Micke Askernäs Actor
Micke Askernäs is a Stockholm-based actor with a background that combines performance, filmmaking, and technical craftsmanship. With over 30 years as a professional mentalist, he brings a strong sense of presence and precision to his work on screen.
His acting leans toward subtle, controlled performances where what is held back carries as much weight as what is expressed. As a filmmaker and screenwriter, he has a clear understanding of structure, rhythm, and what the camera actually captures.
In addition to acting, he has skills in martial arts, horseback riding, and diving, along with hands-on experience in prop building and animatronics, making him well suited for productions that rely on physical realism and detail.
Overview
NationalitySweden
LanguagesSwedish (mother tongue), English (fluent), English – American (fluent), English – British (fluent), French (basic), Spanish (basic)
BornStockholm, Sweden
Age range45 - 54
Height177 cm
Ethnic typesMiddle Europe, Northern European / Scandinavian
Place of residenceStockholm - Stockholms lan (Sweden)
Contact
Skills/Talents
Languages Swedish (mother tongue), English (fluent), English – American (fluent), English – British (fluent), French (basic), Spanish (basic)
Singing. Pop (good)
Vocal pitch / Dubbing voice Tenor
Musical instruments Keyboards (very good), Piano (good), Electric guitar (basic), Guitar (basic)
Sports Scuba Diving (very good), Shooting (very good), Badminton (good), Gym (good), Horseback Riding (good), Martial Arts (good), Skiing (good), Spinning (good), Sword Fighting (good), Taekwondo (good), Billiards (basic), Bowling (basic), Cycling (basic), Fencing (basic), Fishing (basic), Handball (basic), Jiu-Jitsu (basic), Juggling (basic), Kick Boxing (basic), Stage fighting (basic), Thai Boxing (basic)
Driving licences / Other permits Driver’s licence car
Other Skills Composer, Computer Expert, Director, Fire Eater, Illusionist, Improvisation, Magician, Storytelling, Workshop Director
Appearance
Age range 45 - 54
Height 177 cm
Build Chubby
Weight 87 kg
Colour of eyes Blue
Colour of hair Dark blonde
Hair style straight short
Twin No
Ethnic types Middle Europe, Northern European / Scandinavian
Tattoo Yes, invisible
Piercing None
Scars None
Training
Acting for Film - Cinemantrix
Actors Studio Stockholm
Scene Study
Acting for Film - Cinemantrix
Making a Scene with Ken Michelman
Acting for Film - Cinemantrix
Masterclass med Paul Weber
Kulturama
Method Acting, 10 veckor
Actors Studio Stockholm
Intensivkurs i filmskådespeleri
Awards/Nominations
2023 Best Horror Short - The North Film Festival (Sweden) - Nomination
2023 Best Cinematography - 8 & HalFilm Awards Cannes (Italy) - Award
2023 Best Narrative Short - 8 & HalFilm Awards Cannes (Italy) - Award
2023 Best Indie Narrative Short (low budget) - 8 & HalFilm Awards (Italy) - Award
2023 Best Indie Shoer Film - Frida Film Awards (France) - Award
2023 Best Horror Short - 8 & HalFilm Awards (Italy) - Award
2023 Best First Time Director - 8 & HalFilm Awards (Italy) - Award
2023 Best Comedy Actor - Florence Film Awards (Italy) - Award
2011 Silver Medal: Nordic Champion of Magic (Finland) - Award
2011 Nordic Champion of Mentalism (Finland) - Award
2011 Grand Prix Winner - Stage Magic (Sweden) - Award
2011 Swedish Champion of Mentalism (Sweden) - Award
2009 Swedish Champion of Mentalism (Sweden) - Award
CV CV - Television & Streaming CV - Theatre CV - Commercials CV - Other
CV - Television & Streaming
2026
The Case
B-Reel Films
Directed by
Polis officer #4
Supporting Actor
2026
VAKA
Unlimited Stories
Directed by
Talmannen
Supporting Actor
2024
Agenterna
Baluba
Directed by
