Biography

Besir Zeciri was born and raised in Copenhagen with a unique blend of Albanian and Danish heritage. From a young age, acting did not crossed his mind due to his fear of speaking in front of large crowds. He always wanted to be an integral part of his community and even considered joining the police force.

This all changed in 2009 when he joined theatre group to help deal with his anxieties on stage. The group toured around Denmark and in 2010 he debuted in his first theatre production the Greek Tragedy 'Elektra'. During his time in the theatre he also starred in '1864' and 'The Bridge'.

Besir decided to pursue acting as his upbringing exposed him to many different people and lifestyles. He wanted to explore these diverse experiences and carries them still through his craft. In 2019 he graduated from the Danish National School of Performing Arts.

Besir is best known for his character work and ability to embody complex characters. During his studies, he was offered the role of Mads in WILDLAND. For this performance he was nominated for a Bodil award. In 2021 he played Mohammed in OUTLAW for which he won a Robert Award (The Danish Film Academy)
- IMDb mini biography by: Behind The Scene