Personal details
- Birth Date: 1964-05-06
- Height: 6′ 3½″ (1.92 m)
- Birth Location: Gladsaxe, Denmark
- Children: (2 children) Lue Dittmann Støvelbæk
- Parents: Henning Mikkelsen
- Professions: Actor, Soundtrack
Lars grew up in Copenhagen, first in the middle-class Østerbro, then moving to Nørrebro, a more working-class spot. His mom, Bente, was an occupational nurse, and his dad, Henning, worked at a bank—pretty regular folks. About a year and a half after Lars showed up, his brother Mads was born—yeah, that Mads, who’s also all over movies these days. Childhood for Lars? Handball, a bit of singing in the school choir, nothing super wild. New Year’s Eve back in 1985, Lars meets Anette Støvelbæk at a party, and bam, they’re a couple, eventually tying the knot in ‘89. After school, Lars did his obligatory time in the Danish Royal Guards. Turns out, the military life wasn’t his thing, so he dipped and gave biology studies a shot. That lasted, what, half a year? Then Anette picked up juggling and, not wanting to be left out, Lars quit college and joined her at a juggling school. He learned all sorts of circus stuff—fire breathing, juggling, you name it—and then hit the road performing across Europe. Five years as a traveling juggler later, Lars decides he wants to act for real. He gets into the National Theatre School in Copenhagen and trains from ‘91 to ‘95. Not long after, he lands his first gig with “Dracula” at Aalborg Theater. Since then, Lars has done it all—over 40 plays, a bunch of film and TV appearances, and a breakout role as Troels Hartmann in “The Killing.” That gig opened doors for him internationally, popping up in “Sherlock,” “House of Cards,” and “The Team.” He’s won some awards, too. These days, Lars lives in Vesterbro with Anette and their two sons.
He’s got serious language skills—Danish, Swedish, English, and German are all under his belt. That’s not just impressive, it’s actually wild when you think about it. Imagine switching between four languages like it’s no big deal. It definitely opens up a whole different level of communication, whether he’s on set, traveling, or just messing around with friends. You can tell he probably picks up on all sorts of cultural stuff most people would miss. Plus, it’s handy for roles—directors love an actor who doesn’t need a translator or a coach to nail those lines. Honestly, it’s the kind of thing that makes you jealous if you’ve ever tried to fumble through a foreign menu. And you know, it just adds to his whole vibe—worldly, smart, maybe a little mysterious. Not many people have that combo, so you can bet it stands out in the film industry.
So, here’s the thing about acting on camera versus being on stage—it’s a whole different beast. You walk onto a stage and there’s this wild pressure, like, you’re holding the whole story in your hands, every single second. If you screw up, everyone sees it. But in film? It’s weirdly freeing. You step in front of the camera and suddenly, you’re not dragging the weight of the whole plot with you. The camera picks up every flicker, every tiny little thing, and the story just sort of... unfolds around you. You can be subtle, let the moment breathe. No need for big, dramatic gestures—sometimes it’s the smallest things that hit the hardest. It took me ages to get it, honestly. At first, I had no clue what I was supposed to do with myself. But then, something just clicked. There’s this quiet magic in letting go, trusting that the camera will catch what matters.
May 6, 1964
6′ 3½″ (1.92 m)
Konidela Ram Charan
Gladsaxe, Denmark
Yes, Lue Dittmann Støvelbæk
Henning Mikkelsen and Surekha
61 years old