| Pilou Asbæk Quick Info | |
|---|---|
| Height | 6 ft 0¼ in |
| Weight | 75 kg |
| Date of Birth | March 2, 1982 |
| Zodiac Sign | Pisces |
| Spouse | Anna Bro |
Pilou Asbæk is a Danish actor who achieved universal recognition with his villainous turn as Euron Greyjoy in HBO’s fantasy series, Game of Thrones (2016-2019). Prior to that, he had established himself as a veritable actor with his stellar performance as the spin-doctor Kasper Juul in the critically-acclaimed television series, Borgen (2010-2013).
Born Name
Johan Philip Asbæk
Nick Name
Pilou
Sun Sign
Pisces
Born Place
Copenhagen, Denmark
Nationality
Education
Pilou attended Herlufsholm School, a boarding school in Næstved. He later went to the Danish National School of Performing Arts and graduated in 2008.
Occupation
Actor
Family
- Father – Jacob A. Asbæk (Co-owner of the Galerie Asbæk in Copenhagen)
- Mother – Maria Patricia Tonn (Co-owner of the Galerie Asbæk in Copenhagen)
- Siblings – Thomas Asbæk (Older Brother) (Art Consultant at Asbæk Art Consulting), Martin Asbæk (Older Brother) (Gallery owner at Martin Asbæk Gallery)
- Others – Siegfred Pedersen (Paternal Grandfather), Agnethe/Agnete Asbæk (Paternal Grandmother), Niels Edgar Tonn Petersen (Maternal Grandfather), Paulette Couette (Maternal Grandmother), Hans Henrik Clemensen (Father-in-law) (Actor), Vigga Bro (Mother-in-law) (Actor)
Manager
Pilou has been represented by –
- United Talent Agency
- Art Management
- Untitled Entertainment
Build
Slim
Height
6 ft 0¼ in or 183.5 cm
Weight
75 kg or 165.5 lbs
Girlfriend / Spouse
Pilou Asbæk has dated –
- Anna Bro (2008-Present) – The Outside the Wire (2021) star is happily married to the playwright Anna Bro since 2008. Their daughter Agnes Bro Asbæk was born on December 31, 2012.
Race / Ethnicity
White
He is of Danish and ¼ French descent.
Hair Color
Dark Blonde
Eye Color
Blue
Sexual Orientation
Straight
Distinctive Features
Expressive eyes
Pilou Asbæk Facts
- His name is pronounced as “Pe-lou As-beck”.
- As he is the youngest of 3 brothers, his nickname was Little Philip or Pip. Moreover, Pip can be translated into French as Pilou, which he chose as his stage name.
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In 2011, he was named one of the ‘European Films’ Shooting Stars’ by the European Film Promotion.
- If not an actor, Pilou would have loved to go into journalism or writing.
- He loves football and supports his home team, FC Copenhagen.
- His godfather was the esteemed painter and sculptor, Kurt Trampedach.
- Pilou worked alongside his mother-in-law Vigga Bro in the 2014 film, Silent Heart. The film was very well-received and was even nominated for the Nordic Council Film Prize in 2015.
- He bears a striking resemblance to the American actor Joshua Jackson, who is most renowned for playing Pacey Witter in the teen drama, Dawson’s Creek.
- Pilou joined the Danish Social Democratic Party in January 2022 after opposing the Danish government’s harsh refugee policy under the leadership of Prime Minister, Mette Frederiksen.
- Pilou and his Game of Thrones co-star Nathalie Emmanuel were born on the same date i.e., March 2nd. However, Nathalie is 7 years younger than him as she was born in 1989.
- He also shares his birth date with other Hollywood A-listers such as Jon Bon Jovi, Daniel Craig, Bryce Dallas Howard, Rebel Wilson, Luke Combs, and many others.
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