When is Pilou Asbæk's birthday?

Pilou Asbæk's birthday is March 2. He was born on March 2, 1982 in Copenhagen, Denmark.

Who shares a birthday with Pilou Asbæk?

Famous people who share Pilou Asbæk's March 2 birthday include Mikhail Gorbachev, Pius XII, Leo XIII, Abd al-Aziz Boutafliqa and Daniel Craig.

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Pilou Asbæk — Age, Birthday & Biography

Born: 2 March 1982 · Age: 44

How old is Pilou Asbæk?

Pilou Asbæk is 44 years old as of October 2026. He was born on 2 March 1982.

Copenhagen-born actor known for the Danish political drama Borgen and the role of Euron Greyjoy in Game of Thrones

Did you know?A War, in which he starred, was nominated for the Oscar for best foreign language film.

Quick facts

Date of birth2 March 1982
Age44
NationalityDanish
BirthplaceCopenhagen, Denmark

Editor's Take:

Pilou Asbæk is part of a wave of Danish actors who found international work after the success of Nordic drama. The prison film R and the political series Borgen made his name at home. A War, about a Danish officer in Afghanistan, showed his gift for moral complexity. Game of Thrones gave him a flamboyant villain. He has worked in Hollywood blockbusters such as Ghost in the Shell. He is the son of gallery owners in Copenhagen.

Key Milestones

2010: Stars in R and joins Borgen
2015: Leads A War
2016: Joins Game of Thrones

Johan Philip "Pilou" Asbæk (Danish:; born 2 March 1982) is a Danish actor, best known for his role as troubled spin doctor Kasper Juul in the Danish television political drama Borgen, as Euron Greyjoy in the television series Game of Thrones, and as The Mule in Apple TV+'s adaptation of the Foundation series.

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Pilou Asbæk: Euron Greyjoy in Game of Thrones

Danish actor, born 1982

Pilou Asbæk was born in Copenhagen on 2 March 1982.

He was born in Copenhagen, Denmark.

He played Kasper Juul in the political drama Borgen.

He played Euron Greyjoy in Game of Thrones.

Career highlights

2010R: breakthrough prison film
2010Borgen: plays Kasper Juul
2015A War: lead role
2016Game of Thrones: joins as Euron
2016Ben-Hur: plays Pontius Pilate

Age: 44
Status: Living

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When is Pilou Asbæk's birthday?: Pilou Asbæk's birthday is March 2. He was born on March 2, 1982 in Copenhagen, Denmark.
How old is Pilou Asbæk?: Pilou Asbæk is 44 years old, and turns 45 on his next birthday, March 2.
Who shares a birthday with Pilou Asbæk?: Famous people who share Pilou Asbæk's March 2 birthday include Mikhail Gorbachev, Pius XII, Leo XIII, Abd al-Aziz Boutafliqa and Daniel Craig.

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