikkelsen is a Danish actor best known as Grand Admiral Thrawn in Star Wars Rebels, Viktor in House of Cards, and Charles Augustus Magnussen in Sherlock.
Films
- The House That Jack BuiltThe Police Officer2018
- What We BecomeDino2015
- Monty the PenguinNarrator (voice)2014
- The Keeper of Lost CausesLars Jørgensen2013
- A Royal AffairChristian VII’s servant2012
- HeadhunterBjørn2009
- Flammen & CitronenFrode Jacobsen2008
- The Green ButchersClaus2003
TV shows
- Star Wars: The Bad BatchGrand Admiral Thrawn (voice)2021–2024
- Star Wars RebelsGrand Admiral Thrawn (voice)2016–2018
- House of CardsViktor Petrov2015–2018
- SherlockCharles Augustus Magnussen2014
- BorgenSøren Ravn2010–2013
- The KillingUlrik Strange2007–2012
- The Last KingdomKing Sigtryggr (voice, Danish dub)2015–2022
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About Lars Mikkelsen
Lars Mikkelsen is a highly respected Danish actor, born on 6 May 1964, known for his deep, commanding voice and versatile performances across film, television, and voice acting. He has gained international fame for his roles in major productions such as Star Wars Rebels, House of Cards, and Sherlock, while also maintaining a strong presence in Danish cinema and TV.
FAQs
Is Lars Mikkelsen related to Mads Mikkelsen?
Yes, Lars Mikkelsen is the older brother of actor Mads Mikkelsen. Both are prominent Danish actors.
What is Lars Mikkelsen’s most famous role?
He is widely known for voicing Grand Admiral Thrawn in the Star Wars animated series Star Wars Rebels and its spin-offs.
Has Lars Mikkelsen appeared in any major British TV shows?
Yes, he played the villain Charles Augustus Magnussen in BBC’s Sherlock (2014) and Russian President Viktor Petrov in Netflix’s House of Cards (2015–2018).
What was Lars Mikkelsen’s first major acting role?
He began his career in Danish theatre and television in the late 1990s, with early notable roles in the Danish TV series Taxa (1997–1999).
Does Lars Mikkelsen do voice acting in video games?
Yes, he has voiced characters in video games, most notably Grand Admiral Thrawn in Star Wars: Squadrons (2020) and other Star Wars games.
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