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Actor
Birthday
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Birthplace
Height
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Political Party
Social Democrats
Languages
Danish
Spouse
Anna Bro
Parents
Patricia Asbæk
Education
European Film College, Danish National School of Performing Arts, Herlufsholm School
Zodiac Sign
♓ Pisces
Chinese Zodiac
狗 Dog
Name Origin
English < Latin (Johanna)
Popularity
Tier B -- 29,101 Wikipedia views/month
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Screen debut
First screen credit at age 24
Year context
Born in 1982 -- Falklands War; first CD players sold commercially; Ronald Reagan was US president
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Career
Career spanning 20 years (2007-2027)
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Filmography (19)
AWARDS (3)
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Shooting Stars Award
2011
WON
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Robert Award for Best Actor in a Leading Role
2011
WON
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Bodil Award for Best Actor in a Leading Role
2011
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Biography
Johan Philip "Pilou" Asbæk (born 2 March 1982) is a Danish actor. He is best known for his roles as Euron Greyjoy on HBO's Game of Thrones, Pontius Pilate in Ben-Hur (2016), Bouchard in The Great Wall (2016), Batou in Ghost in the Shell (2017), Captain Wafner in Overlord (2018), Cyrus in Samaritan(2022), Gage in Uncharted (2022), and a troubled spin doctor Kasper Juul in the Danish TV political drama Borgen.
He was among the recipients of the Shooting Stars Award at the 2011 Berlin International Film Festival.
On 10 May he was co-host of the Eurovision Song Contest 2014 in Copenhagen, with Lise Rønne and Nikolaj Koppel. Some critics commented adversely on the obscure jokes shared by the presenters throughout the televised show.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How old is Pilou Asbæk?
Pilou Asbæk is 44 years old, born on .
Where was Pilou Asbæk born?
Pilou Asbæk was born in Copenhagen, Denmark.
What movies or shows has Pilou Asbæk been in?
Pilou Asbæk has 19 credits in our database. Notable titles include The Thomas Crown Affair (2027), Snake Killer (2026), Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom (2023), Uncharted (2022), The Investigation (2020).
What is Pilou Asbæk known for?
Pilou Asbæk is primarily known as an actor. Johan Philip "Pilou" Asbæk (born 2 March 1982) is a Danish actor. He is best known for his roles as Euron Greyjoy on HBO's Game of Thrones, Pontius…
Where can I find more information about Pilou Asbæk?
You can find more about Pilou Asbæk on IMDB, TMDB, Wikidata. Their full profile and filmography is available on this page.
