Claes Bang Biography| Wiki
Claes Bang is Denmark and German actor, in fact, he has spent almost half of life acting in German-language films. Well, Bang is well known for his role in one of Netflix’s big-screen shows Dracula, where he plays as Count Dracula. Nevertheless, Bang came to limelight when he starred in the 2017 film The Square.
Claes Bang Age| Birthday
Claes Kasper Bang was born on April 28, 1967, in Odense, Denmark. He is 52 years old as of 2019. Bang will turn 53 on the 28th of April 2020. He celebrates his birthday on the 28th of April every year.
Claes Bang Height
The Danish actor Bang stands at a height of 6 feet 4 inches. Likewise, he weighs 68 kg with good looking black hair. However, there are nil details about his shoe size and cloth size.
Claes Bang Wife| Married
Bang is married to a stylish lady Lis Louis-Jensen. The duo exchanged their vows in the latter part of 2010 on a decked canal boat in Copenhagen amongst the 100 invited guests. the two tied the knot in front of their friends and family, and they recently celebrated their ninth marriage anniversary.
Claes Bang Children| Kids
Bang is the father to Louis kids aged 10 and 32, and he is also grandfather to a beautiful baby boy. Moreover, he is the step-father and step-grandfather to the three kids, and he currently lives in Frederiksberg, Copenhagen with his wife and step-son.
Claes Bang Net worth
The famous Danish actor Claes Bang has an estimated net worth of $6 Million at the age of 52 years old. This amount has been accrued from his leading roles in the entertainment industry
Claes Bang Parents| Siblings
After doing our research, details about his parents are not available and it is also not known if he has any siblings.
Claes Bang Career
Bang rose to fame when he played the leading role in one of Ruben Östlund’s film The Squire that made him win the 2017 European Film Award for Best Actor, and on the other hand, the film won the 2017 Best Foreign Independent Film, and as well as Best Non-American Film. Consequently, Ruben Östlund was awarded the 2017 Best Director, likewise, the Best Screenwriter. In addition, he also appeared in more than 3 episodes in the 2013 TV show The Bridge
Claes Bang The Square
For almost three-decade playing roles in German and Danish films, and finally reaching to top height playing one of distinctive character as Christian, the keeper of the X-Royal art museum in Stockholm, who allegedly get interviewed by the journalist Anne, trying to explain museum jargon. Christian suddenly noticed his wallet and phone are missing, probably stolen by one of those streets boys. Fortunately, he manages to relocate his phone and wallet.
Fortuitously, Christian fouls in love with Anne the journalist while in a certain party, and they end up sleeping together, Anne offers to throw away his used condom but Christian steadfastly refuses to hand it over to her.
The two fight over the situation, as she thinks he does not trust her to dispose of the semen rather than take it. After a couple of days, she meets him at his working place, with the intention of casual sex, but Christian tries his best to avoid talking with Anne. Eventually, they ended up broking up, and Christian refuses to pick Anne’s calls.
Luckily, he won the European Film Award for Best Actor in The Square, and the film itself won the Palme d’Or accolade at the 2017 Cannes Film Festival. Bang portrayed along with Dominic West, Elisabeth Moss, and Terry Notary
Claes Bang The Affair
In the five-season of The Affair, Bang work along with Sarah Treem and Hagai Levi playing the role of Sasha Mann, Helen’s love interest. He starred alongside Lyriq Bent, John Doman, and two UK actors Dominic West and Ruth Wilson. Besides, he appeared in more than 7 episodes of best performance in the episode “Tougher Than the Rest”, it explores the emotional effects of extramarital relationships.
Claes Bang The Burnt Orange Heresy
Furthermore, he played the lead role as James Figueras a wildly ambitious art expert and robber in the 2019 thriller film The Burnt Orange Heresy. However, it will be released on March 6, 2020, in the U.S. Claes was joined by Australian actress Elizabeth Debicki, Mick Jagger, and the father to 24 star ( Kiefer Sutherland) Donald Sutherland. Also, played as Jan Holtser in 2018 action film The Girl in the Spider’s Web, and as Captain Joseph Piller in Lyrebird in 2019.
