Nicolaj Kopernikus
Actor · Director · Writer
Born Aug 9, 1967 · Glostrup, Danmark
Active 1995–present · Awards: Bodil Award for Best Actor in a Supporting Role
Nicolaj Kopernikus is a Danish actor most famous for his portrayal of Vagn Skærbæk in the first series of the crime drama series The Killing. Kopernikus won a Bodil Award for Best Actor in a Supporting Role for his role in The Bench.
Filmography
Class Reunion 4: Friends for Life (2026) — NielsSpecial Unit - The First Murder (2025) — PRMugge & Super Happy (2025) — Henrik Skovlykke (voice)Lyden af Andre (2025) — BjarneThe Bridge (2011) — OleThe Killing (2007) — Vagn SkærbækMidsomer Murders (1997) — Thomas MadsenThe Kindness of Strangers (2019) — SergeiKing's Game (2004) — Søren AgergaardUnit One (2000) — ViggoJuliane (2000) — La GardiDark Horse (2005) — TejsFreddy Frogface (2011) — Jakob / Lille Louis / Kontrollør / FakirThe Bench (2000) — StigThe Little Alien (2022) — (voice)En fri mand (1996) — Morten NielsenGrundtvig (2024) — Voksne SibbernHvor ligger Løkken? (2020) — HenrikHow Bad Can It Be? (2002) — Niels Bang PoulsenFruen på Hamre (2000)Island of Lost Souls (2007) — RichardCount Axel (2001) — WilliamClash of Egos (2006) — Jan GodtfredsenWoyzeck's Last Symphony (2001) — Jan Jean