Martin Brygmann Biography: Awards, Religion, Wife, Movies, Children, Net Worth, Age

Martin Brygmann is a Danish actor, composer, musician and comedian whose creative versatility made him a prominent figure in Scandinavian entertainment.

He grew to fame through his work both on screen and in music — from acting in film and television to writing and performing songs that resonated widely across Denmark.

His dual career as a performer and composer, often combining humour and melody, allowed him to stand out as a multifaceted artist.

Profile

• Full name: Martin Brygmann
• Date of birth: 25 January 1963
• Age: 62 years old
• Gender: Male
• Place of birth: Kølvrå, Denmark
• Region of origin: Viborg Municipality (Central Denmark Region), Denmark
• Nationality: Danish
• Profession: Actor, composer, musician, comedian
• Parents: Father: Curt Brygmann; Mother: Helga Traberg
• Siblings: Two brothers (Jens Brygmann, Lars Brygmann) and one sister
• Spouse: Former spouse: Line Knutzon (married 1988–1992). Current spouse: Marianne Lykkesfeldt (married 1997)
• Children: Ludvig Brygmann, Frida Brygmann, Cornelia Brygmann, Sørine Brygmann, Douglas Felix
• Relationship status: Married
• Religion: Christian
• Ethnicity: Danish
• Net worth: $5 million

Early Life and Education

Martin Brygmann was born on 25 January 1963 in the village of Kølvrå in Viborg Municipality, Denmark and is now 62 years old. He grew up as the youngest of four children; his parents were Curt Brygmann and Helga Traberg.

His siblings include two older brothers, Jens Brygmann and Lars Brygmann, both of whom also pursued acting careers, as well as one sister.

During his youth he played in school bands as a guitarist or drummer. After finishing school, he attended theatre school; between 1981 and 1985 he trained at the State Theatre School in Copenhagen.

Personal Life

Martin Brygmann’s first marriage was to dramatist Line Knutzon. They were married in 1988 and divorced in 1992. During that marriage they had two children, Ludvig Brygmann (born 1989) and Frida Brygmann (born 1991). In 1997 he married Marianne Lykkesfeldt.

Together they have three children: Cornelia, Sørine, and Douglas Felix. As of now, he remains married to Marianne Lykkesfeldt.

Career

Martin Brygmann’s career encompasses acting, composing, music performance, and comedy. In the 1980s, while young, he played drums with several Danish bands. His screen career began in 1992 with the television film De skrigende halse.

Over the years he built a prolific acting résumé, appearing in numerous films, television series, and doing voice-over work for animated movies.

Alongside acting, Brygmann cultivated a successful music career. He was part of comedic-satirical groups such as Lex & Klatten and Det Brune Punktum. With these groups he wrote and performed songs that became popular hits in Denmark.

He composed music and songs for many films and television shows, including holiday-theme productions.

His songs often blended humour and melody, and he worked with a variety of Danish and Scandinavian artists. Later in his career he also served as a host for events and television programs, demonstrating his versatility beyond acting and music.

Net Worth

Martin Brygmann now has an estimated net worth of around $5 million.

Social Media

• Instagram: @mussefaderen
• X (Twitter): @MartinBryg_mann

Filmography

• De skrigende halse (1992)
• Cirkus Ildebrand (1995)
• Fedtmule og søn (1995)
• Fede tider (1996)
• Hannibal og Jerry (1997)
• Italiensk for begyndere (2000)
• En kort en lang (2001)
• Shake It All About (2001)
• Kat (2001)
• Jesus & Josefine (2003)
• Jul i Valhal (2005)
• Far til fire – gi’r aldrig op (2005)
• Robotter (2005)
• Guldhornene (2007)
• Blå mænd (2008)
• Julefrokosten (2009)
• Megamind (2010)
• Far til fire – til søs (2012)
• Far til fires vilde ferie (2015)
• Iqbal & den hemmelige opskrift (2015)
• Iqbal og superchippen (2016)
• Far til fire – på toppen (2017)
• Far til fire i solen (2018)

Discography

• Brygmann’s Bedste Sange (2009)
• De fleste ulykker sker med lemmet (2011)
• Bates Delight (2017)