Bjarni Hörðurson
Supporting Actor
2023
Entreprenören
Dani Lind
Directed by
Watch salesman
Supporting Actor
2023
Ture Sventon och den magiska lampan
Jarowskij
Directed by
Ture Sventon (body double)
Supporting Actor
2022
The Playlist
YellowBird
Directed by
Various
Supporting Actor
2022
Fisher Price
Aspekt
Directed by
Art Department
Other
2021
Heartbeats
Baluba
Directed by
Restaurant patreon
Extra
2013
Partaj
Baluba
Directed by
R2-D2
Supporting Actor
2010
Talang
Freemantle Media
Directed by
Micke Askernäs
Supporting Actor
2003
Män emellan
SVT
Directed by
Man i väntrum
Extra
1998
A Kind of Magic
TV4 Värmland
Directed by
Micke Askernäs
Lead
CV - Theatre
2025
Historien om Djävulen
Theatre: Teaterverket
PEter Mellbin
Directed by
Jesus / George Keipenhauer
Supporting Actor
2025
The Addams Family Musical
Theatre: Nymos
Maja Lundqvist
Directed by
Mal Bieneke
Supporting Actor
2016
Christmas in Hell
Theatre: Micke Askernäs Produktion
Restaurang Odinsborg
Directed by
Lucifer
Lead
2014
Mastermind
Theatre: Micke Askernäs Produktion
Pontus Ströbaek
Directed by
Micke Askernäs
Lead
2013
På Gränsen till det Övernaturliga
Theatre: Micke Askernäs Produktion
Gamla Stan, Stockholm
Directed by
Micke Askernäs
Lead
2010
Micke Askernäs på Magic Bar
Theatre: Micke Askernäs Produktion
Magic Bar
Directed by
Micke Askernäs
Lead
2005
En Magisk Afton
Theatre: Backlash Productions & Karlstads Kommun
Micke Askernäs
Directed by
Micke Askernäs
Lead
CV - Commercials
2024
Jobba med IT på Skolverket
Network/Distributor: Skolverket
Skolverket
Directed by
Micke - Teamlead
Lead
2024
Utbildningsfilm, Suicide Zero
Network/Distributor: Aleido
Aleido
Directed by
Concerned friend
Lead
2013
ICA Reklam
Network/Distributor: Tre Vänner
Tre Vänner
Directed by
Butiksbesökare
Supporting Actor
2000
AMF - Vågar du välja?
Network/Distributor: Resource
Resource
Directed by
Magiker
Supporting Actor
1997
Ahlmarks - Mänsklig värme
Network/Distributor: Ord & Bild
Ord & Bild
Directed by
Fire performer
Supporting Actor
CV - Other
2026
2034
Network/Distributor: Marcel Koeppe Media Production
Short film
Richard J. Desiatnik
Directed by
Åke
Supporting Actor
2026
Sleight of Hand and a Twist of Fate
Network/Distributor: Hungry Hippo Productions
Short film
Adrian Burt
Directed by
The man (lead)
Supporting Actor
2025
Det Sista Jobbet (minuteversion
Network/Distributor: Micke Askernäs Produktion
Short film
Micke Askernäs
Directed by
Harry (huvudroll)
Lead
2024
Vilket Väder
Short film
Korhan Kutlu
Directed by
Björn
Supporting Actor
2024
Unisex Sauna
Short film
Cornelia Stavrianidou
Directed by
Tony (huvudroll)
Lead
2024
The Call
Network/Distributor: Micke Askernäs Produktion
Short film
Micke Askernäs
Directed by
David (huvudroll)
Lead
2023
Moderskärlek
Network/Distributor: Micke Askernäs Produktion
Short film
Micke Askernäs
Directed by
The man
Supporting Actor
2022
Alien Cop: Glass Equilibrium
Network/Distributor: Stockholms Filmskola
Short film
Mirai Inoue Strand
Directed by
The Comet
Supporting Actor
2022
Two Days
Network/Distributor: Vestur Hús
Short film
Ásta Olafsdottir
Directed by
Carl
Lead
2022
Kaffe
Network/Distributor: Micke Askernäs Produktion
Short film
Micke Askernäs
Directed by
Micke x4
Lead
2022
Skägg
Network/Distributor: Micke Askernäs Produktion
Short film
Micke Askernäs
Directed by
Micke x4
Lead
2022
Det Sista Jobbet
Network/Distributor: Micke Askernäs Produktion
Short film
Jacob Jørgensen
Directed by
Harry
Supporting Actor
2022
Förhöret
Network/Distributor: Micke Askernäs Produktion
Short film
Jacob Jørgensen
Directed by
Anders
Lead
2021
Kometen
Network/Distributor: Stockholms Filmskola
Short film
Mirai Inoue Strand
Directed by
The Comet
Lead
