Rolf Åke Mikael Nyqvist (; born 8 November 1960) is a Swedish actor. Educated at the School of Drama in Malmö, he became well known from his role as police officer Banck in the first series of Beck films made in 1997. He is most recognized internationally for his role in the acclaimed Millennium series as Mikael Blomkvist, as well as the lead villain in (as Kurt Hendricks) and John Wick (as Viggo Tarasov).