Thure Lindhardt
A Danish screen chameleon equally convincing as a troubled priest, a stoic soldier, or a passionate artist.
Born 1974 (age 52)·Danish actor·Birthday: December 24·Generation X
Biography
Thure Lindhardt possesses a compelling, watchful intensity that has made him one of Denmark's most exportable actors. He first garnered international notice for his raw, fearless performance as a young man grappling with addiction and desire in the film 'Angels of Fast.' This set the tone for a career built on emotional risk-taking. He seamlessly shifts between Danish cinema, where he's a respected leading man, and international projects, holding his own opposite stars like Tom Hanks in 'The Da Vinci Code' or delving into complex TV roles. Whether portraying the historical painter Carl Bloch or a modern detective, Lindhardt brings a physical and psychological commitment that makes every character feel meticulously researched and deeply felt.
Generation X
1965–1980
The latchkey kids. Raised during divorce, recession, and the end of the Cold War. Skeptical, self-reliant, media-literate. They invented indie culture, grunge, and the early internet — then watched the Boomers take credit.
Thure was born in 1974, placing them squarely in the Generation X. The events that shaped this generation — economic uncertainty, the end of the Cold War, and the rise of personal computing — shaped the world they entered and the choices available to them.
#1 When Thure Was Born
The biggest hits of 1974
#1 Movie
The Towering Inferno
Best Picture
The Godfather Part II
#1 TV Show
All in the Family
Thure's Life & Times
The world at every milestone
1974Born
Nixon resigns the presidency
Gas: $0.53/galHome: $22,600Min wage: $2.00/hrPresident: Gerald Ford"The Way We Were" — Barbra StreisandBest Picture: The Godfather Part II
1979Started school
Iran hostage crisis begins; Three Mile Island accident
Gas: $0.86/galHome: $37,900Min wage: $2.90/hrPresident: Jimmy Carter"My Sharona" — The KnackBest Picture: Kramer vs. Kramer
1987Became a teenager
Black Monday stock market crash
Gas: $0.90/galHome: $72,400Min wage: $3.35/hrPresident: Ronald Reagan"Walk Like an Egyptian" — The BanglesBest Picture: The Last Emperor
1990Could drive
Hubble Space Telescope launched; Germany reunifies
Gas: $1.15/galHome: $79,100Min wage: $3.80/hrPresident: George H.W. Bush"Hold On" — Wilson PhillipsBest Picture: Dances with Wolves
1992Could vote
LA riots after Rodney King verdict
Gas: $1.13/galHome: $84,300Min wage: $4.25/hrPresident: George H.W. Bush"End of the Road" — Boyz II MenBest Picture: Unforgiven
1995Turned 21
Oklahoma City bombing; Windows 95 released
Gas: $1.15/galHome: $96,500Min wage: $4.25/hrPresident: Bill Clinton"Gangsta's Paradise" — CoolioBest Picture: Braveheart
2004Turned 30
Indian Ocean tsunami kills over 230,000
Gas: $1.88/galHome: $157,300Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: George W. Bush"Yeah!" — UsherBest Picture: Million Dollar Baby
2014Turned 40
Russia annexes Crimea; Ebola outbreak in West Africa
Gas: $3.37/galHome: $160,700Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Barack Obama"Happy" — Pharrell WilliamsBest Picture: Birdman
2024Turned 50
AI reshapes industries; Paris Olympics
Gas: $3.31/galHome: $372,000Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Joe Biden"Espresso" — Sabrina CarpenterBest Picture: Anora
2026Age 52 today
Gas: $3.91/galPresident: Donald Trump
Key Achievements
- Starred as the lead in the Danish political drama series 'The Eagle,' playing a dedicated police detective.
- Delivered a acclaimed performance as the 19th-century painter Carl Bloch in the biopic 'A Fortunate Man.'
- Appeared in Ron Howard's global blockbuster 'The Da Vinci Code' in a supporting role.
- Played a central role in the Scandinavian crime series 'The Bridge,' entering in its third season.
Did You Know?
He is openly gay and has spoken about the importance of LGBTQ+ representation in film.
He trained at the prestigious Danish National School of Performing Arts.
He played a Jesuit priest in the horror film 'The Last Exorcism Part II.'
“I look for the human crack in every character, the flaw that makes them real.”
