Claes Bang

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Characters played by Claes Bang

Marcus Robichaux — The Wrecking Crew (2026)

Corrupt casino developer who initially hires Walter Hale to investigate his wife, then orchestrates his murder. He bribes Governor Mahoe and kidnaps Leila and Lani to secure the flash drive, but is killed by James and Jonny.

John Paul 'JP' Williams — Bad Sisters (2022)

Grace's abusive and controlling husband who dies unexpectedly. His death triggers the sisters' murder plot and places them at the center of a life insurance investigation.

Fjölnir the Brotherless — The Northman (2022)

Fjölnir is Amleth’s uncle and the chief architect of the story’s original betrayal. He kills Aurvandill, seizes the kingdom, and carries away Gudrún, later losing his throne and becoming a farmer in Iceland. His conflict with Amleth drives the revenge plot and ends in their fatal duel at the volcano.

Pontius Pilate — The Master and Margarita (2024)

The historical figure featured in the Master's canceled theatrical play. The play's ideological cancellation serves as the catalyst for the Master's downfall and subsequent creative transformation.

The Dean — The Outlaws (2021)

University administrator covering up student misconduct.

Jan Holster — The Girl in the Spider's Web (2018)

A ruthless mercenary leader hired to recover the Firefall program. He successfully steals it from Lisbeth and orchestrates an attack that kills Frans Balder, framing Lisbeth in the process. During the syndicate's final stand, he is poisoned with an agent that causes blindness, leading to a fatal traffic accident after being struck by Camilla's escaping vehicle.

William Tell — William Tell (2025)

A war-weary Crusade veteran and skilled crossbowman turned local huntsman. Initially reluctant to join the Swiss rebellion against Habsburg rule, he eventually steps up as a key leader after being unjustly imprisoned. He famously shoots an apple off his son's head to save his life, escapes during a storm alongside Bertha, and ultimately leads the Swiss forces to victory, sparing the tyrannical Gessler at his son's request.

Christian — The Square (2017)

Museum curator navigating theft, social experiments, and personal moral dilemmas.

Johan Otto von Spreckelsen — The Great Arch (2025)

A Danish architect who is virtually unknown when his design wins the competition for a monumental gateway in Paris. He accepts the commission from President François Mitterrand and defends his glass-and-marble Cube's original geometry and artistic character through disputes over contracts, materials, regulations, and later proposals that he believes would disfigure his work.

James Figueras — The Burnt Orange Heresy (2020)

A gifted but cynical art critic and lecturer who is more successful discussing art than creating it. He lives with mistrust and deception, becomes entangled in a wealthy collector's schemes, and struggles with ambition, betrayal, and his fragile self-image.

Will — The Bay of Silence (2020)

Will is Rosalind's husband, a dependable engineer, and a willing stepfather to her twin daughters. After Rosalind disappears and their son dies in France, he searches across Europe, hides the tragedy to protect his family, investigates her past, and ultimately confronts Milton.

King Kristian — Stockholm Bloodbath (2024)

He refuses to abandon his claim to the Swedish crown, leads a powerful mercenary army, takes control, and presents the occupation as a period of friendship and celebration. He also orders an official account to conceal the political nature of wartime executions.

Career Overview

Claes Bang has 56 screen credits in a career dating back to 1998. Their work spans 3 cinematic universes — most prominently The Outlaws with 1 titles. Signature works include The Wrecking Crew, The Secret Woman, The Northman. 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
56
Birth Date
1967-04-28
Birth Place
Odense, Danmark

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Universe traveler — spans 3 universes

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Related entry on Wikidata (Q5565254), public domain (CC0).