Morten Kirkskov (born 28 March 1963, in Sønder Omme) is a

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actor, theatre director and writer. He was appointed artistic director of the

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for the Royal Danish Theatre in

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in 2015.

Career

Morten Kirkskov graduated from drama school at

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in 1990 and has appeared on stage in a number of performances at the Royal Danish Theatre, Østre Gasværk Teater, Aalborg Theatre and Mungo Park. Since 1998 he has been a teacher at the

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. He was the artistic manager of the

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from 2011 to 2015. Kirkskov is known for his role in the 2001 comedy-drama '' Shake It All About'' along with several supporting roles in major Danish drama series including ''

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''. In 2010, he made his debut as a writer with the autobiographical novel ''Kapgang'', which in 2014 was adapted into a feature film with the English title ''

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'', directed by acclaimed Danish director

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. He directed the critically acclaimed production of

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's '' Long Day's Journey into Night'' at the

and won the

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for Best Director in 2017. In September 2017, Kirkskov returned to the stage where he starred in a modern production of

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's ''

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'' alongside Sofie Gråbøl of '' The Killing''. The successful production debuted its first international performance in October 2018 at the

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, where he shared the stage with acclaimed Danish actress Stine Stengade. Kirkskov directed a production of Shakespeare's ''

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'' at the

, which premiered in September 2020. The highly-praised production starred renowned Danish actor

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in the title role.

Personal life

Kirkskov is in a relationship with architect Kaan Alpagut.

Filmography

Film

*'' Walk with Me'' (2016) *''

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'' (2016) *'' Boys on Film 11 - We Are Animals'' (2014) *''

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'' (2013) *''

A Funny Man ''A Funny Man'' ( da, Dirch) is a 2011 Danish biographical drama film directed by Martin Zandvliet, and starring Nikolaj Lie Kaas, about the Danish actor and comedian Dirch Passer. Cast * Nikolaj Lie Kaas as Dirch Passer * Lars Ranthe as Kjeld ...

'' (2011) *''

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'' (2007) *'' Brothers'' (2004) *''The Tenth Muse (TV Movie)'' (2003) *'' Shake It All About'' (2001) *''Kuren (TV Movie)'' (2001) *''Isle of Darkness'' (1997) *''Værelse 17 (TV Movie)'' (1993)

Television

*''

'' (2010-2013, 2022) *''

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'' (2020) *'' Herrens Veje'' (2018) *''

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'' (2018) *''Lykke'' (2018) *
Pros and Cons
' (2014-2017) *''Lykke'' (2012) *'' Sommer'' (2008) *'' The Eagle'' (2004-2006) *''

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'' (2001-2002) *''Bryggeren '' (1996-1997) *''Landsbyen'' (1991-1996)

As writer

*''

'' - ''based on the novel Kapgang'' (2014) *''

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'' (2010) *''Three Summers'' (short) - part of ''

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'' (2006)

Awards and prizes

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for Best Director - ''nomination'' (2021) *

for Best Director (2017) * Danish Rainbow Awards - ''nomination'' (2018) *

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- ''nomination'' (2012) *Sam Besekov Honorary Award (2009) *Ole Haslund's Artist Foundation Honorary Award (2006) *Erik Mork Honorary Award (2003) *

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(1997) *Olaf Ussing Honorary Award (1997)

References

External links

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