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Michael Nyqvist

Michael Nyqvist

Biography

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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CritifyHub Reviews Featuring Michael Nyqvist

A Bullet Ballet of Grief and Grit

on John Wick | Aug 27, 2025

Why does John Wick (2014) still hit like a perfectly aimed headshot? It’s not just Keanu Reeves’ stoic scowl or the neon-drenched chaos it’s the primal pulse of a man turning loss into legend. Directe... Read more

Sky-High Stakes and Heart-Stopping Heights: Mission: Impossible - Ghost Protocol Soars

on Mission: Impossible - Ghost Protocol | Aug 22, 2025

Ever wonder what it feels like to dangle from the world’s tallest building with only a glitchy glove between you and a 2,700-foot drop? Mission: Impossible - Ghost Protocol (2011) doesn’t just show yo... Read more

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