Claus Nissen - Actor Profile

Claus Nissen

Acting
Updated: May 11, 2026
50Total Films
10.0 Highest Rated
Born: Jul 28, 1938
Birth Place: Nykøbing Falster, Danmark

Claus Nissen Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of Claus Nissen reflects a strong mix of popular and critically appreciated roles. Across 50 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.

Dominant Genre

A large portion of Claus Nissen's work falls within the Drama genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.

Success Ratio

Approximately 60% of Claus Nissen'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 Isolde, which stands out as a key performance.

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Best Claus Nissen Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Claus Nissen's career based on audience ratings.

★10.0
Isolde (1989) movie poster
★10.0

Isolde: After librarian Isolde attempts suicide, she leaves her politician husband for a younger student with a dark past. Isol

Isolde

1989•Drama
★9.5
Smile, Emil (1969) movie poster
★9.5

Smile, Emil: Katja and Emil is a young couple living and having a good time together. Emil is meditating, writing and drawing, often

Smile, Emil

1969•Drama
★9.0
Pelsen (1971) movie poster
★9.0

Pelsen:

Pelsen

1971•Drama
★9.0
Tilløkke Herbert! (1974) movie poster
★9.0

Tilløkke Herbert!: Alcoholic Herbert's last birthday, experienced through his increasingly deadly drunken stupor.

Tilløkke Herbert!

1974•Drama
★9.0
Collective Marriage (1971) movie poster
★9.0

Collective Marriage: A married couple is having sexual difficulties. The husband acquiesces in his wife's having a lover who visits her every

Collective Marriage

1971•Drama

Full Filmography

Every movie Claus Nissen has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
2003 The Five Obstructions The Perfect Man (from Det perfekte menneske) (archive footage) Hit Similar →
2001 På ama'r Bo Super Hit Similar →
1998 The Blue Monk Fredrik Hit Similar →
1998 The Kingdom II Jensen Super Hit Similar →
1994 The Kingdom Jensen Super Hit Similar →
1992 Russian Pizza Blues Claus Average Similar →
1989 Notes on Love Forfatteren / The Writer Flop Similar →
1989 Isolde - Super Hit Similar →
1986 Walter and Carlo, Part II, Yes, It's Daddy - Average Similar →
1986 Barndommens gade Mand på gaden Average Similar →
1986 Take It Easy - Flop Similar →
1983 Forræderne - Super Hit Similar →
1981 The Olsen Gang Long Gone Bodyguard (uncredited) Hit Similar →
1981 Stepping Out Fritz Super Hit Similar →
1981 Jeppe på Bjerget Peder Hammer Lakaj Average Similar →
1980 Little Virgil and Freddy Frogface Mr. Strong Super Hit Similar →
1978 Holidays in jail Postbud Average Similar →
1978 The Olsen Gang Goes to War Man at Beer Machine (uncredited) Hit Similar →
1977 Girls at Sea Banjemester Average Similar →
1976 The Olsen Gang Sees Red Mathias Gali Hit Similar →
1976 Dummy Partner Holger Hit Similar →
1976 Den dobbelte mand - Super Hit Similar →
1976 Hjerter er trumf - Hit Similar →
1975 Bejleren - en jysk røverhistorie Røver Hit Similar →
1975 Good and Evil - Flop Similar →
1975 The Son from Vingaarden Søren Pallesen Flop Similar →
1974 Me, Too, in the Mafia - Average Similar →
1974 Syg og Munter Mand på værtshus Hit Similar →
1974 Tilløkke Herbert! Erling Super Hit Similar →
1973 The Hour of Parting Neighbor Hit Similar →
1973 The Olsen Gang Runs Amok Politibetjent (uncredited) Hit Similar →
1973 In Your Dad's Pocket - Hit Similar →
1972 Præsten i Vejlby - Super Hit Similar →
1972 The Mind Snatchers Army Psychiatrist Average Similar →
1972 Z.P.G. Guard Average Similar →
1972 How to Behave in a Fourposter Bed - Average Similar →
1971 Pelsen Betjent Super Hit Similar →
1971 Tjærehandleren Nikolaisen, pengeafpresser Flop Similar →
1971 Collective Marriage George Super Hit Similar →
1971 Deadline Jørgen Hit Similar →
1970 Exit Lou Flop Similar →
1970 Ska' vi lege skjul? - Flop Similar →
1970 The Only Way Lassens assistent Average Similar →
1969 Smile, Emil Thomas Super Hit Similar →
1969 We Are All Demons Asthor Asbjörnsen Average Similar →
1969 Helle for Lykke - Flop Similar →
1968 The Olsen Gang Motorcycle Officer (uncredited) Hit Similar →
1968 Det var en lørdag aften Tom Hit Similar →
1968 The Perfect Human The Perfect Man Hit Similar →
1963 Hvad med os? Frederik Hit Similar →

Claus Nissen - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Claus Nissen?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Claus Nissen is "Isolde" with a rating of 10.0/10.

How many movies has Claus Nissen acted in?

Claus Nissen has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Claus Nissen?

Other notable films include "Smile, Emil", "Pelsen", and "Tilløkke Herbert!".

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