Claes Kasper Bang is a multifaceted Danish individual, exceling in both the realms of acting and music. He has garnered significant recognition for his portrayal of Christian in Ruben Östlund's 2017 film, The Square, a role that earned him the prestigious European Film Award for Best Actor, a historic first for a Dane in this category.
Prior to his foray into the world of film, Bang had a strong foundation in the performing arts, graduating from the Danish National School of Theatre in 1996. Throughout his career, he has primarily worked on stage and in television in his native Denmark.
One of his most notable accomplishments is his performance of a monologue based on Jan Guillou's novel, Evil, which he has delivered over 300 times since 2002. This impressive feat includes an English-language version at the esteemed St. James Theatre in London in 2015.
Bang's impressive repertoire also includes his role as the art museum curator Christian in Ruben Östlund's 2017 film, The Square, which won the Palme d'Or at the 2017 Cannes Film Festival. He won the European Film Award for Best Actor, becoming the first Dane to achieve this honor.
As a creative outlet, Bang also pursues music under the moniker This Is Not America.
In 2018, Bang was cast in the BBC mini-series, Dracula, taking on the iconic role of Count Dracula.
In his personal life, Bang has been married to stylist Lis Louis-Jensen since 2010. He is a devoted stepfather to her two children and step-grandfather to her grandson. The couple resides in Frederiksberg, Copenhagen.
