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Happily married to Philip Christensen (Mikael Birkkjær), a university professor, with two children, her new position in politics soon brings strains into her family life.
- Sidse Babett Knudsen as Birgitte Nyborg
- Birgitte Hjort Sorensen as Katrine Fønsmark
- Mikkel Boe Følsgaard as Asger Holm Kirkegaard
- Simon Bennebjerg as Oliver Hjorth
- Magnus Millang as Rasmus Gren Lundbæk
- Özlem Saglanmark as Narciza Aydin
- Søren Malling as Torben Friis
- Svend Hardenberg as Hans Eliassen
- Lucas Lynggaard Tønnesen as Magnus Nyborg Christensen
- Jens Albinus as Jon Berthelsen
What is happening to Birgitte here? The former Prime Minister is now Foreign Minister and remains the leader of the New Democrats party. Now single and with her children having flown the nest, Birgitte is more devoted to her job than ever but faces a significant crisis when oil is discovered in Greenland. What else has Sidse Babett Knudsen been in?...
What is happening to Katrine here? The former New Democrats Campaign Manager returns to the world of journalism as the head of the news department at TV1. Katrine's friendship with Birgitte is put to the test as she holds the Foreign Minister to account. What else has Birgitte Hjort Sorensen been in? Aside from Borgen, Danish actress Sorensen has a...
Who is Asger Holm Kirkegaard? An academic official who finds himself thrust into the heart of the oil debate in Greenland, Asger is appointed as Arctic Ambassador at Birgitte's suggestion and becomes her "man in Greenland". What else has Mikkel Boe Følsgaard been in? The Danish actor joins the cast of Borgen after his award-winning turn in the film...
Who is Oliver Hjorth? Oliver is the new and bright but young Ministerial Secretary and right-hand man to Birgitte. What else has Simon Bennebjerg been in? Bennebjerg has appeared in the films The Pact, The Guilty and Delphi, whilst also appearing in the series The Legacy.
Who is Rasmus Gren Lundbæk? Rasmus is the experienced Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and serves under Birgitte and will often give her very honest advice. What else has Magnus Millang been in? Millang is a Danish actor, screenwriter, YouTube star and director. Millang has collaborated with director Thomas Vinterberg on the f...
Who is Narciza Aydin? A news anchor at TV1, Narciza is often the face of some of the biggest interviews and soon finds herself at loggerheads with new boss Katrine. What else has Özlem Saglanmark been in? The Danish actress is best known for her roles in Shorta, Truth About Men and Sons of Denmark.
What is happening to Torben here? Katrine's old friend and boss now reports to her as he continues his role as the TV1 news editor. What else has Søren Malling been in? The Danish actor is known for his roles in the television series The Killing, Wallander, Dicte and The Investigation. Malling has also appeared in the films A Royal Affair, Heartsto...
Who is Hans Eliassen?As Greenland's Minister of Foreign Affairs and Raw Materials, Hans becomes responsible for handling the issue of newly discovered oil in Greenland and is keen for his country to become independent of Danish control. What else has Svend Hardenberg been in? The Greenlandic actor is a relative newcomer with Borgen being his first ...
What is happening to Magnus here? Birgitte's son is now an adult with his own code of morals and beliefs. Magnus' own political actions may see mother and son in conflict with one another. What else has Lucas Lynggaard Tønnesen been in? The young Danish actor is best known for his turn as Rasmus Andersen in The Rain.
What is happening to Jon here? The Justice Minister is Birgitte's deputy in the New Democrats, but will he remain Birgitte's ally in her new set of crises? What else has Jens Albinus been in? The Danish actor and director is best known for his roles in the series Deutschland 83 and the Lars Von Trier films Dancer in the Dark and Nymphomaniac.
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One quick look at his resume will tell you that Mikael has a great love for the theatre, especially The Royal Theatre of Denmark where he has been a permanent actor for more than 17 years. Mikael can also be seen in all three seasons of "Borgen" where he plays the husband of the Prime Minister Birgitte Nyborg.
- January 1, 1
- 2 min
- Copenhagen, Denmark
Mikael Birkkjær (born 14 September 1958) is a Danish actor. Raised in Copenhagen, Birkkjær trained at Skuespillerskolen at Odense Teater in 1985. He is best known internationally for his roles as Phillip Christensen in the Danish TV political drama Borgen, and Inspector Ulrik Strange in the 2009 TV series Forbrydelsen.
Sep 22, 2022 · He and Birgitte made the perfect couple at the beginning of series 1; by its end he is asking for a divorce and everyone thinks it’s down to him. By the end of series 2, Philip himself would agree with them, and show creator Adam Price has referred to Mikael Birkkjær’s character as ‘an idiot’ so the counter-argument is not often made.
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Jan 5, 2012 · Did you know, for example, that Mikael Birkkjaer – Lund's near-lover and nemesis in The Killing II – co-starred with Sofie Grabol in the 2004 film Aftermath, in which they played a young...
