Jens Jacob Tychsen (born 19 November 1975) is a Danish actor of stage and screen, voice actor in dubbed films, and voice director. He became known for his roles as Erling Krabbe in the Danish TV series The Killing (2009), as Jacob Kruse in Borgen (2011–2012), and as Edward Weyse in Seaside Hotel (2014-2024).
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Early life and education
Jens Jacob Tychsen was born in Aarhus, Denmark, on 19 November 1975, the son of podiatrist and photo model Elisa Victoria Tychsen.
Tychsen graduated from the School of Acting at Aarhus Theatre in 1998 and has since appeared in a number of productions in theatres across the country.
Career
In 1998, Tychsen was involved with Aarhus Theatre, where he starred in plays like The Last Temptations, Les Misérables, Servant of Two Masters, and A Clockwork Orange.
He played Erling Krabbe in the TV series The Killing (series 2, 2009), and Jacob Kruse in Borgen (2011–2012).
He has also lent his voice to numerous commercials, documentaries, and animated films, including the Danish versions of various Disney films such as Hercules, Finding Nemo, The Incredibles, Cinderella II: Dreams Come True and Toy Story 2.
Personal life
Tychsen is the partner of TV production company caster Blu Anette Toftgaard.
Selected filmography
Feature films
Aftermath (2004) – Waiter
Strings (2005) – Hal Tara
Paddington (2015) – Policeman
Mugge & Vejfesten (2019) – Mugge (voice)
TV series
Unit One (Rejseholdet), Episodes 29–30 (2002) – Simon Friis
Hidden Track, Episodes 22–23 (2003) – Joe Smith
Krøniken, Episode 10 (2004) – Lawaetz Radio Voice (voice)
2900 Happiness, Episodes 37–41 (2007) – Lars Fromberg
Summer, Episode 7 (2008) – Niels
The Killing II, Episodes 1–10 (2009) – Erling Krabbe
Borgen (2011–2012) – Jacob Kruse
Seaside Hotel (Badehotellet; 2014-2024) – Edward Weyse
Dubbing
Hercules, Danish version (1997) – adult Hercules
Elmo's World, Danish version (1998) – Kermit
SpongeBob SquarePants, Danish version (1999) – SpongeBob
Toy Story 2, Danish version (1999)
Play with Me Sesame, Danish version (2002) – Various characters
Finding Nemo, Danish version (2003)
LazyTown, Danish version (2004)
Johnny Test, Danish version (2005) – Dukey
The Simpsons Movie, Danish version (2007) – Krusty the Clown, Lenny
Alvin and the Chipmunks (2007) – Simon
Monsters University (2013) – Randall Boggs
Kitty Is Not a Cat Danish version (2018) – Mr. Clean
Voice director
Elmo's World, Danish version (1998)
Play with Me Sesame, Danish version (2002)