Anders Thomas Jensen - Actor Profile

Anders Thomas Jensen

Directing
Updated: May 08, 2026
2Total Films
6.0 Highest Rated
Born: Apr 6, 1972
Birth Place: Frederiksværk, Danmark

About Anders Thomas Jensen

Anders Thomas Jensen (born 6 April 1972 in Frederiksværk) is a Danish screenwriter and film director. Jensen won the Oscar for his 1998 film Election Night. He also received Oscar nominations in the live-action short category for his films Ernst & The Light (1996) and Wolfgang (1997). From the end of the 1990s and into the new millennium he wrote the screenplays for most of the Danish movie blockbusters of the period, including Mifune's Last Song (co-written with Søren Kragh-Jacobsen), In China They Eat Dogs, Open Hearts, Stealing Rembrandt, and Brothers. In 2000 Anders Thomas Jensen for the first time directed a feature film: the action-comedy Flickering Lights, and since then directed The Green Butchers and Adam's Apples. In 2005 he received the Nordisk Film Award (1000 Danish kroner times the age of Nordisk Film).

Anders Thomas Jensen Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of Anders Thomas Jensen reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 2 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.

Dominant Genre

A large portion of Anders Thomas Jensen's work falls within the Documentary genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.

Success Ratio

Approximately 0% of Anders Thomas Jensen's films maintain ratings above 6.5, indicating a consistent level of audience approval.

One of the most highly rated entries in their career remains The Idiots Who Started The Party, which stands out as a key performance.

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Best Anders Thomas Jensen Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Anders Thomas Jensen's career based on audience ratings.

Full Filmography

Every movie Anders Thomas Jensen has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
2020 The Idiots Who Started The Party Sig selv Average Similar →
2020 When Danish Film Crosses the Line Sig selv Flop Similar →

Anders Thomas Jensen - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Anders Thomas Jensen?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Anders Thomas Jensen is "The Idiots Who Started The Party" with a rating of 6.0/10.

How many movies has Anders Thomas Jensen acted in?

Anders Thomas Jensen has been featured in at least 2 major films throughout their career.

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