Michael Nyqvist

Michael Nyqvist

Rolf Åke Mikael Nyqvist (November 8, 1960 – June 27, 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.

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Michael Nyqvist Movies

Discover the best Michael Nyqvist movies. Explore the complete filmography, including top-rated classics, newest releases, and highest-grossing films starring Michael Nyqvist ranked by year and score.

1

John Wick (2014)

Action Thriller
Retirement suited John Wick well enough, until it didn't. He had buried his wife, accepted her parting gift of a beagle puppy, and made his peace with a quieter life....
Score 7.4
2

Europa Report (2013)

Science Fiction Thriller
Six astronauts travel further from Earth than any humans before them, bound for Europa, the icy moon orbiting Jupiter that scientists believe may harbor life beneath its frozen surface. Told...
Score 6.3
3

The Girl Who Kicked the Hornet’s Nest (2009)

Action Crime Mystery
Lisbeth Salander wakes in a hospital bed facing murder charges, her survival itself a kind of accusation. As she recovers, powerful forces work to ensure she never leaves that room...
Score 7.1
4

The Girl Who Played with Fire (2009)

Action Crime Drama
When a freelance investigator brings evidence of organized sex trafficking to Millennium magazine's editor, he embarks on a dangerous pursuit through Sweden's criminal underworld. The trail leads to powerful figures...
Score 7.0
5

The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo (2009)

Crime Drama Mystery
A disgraced journalist accepts an assignment to investigate a decades-old disappearance on a remote Swedish island, only to find himself entangled with a brilliant but damaged hacker whose skills may...
Score 7.5
6

Arn: The Knight Templar (2007)

Action Adventure Drama
Raised within monastery walls and schooled in both scripture and swordsmanship, Arn Magnusson grows into a man caught between devotion and desire. When a love affair deemed sinful by the...
Score 6.3

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According to aggregate user scores, the absolute best titles starring Michael Nyqvist are John Wick, Europa Report, and The Girl Who Kicked the Hornet’s Nest.
How many movies and TV shows has Michael Nyqvist starred in? +
Our database currently features a comprehensive filmography of 6 titles starring Michael Nyqvist, ranging from their earliest roles to the newest releases.
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Yes! The overall filmography starring Michael Nyqvist maintains a strong average user rating of 6.9 out of 10 across all tracked titles.