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Michael Nyqvist

Swedish actor (1960–2017)
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Summary

Michael Nyqvist was born on November 8, 1960[1], in Stockholm[2]. He died on June 27, 2017[3], in Stockholm[4]. He worked as a stage actor[5], film actor[6], film producer[7], actor[8], and writer[9]. He ranks in the top 0.59% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (9,142 views/month, #5,864 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • Place of burial: Katarina kyrkogård[11]
  • Country of citizenship: Sweden[12]
  • Native language: Swedish[13]
  • Field of work: acting[14]
  • Educated at: Malmö Theatre Academy[15]
  • Award received: Guldbagge Award for Best Actor in a Leading Role[16]
  • Sex or gender: male[17]
  • Commons category: Michael Nyqvist[18]
  • Cause of death: lung cancer[19]
  • Family name: Nyqvist[20]
  • Given name: Michael[21]
  • Manner of death: natural causes[22]
  • Languages spoken, written or signed: Swedish[23], English[24]
  • Birth name: Rolf Åke Michael Nyqvist[25]
  • Number of children: 2[26]
  • Start of work period: 1987[27]
  • End of work period: 2017[28]

Why It Matters

Michael Nyqvist has Wikipedia articles in 26 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[29] He is known by 35 alternative names across languages and contexts.[30]

FAQs

Where was Michael Nyqvist born?

Michael Nyqvist's place of birth was Stockholm[2].

Where did Michael Nyqvist die?

Michael Nyqvist passed away in Stockholm[4].

What did Michael Nyqvist do for work?

Michael Nyqvist worked as a stage actor[5], film actor[6], film producer[7], actor[8], and writer[9].

Where did Michael Nyqvist go to school?

Michael Nyqvist was educated at Malmö Theatre Academy[15].

What awards did Michael Nyqvist receive?

Honors received include Guldbagge Award for Best Actor in a Leading Role[16].

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Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [10] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [29] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [30] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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