Kim Bodnia
Danish actor with notable directing roles
Born
April 12th, 1965
59 years ago
Category
Performers & Entertainers
Country
Denmark
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Bodnia is an acclaimed Danish actor and director. He gained significant attention for the role of Martin in the television series 'Bron/Broen' (The Bridge), which is a critically acclaimed police drama. The series featured a collaboration between Denmark and Sweden and became popular worldwide. Bodnia has also appeared in films such as 'Pusher', directed by Nicolas Winding Refn, which established him as a central figure in the Danish film industry. In addition to acting, Bodnia has directed and contributed significantly to various stage productions.
Role of Martin in 'Bron/Broen'
Role in 'Pusher'
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