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Do You Know Mikkel Boe Følsgaard? : A Sneak Peek into His Life and Career

sammy Published On Mon Feb 15 2021   Modified On Mon Feb 15 2021
Do You Know Mikkel Boe Følsgaard? : A Sneak Peek into His Life and Career

'A Royal Affair' fame actor Mikkel Boe Følsgaard, has already completed 17 movies in his career of 14 years. His career started in 2007 with a Danish radio show named, 'Aftenshowet'. 

His first television debut was in 2011 with the Danish crime thriller, 'Those Who Kill'. 

There was no looking back after that for this talented actor as his career progressed steadily and landed him his breakout role of King Christian VII in 'A Royal Affair'.

Poster of A Royal Affair featuring Mikkel Folsgaard as Christian VII
Poster of A Royal Affair featuring Mikkel Folsgaard as Christian VII

Personal Information: Know Him Better

Mikkel Folsgaard in the outdoors
Mikkel Folsgaard in the outdoors

'Across The Waters' lead, Følsgaard was born on the 1st of June in 1984 in Ronne, Bornholm, Denmark. He stands tall with an envious height of 6’ 1½”. 

The 36-year-old actor spent most of his childhood in the northern Sealand, one of the biggest Danish isles. He studied theatre in Statens Teaterskole in Copenhagen and graduated in the Summer of 2012.

Net Worth:

According to famousintro.com, his current net worth is estimated to be around $5 million.

Married to Freja Friis Since 2016

The 'Kein Problem' star, got married in 2016 to his longtime girlfriend Freja Friis. Freja Friis is a well-known scholar and researcher in Denmark.  

Mikkel Folsgaard with wife Freja Friis at Bodil Awards
Mikkel Folsgaard with wife Freja Friis at Bodil Awards

 

Children:

The couple has a son, Theodor, who was born in 2013. They also welcomed their daughter Sigrid in 2016. 

Sibling:

'A Serious Game' actor also has a famous older brother named Nicolas Tobias Følsgaard who is known to be a Danish photographer and director.

 

Mikkel Folsgaard's older brother Nicholas Tobias Folsgaard

Awards and Accolades:

'A Royal Affair' was his debut feature film and he received the award for the best male actor at 62nd Berlin International Film Festival for his performance in that film. He was also felicitated with Bodil Award for Best Leading Actor for the same role. 

Mikkel Folsgaard with Silver Bear Award at Berlin International Film Festival 2012

 

Poster of 'A Royal Affair' that won him Berlinale in 2012
Poster of 'A Royal Affair' that won him Berlinale in 2012

Global Recognition:

International recognition followed Følsgaard as he appeared as Martin in Netflix's Danish series, 'The Rain' alongside Alba August. He was recently seen in the movie, 'Vores Mand I Amerika' which was made for the Danish audience as well. 

Mikkel Folsgaard with Co-star Alba August at Netflix Premiere of 'The Rain'
Mikkel Folsgaard with Co-star Alba August at Netflix Premiere of 'The Rain'

 

Mikkel Folsgaard with 'The Rain' Co-stars
Mikkel Folsgaard with 'The Rain' Co-stars

Instagram:

With over 98.4 k followers on Instagram, Mikkel Boe Følsgaard is a loved celebrity in Europe. His Instagram handle is @mikkelboefolsgaard

 

Shirtless Mikkel folsgaard in a biographical movie poster
Shirtless Mikkel folsgaard in a biographical movie poster