Lars Mikkelsen

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Characters played by Lars Mikkelsen

Viktor Petrov — House of Cards (2013)

The Russian president who opposes the Underwoods' Middle East peace plan. During a diplomatic visit to Moscow, Claire publicly shames him over LGBT rights, leading to a standoff where he demands her resignation in exchange for withdrawing troops from the Jordan Valley.

Captain Anderson — Frankenstein (2025)

Captain Anderson commands the Danish Navy ship Horisont during its expedition toward the North Pole. He rescues the injured Victor Frankenstein after finding him trapped in the ice, fires on The Creature when it boards the ship, and later chooses to abandon the pursuit and return home.

Grand Admiral Thrawn — Ahsoka (2023)

Imperial Grand Admiral and strategic military genius

Løvenskjold — The Kiss (2022)

Løvenskjold is Edith's father and the owner of the estate where Anton is welcomed after an incident involving an injured officer. He feels responsible for Edith's riding accident and is deeply concerned about her recovery. When she refuses to go to the sanatorium and becomes increasingly unhappy, he appeals to Anton for help.

Tynde betjent — Flænset (2000)

Tynde betjent is one of the police officers searching for the vintage car. He communicates with Tykke betjent by radio as they confirm the car's license plate and consider whether it has gone off the road. During the search, an officer finds blood and tells the other to stay put; the summary does not specify which officer gives the instruction.

Ravnen — Flame & Citron (2008)

A contact who provides Flammen and Citronen with the identity of the actual resistance informant after Winther goes into hiding. Jørgen is subsequently tasked with and carries out his execution.

Forstander Frederik Heck — The Day Will Come (2016)

The progressive and compassionate headmaster of a 1950s Danish boarding school for troubled boys, dedicated to rehabilitation and emotional understanding over punitive discipline.

Thor — When Animals Dream (2014)

Marie’s father lives with her and her ill mother. He suggests that the mother may have killed the Russians after they did something to her, though he cannot clarify the details. After investigators arrive, he warns Marie that he can no longer protect her if she leaves the house, reflecting the family’s dangerous situation.

Necromancer — Island of Lost Souls (2007)

The Necromancer is the principal supernatural antagonist, using black magic to summon dead souls, question them about treasures hidden in the past, and imprison them in glass jars around Broby. He also holds Linea's soul captive and threatens to cast her jar into the sea unless Herman reveals the location of the remaining Lodge Book pages.

Magnus Bisgaard — Those Who Kill - Shadow of the Past (2012)

Senior police detective and Thomas's colleague, leads investigations.

Mathias Nielsen — The Residence (2025)

A prominent figure associated with the residency program. Likely involved in managing the technological aspects or overseeing the participants, possibly linked to the AI's deployment.

Volcazar (stemme) — Ronal the Barbarian (2011)

An evil lord who leads an army against the barbarians, captures them, and attempts to use their blood in a resurrection ritual. His magical armor makes him nearly invulnerable, but Ronal ultimately strikes his vulnerable skull and destroys him.

Career Overview

Lars Mikkelsen has 68 screen credits in a career dating back to 1996. Their work spans 3 cinematic universes — most prominently Those Who Kill Collection with 6 titles. Signature works include Frankenstein, The Kiss, The Day Will Come. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.

Personal Facts

Known For
Acting
Gender
male
Known Credits
68
Birth Date
1964-05-06
Birth Place
Gladsaxe, Copenhagen, Denmark

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Associated Universes

Universe traveler — spans 3 universes

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Related entry on Wikidata (Q984186), public domain (CC0).