Earl Ragnar
A formidable and infamous Danish warlord, Earl Ragnar is fearless, charismatic, and a natural leader, but also a warm-hearted family man.
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Peter Gantzler
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Devoted to his son, , he doesn’t hesitate to also take under his wing, seeing spark and courage in the Saxon boy, and raising him as his own. sees Ragnar as his true father.
Peter Gantzler
Peter Gantzler trained at The Danish National School of Theatre and is known for a range of movies and prominent roles within Denmark: most famously (by the Oscar nominated director Lone Scherfig) and for the role of Mike in (a popular Danish TV mini-series). Other leading roles include by director Lars Von Trier and (directed by Lone Sherfig). In 2014 Peter had a large role in the Norwegian movie and an ensemble movie by the director May El-鈥怲oukhy.
In 2014 he also played a large role in the television series in Sweden for SV1 as well as a large role in the Danish National Drama television series in the fall 2014. Over the years Peter has also appeared regularly on the stage in roles including the Father in the Henrik Ibsen’s drama The Father (2012) and Claudius in Hamlet (2007). Currently, Gantzler is touring around in Denmark with the hit comedy The Green Elevator opposite some of Denmark’s finest comedy actors. Peter’s directing and writing debut came in 2011 with his own film Boy.
