From his home in Copenhagen, Gladsaxe-born Danish actor LARS MIKKELSEN talks about his role as Captain Anderson on Frankenstein (2025). He recalls his start as a street performer before Shakespeare sent him on his path to acting. Of his long career, Lars reflects on the TV series Sherlock, The Killing, and Borgen that brought him attention abroad and that led to the American series House of Cards. He talks about faith, Jante Law, his love for language, and seeking significance in his work.

Lars selects a work by L.A. Ring from the SMK collection.

https://open.smk.dk/en/artwork/image/DEP535

(Photographer: Robin Skjoldborg)

This conversation with Tina Jøhnk Christensen occurred on January 13, 2026.

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