David Dencik

Karl David Sebastian Dencik, most commonly recognized as David Dencik, is an esteemed Swedish-Danish actor born on 31st October 1974. Dencik's acting prowess has been showcased in both Swedish and Danish films, with his breakthrough role in the ubiquitous Lasermannen TV series. Over the years, his portfolio has grown to include significant roles in English-language films and series such as Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy (2011), The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo (2011), Top of the Lake (2017), McMafia (2018), Chernobyl (2019), and the latest James Bond installment No Time to Die (2021).

The actor's illustrious career includes being a two-time Robert Award winner, winning Best Actor in a Leading Role for A Soap (2006), and Best Actor in a Supporting Television Role for The Chestnut Man (2021). His prowess in acting further resulted in a Guldbagge Award for Best Supporting Actor in The Perfect Patient (2019), as well as being a seven-time Bodil Award nominee. Dencik was born to social psychologist Lars Dencik and film historian and producer Kerstin Allrot. His early years were spent in Sweden before moving to Denmark, where he discovered and developed a keen interest in theatre. After honing his craft at the Swedish National Academy of Mime and Acting from 1999 to 2003, Dencik applied his profound skills to the world of film, making his impact both on stage and screen in various applauded performances.