Rolf Åke Mikael Nyqvist (; born 8 November 1960) is a Swedish actor. Educated at the School of Drama in
Malmö, he became well known from his role as police officer Banck in the first series of
Beck films made in 1997. He is most recognized internationally for his role in the acclaimed
Millennium series as
Mikael Blomkvist, as well as the lead villain in (as Kurt Hendricks) and
John Wick (as Viggo Tarasov).