Peter Mygind Biography: Movies, Parents, Ethnicity, Age, Wife, Awards, Net Worth, Tv Shows

Peter Mygind is a Danish actor and television personality whose career gained attention in the mid-1990s, especially after his role as Morten “Mogge” Moesgaard in the supernatural hospital drama The Kingdom (Riget).

He went on to build a robust performing career, appearing in films, television series and working as a host on various Danish TV shows. His performance in the World War II drama Flame & Citron raised his profile beyond television, helping establish him as a versatile actor in both screen and stage contexts.

Profile

• Full name: Peter Mygind
• Date of birth: 28 August 1963
• Age: 62 years old
• Gender: Male
• Place of birth: Frederiksberg, Denmark
• Nationality: Danish
• Profession: Actor, television personality
• Height: 192 cm
• Hair color: Dark blonde
• Parents: Jytte Abildstrøm (mother); Søren Mygind (father)
• Siblings: Lars Mygind (brother)
• Spouse: Lise Mühlhausen (married 10 August 1996)
• Children: Julius Mygind and Valdemar Mygind
• Relationship status: Married
• Religion: Christian
• Ethnicity: Scandinavian / Danish descent
• Net worth: $3 million

Early Life and Education

Peter Mygind was born on 28 August 1963 in Frederiksberg, Denmark, is now 62 years old. His mother is Jytte Abildstrøm, a Danish actress and theatre director, and his father is Søren Mygind. He also has a brother, Lars Mygind.

He attended the national theatre school, the Statens Teaterskole in Copenhagen, from 1988 to 1992, completing his formal training in acting.

Personal Life

Peter Mygind has been married to Lise Mühlhausen since 10 August 1996. They have two children Julius and Valdemar. Their eldest son, Julius, was the victim of two violent attacks at the age of 14, which prompted Peter Mygind to become an active speaker and advocate against bullying and violence.

Career

Peter Mygind’s acting career began in film, debuting in 1991 in Høfeber. However, his early breakthrough came with his portrayal of Morten “Mogge” Moesgaard in the miniseries The Kingdom (Riget) (1994, 1997), directed by Lars von Trier.

In the early 2000s he expanded into diverse roles in film and television. One prominent film was Truly Human (2001), a drama produced by Zentropa under the Dogme 95 movement, in which he played Walther.

A major highlight in his career was the 2008 World War II drama Flame & Citron (Flammen og Citronen), where he portrayed Aksel Winther, a resistance leader — a performance that enhanced his standing both in Denmark and abroad.

Mygind also became a familiar face on Danish television, appearing in series such as Anna Pihl, and later in the critically acclaimed political drama Borgen, where he featured in multiple seasons.

Beyond acting, he expanded into television hosting, participating in entertainment and reality programming. In 2005 he competed in the Danish version of Dancing with the Stars (Vild med Dans).

Net Worth

Peter Mygind’s net worth is estimated to be at least $3 million.

Social Media

• Instagram: @peter_mygind

Filmography

• Høfeber (1991)
• The Kingdom (Riget) (1994)
• Krystalbarnet (1996)
• Baby Doom (1998)
• Afmagt (1998)
• Truly Human (Et rigtigt menneske) (2001)
• Flyvende farmor (2001)
• Sprængfarlig bombe (2006)
• Anna Pihl (2006–2008)
• Flame & Citron (Flammen og Citronen) (2008)
• Min søsters børn vælter Nordjylland (2010)
• Nikolaj og Julie (2002–2003)
• Kufferten (2012)
• Min søsters børn alene hjemme (2012)
• Min søsters børn i Afrika (2013)
• The Way to Mandalay / Så længe jeg lever (2018)
• Last Christmas (2019)
• The Kingdom II (2022)
• Boundless (Den grænseløse) (2024)