Happy birthday! Mads Mikkelsen turns 59 today

  • By Lori Macatee
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The iconic and legendary actor turns 59 on Friday, Nov. 22, 2024.

Mads Mikkelsen is celebrating his 59th birthday today. As a number of online tributes attest, he is one of the most acclaimed actors of his generation.

Popular actor Mads Mikkelsen (Rogue One, Doctor Strange, The Hunt, Casino Royale, ...) has always liked to keep a bit of himself hidden from view. At 59th birthday, he remains a man of many facets.

Mikkelsen, a cultural icon

Born Mads Dittmann Mikkelsen in Copenhagen on November 22, 1965, his career spans an arc over many different eras and tastes in Danish history. Mikkelsen's not just a great actor, he's an inspiration, an icon and a successful business man. At this point in his career, there seems to be little Mads hasn't done.

And we've got a feeling the next 12 months are going to be even bigger and better for Mads Mikkelsen as he promises more to come. After all, he's only 59.

Happy Birthday, Mads, you're the best!

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