Claes Bang 2020 Dracula
He will be featured in the 2020 upcoming movies such as The Bay of Silence where he will play as Will. Likewise, he will make a guest appearance in the 2020 film The New Mrs. Keller that is said yo to release in two month time. Consequently, he will also play a role in The Northman
Bang is currently starring in BBC One’s Dracula series as the titular character, the blood-drinking Count outlines his plans upon Victorian London in early 1897, in Transylvania. The show is directed by UK writers Mark Gatiss and Steven Moffat. Bang cast alongside Dolly Wells who plays as Sister Agatha Van Helsing, John Heffernan, Morfydd Clark, Joanna Scanlan, Sacha Dhawan
Claes Bang James Bond
For his distinctive performance in the TV show The Affairs and currently Dracula, Bang has definitely earned a spot in the James Bond contenders list. What’s more, he can speak languages and developed his distinctive British accent during the summer holidays in Brighton and Paignton.
There is a possibility for Bang casting the next James Bond movies with the odds of 16/1 from William Hill, tying with Damian Lewis and Henry Cavill, and ahead of actors such as Benedict Cumberbatch. Besides, Claes is known to the Bond producer, Barbara Broccoli.
Bang was first linked to the Bond role after his appearance in The Square and said of the rumors in a 2018 interview: “I really love Daniel Craig in that part. He has been really speaking to Broccoli about another project. “I think, if she was thinking along those lines, she probably would have said it. But I don’t know.”
Nonetheless, referring to the fact that Craig had signed on for Bond 25, which is released this year, and the next film will be at least three years away, Bang said: “I think this is such good fun, but I might be too old after that.” He definitely might not play the next James Bond, but time will tale
Claes Bang Facts and Body Measurements
Here are some interesting facts you don’t want to miss about Bang.
- Full Name: Claes Kasper Bang
- Date of Birth: 28 April 1967
- Age/ How old?: 52 year old
- Place of Birth: Odense, Denmark
- Birthday: 28th of April
- Nationality: English Danish
- Fathers Name: Not Known
- Mothers Name: Not Disclosed
- Marital Status: Married
- Children/ Kids: Not Disclosed
- Height/ How tall?: 6 feet 4 inches
- Weight: 68 kg
Claes Bang Movies and TV shows
Movies and (Roles)
The Bay of Silence( Will) 2020
Lyrebird( Captain Joseph Piller) 2019
The Glass Room(Viktor) 2019
The Girl in the Spider’s Web(Jan Holtser) 2018
The Square( Christian) 2017
On Our Own( Politibetjent) 1998
Fast Lane(Jesper) 1999
Regel nr. 1( John T) 2003
Nynne(Henrik) 2005
A Soap(Mand 2) 2006
Take the Trash(Lars) 2008
Make My Day(Doctor) 2008
Jungle Child( Herb) 2011
TV shows and (Role)
Dracula( Count Dracula) 2020
The Affair(Sasha Mann) 2019
Cologne P.D.( Jens Jensen) 2016
Sibel & Max( Dr. Tobias Olsen) 2015
The Bridge( Claudio) 2013
Dicte( Arne Bay) 2013
Notruf Hafenkante(Holger Lüder) 2012
SOKO Wismar(Urmas Savi) 2012
Langt fra Las Vegas( Dennis Randrup) 2003
Küstenwache( Tomas Jorgensen) 2010
2900 Happiness( Borgmester Hans Holm) 2008-2009
Anna Pihl( Martin Krøyer) 2006-2008
Taxa( Christian, kriminalbetjent) 1998-1999
At the Faber( Bjarne) 2001
Frequent Asked Questions About Claes Bang
Who is Claes Bang?
Bang is an accomplished Danish actor and musician who gained wide recognition after appearing as a cast member of the 2017 movie The Square where he played as Christian. He is also known for his role as Count Dracula in Netflix’s Dracula.
How old is Claes Bang?
He is 52 years as of 2019. Claes will turn 53 years old on the 28th of April 2020.
How tall is Claes Bang?
The Danish actor Bang stands at a height of 6 feet 4 inches
Is Claes Bang married?
Yes, of course, he is married to his lovely wife Lis Louis-Jensen.
How much is Claes Bang worth?
Bang has an estimated net worth of $6 Million. Indeed, his career as an actor is the main source of his wealth
Where does Bang live?
He lives in Frederiksberg, Copenhagen with his wife and step-son.
Is Bang dead or alive?
He is well and full of life
Where is Claes Bang now?
Bang is currently portraying Count Dracula in the 2020 Netflix’s Dracula