Mads Mikkelsen Turns 60 - From Unknown to Icon

In celebration of Mads Mikkelsen’s 60th birthday, we open the vault and share an extraordinary piece of Danish film history: footage of Mads Mikkelsen as a young, unknown actor, filmed back in 1998 — long before international fame, Hollywood blockbusters, and global recognition.

This rediscovered interview captures Mads at the very beginning of his career, alongside fellow Danish actor Nikolaj Coster-Waldau. We see him laugh, reflect, talk about life in Nørrebro, being mistaken for his roles, switching characters on set, and exploring what it means to play morally complex people — all with the charm and honesty that would later make him a worldwide icon.

To honor his 60 years, we pair this rare footage with a cinematic look back at his incredible journey:
from Pusher, to Jagten, to Doctor Strange, Hannibal, Another Round, Indiana Jones, and the countless roles that made him Denmark’s most celebrated film personality.

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