Biography

Thure Lindhardt

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Thure Lindhardt is a Danish actor best known for playing the role of Henrik Sabroe on the BBC crime drama series The Bridge. Lindhardt is openly gay and he was previously in a relationship with actor Silas Holst.

Born in Copenhagen, Denmark

Thure Lindhardt was born on December 24, 1974, in Copenhagen, Denmark, to parents Mogens Lindhardt and Anne Lindhardt.

He was raised in Roskilde and he doesn't have a brother or sister. He is of Danish nationality and belongs to white ethnicity.

As for his educational background, Lindhardt studied acting at Odense Theatre in 1998. As for his age, Lindhardt is currently 46 years old, as of 2020. He stands at a height of 5 feet 11 (1.82) inches.

Acting Career

Thure Lindhardt was only 12 years old when he first appeared in a film by Bille August, Pelle the Conqueror. He rose to fame after his breakthrough in A Place Nearby alongside Ghita Nørby.

He has since appeared in a variety of popular movies and television series such as Into the Wild, Angels in Fast Motion, Brotherhood, Sugar Rush, Princess, Love in Thoughts, Rejseholdet, Flame & Citron and Byzantium.

In 2009, Lindhardt played the role of a young Swiss Guard, Lieutenant Chartrand, in Ron Howard's mystery thriller film, the Angels & Demons, alongside Tom HanksAyelet Zurer and Ewan McGregor.

In 2012, he appeared in the European-Scandinavian television series, The Spiral, and in 2013, he starred in Franziska Buch's feature film Adieu Paris. He won the Lauritzen Award in 2014.

Most famously, in 2015, Lindhardt played the role of detective Henrik Sabroe in season 3 of the television police series, The Bridge, alongside Sofia Helin and Kim Bodnia.

Estimated Net Worth of $6 Million

Being one of the most renowned and successful film and television actors, Thure Lindhardt has acc u mulated a good amount of money throughout his acting career.

According to an online source, Lindhardt has an estimated net worth of $6 million with a handsome amount of salary. As per the report, he makes around $100,000 per year.

His 2009 film, Angels and Demons, was made under the budget of $150 million, and the mystery thriller film had a box office collection of more than $480 million.

He is Openly Gay, Previously Dated Silas Holst

Thure Lindhardt is openly gay and talking about his relationship status, the Bridge star seems to be single at present.

However, Lindhardt was previously in a relationship with Denish actor Silas Holst. It's unclear when exactly the former gay couple started dating but the two reportedly called it quits in May 2010.

CAPTION: Thure Lindhardt and Silas Holst SOURCE: Billed-Bladet

Following the split, Lindhardt remained single while Holst got married to actor Johannes Nymark. The two tied the knot in 2013 but unfortunately, they got a divorce in 2017. They share a 5-year-old daughter, Maggie My Sjødahl Nymark Holst, together.

Additionally, Lindhardt is also the father of an adorable daughter, Billie, who he welcomed in Autumn 2017.