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.
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Personal life
Birkkjær was previously married to actress Tammi Øst with whom he has two children, Rasmus and Andrea;.
Film
Lad de små børn... (2004) (marketed as Aftermath in English speaking countries)
Oh Happy Day (2004)
Springet (2005)
The Escape (2009)
Room 304 (2011)
All Inclusive (2014)
What We Become (2016)
TV Series
Een gang strømer... (1987)
Krøniken (2005)
Sommer (2008)
Forbrydelsen (2009) (marketed as The Killing in English speaking countries)
Sthlm Requiem (TV series season 1 (2018)
Borgen (2010/2011/2022)
The Bridge (2018)
Baby Fever (2022/2024)
TV films
En farlig mand (1987)
Begær, Lighed og Broderskab (1990)
Boksning (1988)