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Mikael Åke Persbrandt, born 25 September 1963) is a Swedish actor. In Swedish films, he is perhaps best known for playing Gunvald Larsson in the Beck series of movies. He is internationally known for his starring role in the Academy Award-winning feature, In a Better World, directed by Susanne Bier. His performance earned him a 2011 European Film Award nomination for Best Actor. Other parts include the role of Carl Hamilton from the novels by Jan Guillou, Beorn in The Hobbit, as well as Jakob Nyman in the English TV series Sex Education. He has performed onstage with the Royal Dramatic Theatre in Stockholm and in numerous film and TV roles. Persbrandt is well known for his role as the hardboiled police inspector Gunvald Larsson, in the Beck series of films. He won the Guldbagge Award for Best Actor in a leading role twice, the first in 2009 for Everlasting Moments and the second in 2014 for Nobody Owns Me. In 2015, Persbrandt reported that he would quit starring in his popular role of Gunvald Larsson. In 2019, Persbrandt began playing Jakob Nyman in the Netflix comedy drama Sex Education. He was a leading actor in the film The Salvation.

Mikael Persbrandt

Arnfast "Gunfinger" Güenfoœgur
for Arnfast "Gunfinger" Güenfoœgur in BOND 26: Gunfinger!
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Gunfinger is a thrilling and action-packed James Bond film, featuring the iconic spy as he takes on a dangerous and ruthless villain. In the film, Bond is sent on a mission to track down a notorious arms dealer named Gunfinger, who has been supplying weapons to terrorists and dictators around the world. As Bond follows the trail of Gunfinger, he must face off against deadly henchmen, treacherous allies, and exotic locations, all while trying to stop Gunfinger's plan to unleash a deadly new weapon on the world. Along the way, Bond is aided by the beautiful and clever Professor Naomi Allura who proves to be a valuable ally in the fight against Gunfinger. But as Bond gets closer to his target, he realizes that Gunfinger is more dangerous and cunning than he ever imagined, and the final showdown between the two men is an intense and explosive battle to the death. Overall, Gunfinger is a classic James Bond adventure, filled with high-stakes action, exotic locations, and Bond at his smartest and most ruthless. It is a must-see for fans of the franchise, and anyone who loves a good spy thriller.