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Born:
- Birthday: 1965-04-12
- Born Place: Frederiksberg, Denmark
Kim Bodnia
Kim Bodnia is a Danish actor renowned for his compelling performances in both Scandinavian and international productions. Born on April 12, 1965, in Copenhagen, Denmark, he hails from a Jewish family with Polish and Russian roots. Bodnia began his acting studies at the National Theatre School of Denmark in 1987, graduating in 1991 . He gained widespread recognition for his role as Martin Rohde in the acclaimed Nordic noir series The Bridge (Bron/Broen), which aired from 2011 to 2013. His portrayal of a Copenhagen detective navigating complex moral landscapes earned him the Monte-Carlo Television Festival Award for Outstanding Actor in a Drama Series in 2014 . Bodnia's international acclaim further expanded with his role as Konstantin Vasiliev in the hit BBC America series Killing Eve (2018–2022), for which he received a British Academy Television Award nomination for Best Supporting Actor in 2019 . In 2021, he joined the cast of Netflix's The Witcher as Vesemir, adding to his diverse portfolio of roles . In 2024, Bodnia featured in the Disney+ biographical drama Young Woman and the Sea, portraying Henry Ederle, the father of pioneering swimmer Gertrude Ederle. He is also set to appear in the upcoming Formula 1 racing film alongside Brad Pitt, slated for release in 2025 . Beyond his acting career, Bodnia is known for his distinctive gravelly voice, which has made him a sought-after actor for voice-over work in animated series and video games . Bodnia resides in a forested area near Copenhagen with his wife, actress Rikke Louise Andersson, and their three children, along with his son Louis Bodnia Andersen from a previous relationship. He is fluent in Danish, English, and Swedish .
