What is Michael Nyqvist's full name?
Rolf Åke Mikael Nyqvist
Michael Nyqvist nickname(s):
Micke, Michael Nykvist, Mikael, Michael, Michael Nyqvist
Michael Nyqvist date of birth:
November 8, 1960
How old was Michael Nyqvist when died?
56
Where was Michael Nyqvist born?
Stockholm, Stockholms län, Sweden
When did Michael Nyqvist die?
June 27, 2017
Where did Michael Nyqvist die?
Stockholm, Stockholms län, Sweden
Why did Michael Nyqvist die?
Complications of Lung Cancer
How tall is Michael Nyqvist?
5' 10¾" (180 cm)
Michael Nyqvist body shape:
Average
What color are Michael Nyqvist's eyes?
Green
What color is Michael Nyqvist's hair?
Brown - Light
Is Michael Nyqvist gay or straight?
Straight
What is Michael Nyqvist's ethnicity?
White
What is Michael Nyqvist nationality?
Swedish
Where did Michael Nyqvist go to university?
Malmö Theatre Academy
What is Michael Nyqvist's occupation?
Actor, Producer
Michael Nyqvist claim to fame:
Mikael Blomkvist in The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo (2009).
Michael Nyqvist agent:
Authentic Talent and Literary Management (NYC)
Short Biography
Rolf Åke Mikael Nyqvist (Swedish pronunciation: [ˈmiːkaˌɛl ˈnyːˌkvɪst]; 8 November 1960 – 27 June 2017), better known as Michael Nyqvist, was a Swedish actor. Educated at the School of Drama in Malmö, he became well known for playing police officer Banck in the first series of Martin Beck films made in 1997, and later for his leading role in the film Grabben i graven bredvid in 2002. He was most recognized internationally for his role in the acclaimed Millennium series as Mikael Blomkvist, as well as the lead villains in Mission: Impossible – Ghost Protocol (as Kurt Hendricks) and John Wick (as Viggo Tarasov). In 2004, he played the leading role in the Academy Award-nominated Best Foreign Film As It Is in Heaven.