David Dencik
ActingAbout David Dencik
Karl David Sebastian Dencik (born 31 October 1974) is a Swedish-Danish actor. He has acted in both Swedish and Danish films, and has also had major roles in English-language films and series including Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy (2011), The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo (2011), Top of the Lake (2017), McMafia (2018), Chernobyl (2019), and the James Bond film No Time to Die (2021). Dencik is a two-time Robert Award winner, for Best Actor in a Leading Role for A Soap (2006) and Robert Award for Best Actor in a Supporting Television Role for The Chestnut Man (2021). He won a Guldbagge Award for Best Supporting Actor for The Perfect Patient (2019). He is also a seven-time Bodil Award nominee. Description above from the Wikipedia article David Dencik, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.
David Dencik Movies & Career Overview
The filmography of David Dencik reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 50 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.
Dominant Genre
A large portion of David Dencik's work falls within the Drama genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.
Success Ratio
Approximately 40% of David Dencik'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 Outside Love, which stands out as a key performance.
Best David Dencik Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from David Dencik's career based on audience ratings.
Full Filmography
Every movie David Dencik has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Beginnings | Thomas | Hit | Similar → |
| 2023 | Together 99 | Peter Steen | Average | Similar → |
| 2022 | The Kiss | Dr. Faber | Hit | Similar → |
| 2022 | Attachment | Lev | Average | Similar → |
| 2022 | Diorama | Björn | Flop | Similar → |
| 2022 | Black Crab | Colonel Raad | Average | Similar → |
| 2021 | Designing Bond | Self | Average | Similar → |
| 2021 | No Time to Die | Valdo Obruchev | Hit | Similar → |
| 2020 | Waiting for the Barbarians | The Clerk | Average | Similar → |
| 2020 | Idioten | Furst Mysjkin/Idioten | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2019 | The Kindness of Strangers | Lars | Average | Similar → |
| 2019 | The Perfect Patient | Thomas Quick | Average | Similar → |
| 2017 | The Snowman | Vetlesen | Flop | Similar → |
| 2016 | Across the Waters | Arne Itkin | Hit | Similar → |
| 2016 | The Day Will Come | Inspektør Hartmann | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2016 | Satisfaction 1720 | Dr. Mabuse | Average | Similar → |
| 2015 | Regression | John Gray | Average | Similar → |
| 2015 | Kidnapping Mr. Heineken | Ab Doderer | Average | Similar → |
| 2015 | Men & Chicken | Gabriel | Hit | Similar → |
| 2014 | Gentlemen | Henry Morgan | Average | Similar → |
| 2014 | Serena | Buchanan | Average | Similar → |
| 2014 | The Absent One | Ulrik Dybbøl | Hit | Similar → |
| 2014 | Speed Walking | Pelli | Average | Similar → |
| 2014 | The Homesman | Thor Svendsen | Hit | Similar → |
| 2013 | Stockholm Stories | Coletho | Average | Similar → |
| 2013 | Hotel | Rikard | Average | Similar → |
| 2013 | We Are the Best! | Klara's Father | Hit | Similar → |
| 2012 | Call Girl | Aspen Thorin | Average | Similar → |
| 2012 | All That Matters Is Past | Ruud | Average | Similar → |
| 2012 | A Royal Affair | Ove Høegh-Guldberg | Hit | Similar → |
| 2012 | Hamilton: In the Interest of the Nation | Tomas Tideman | Average | Similar → |
| 2012 | Hinsehäxan | The King | Hit | Similar → |
| 2011 | War Horse | Base Camp Officer | Hit | Similar → |
| 2011 | The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo | Young Gustaf Morell | Hit | Similar → |
| 2011 | Room 304 | - | Average | Similar → |
| 2011 | Happy End | Richard | Flop | Similar → |
| 2011 | Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy | Toby Esterhase | Hit | Similar → |
| 2011 | Rosa Morena | Jacob | Flop | Similar → |
| 2010 | Cornelis | Fred Åkerström | Average | Similar → |
| 2010 | Miss Remarkable & her Career | Boyfriend (voice) | Average | Similar → |
| 2009 | Brotherhood | Jimmy | Hit | Similar → |
| 2009 | Original | Jon | Hit | Similar → |
| 2009 | Love and Rage | Christian A. Madsen | Average | Similar → |
| 2009 | The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo | Janne Dahlman | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2008 | The Candidate | Michael | Average | Similar → |
| 2007 | Daisy Diamond | Jens | Average | Similar → |
| 2007 | Outside Love | Shmuli | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2006 | A Soap | Veronica | Average | Similar → |
| 2004 | The Babylon Syndrome | Stefan | Average | Similar → |
| 2003 | Reconstruction | Bartender | Hit | Similar → |
David Dencik - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of David Dencik?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring David Dencik is "Outside Love" with a rating of 8.0/10.
How many movies has David Dencik acted in?
David Dencik has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by David Dencik?
Other notable films include "Idioten", "The Day Will Come", and "The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo".