Ingvar Ambjørnsen - Actor Profile

Ingvar Ambjørnsen

Writing
1Total Films
9.0 Highest Rated
Born: May 20, 1956
Birth Place: Larvik, Norway

About Ingvar Ambjørnsen

Ingvar Even Ambjørnsen-Haefs (20 May 1956 – 19 July 2025) is considered to be one of the great storytellers of contemporary Norwegian literature. Since his literary debut in 1981, Ambjørnsen has written a great number of novels, collections of short stories as well as essay collections, and several books for children and young readers. Over the span of his career, he has won numerous awards, including the Riverton Prize, the Brage Prize Honorary Prize, the Norwegian Booksellers’ Award and the Aschehoug Prize. Ingvar Ambjørnsen has been published in 30 countries. Several of his novels have successful films and theatre adaptions. The movie Elling, based on Ambjørnsen’s novels The Chicken Dance and Beyond the Great Indoors, was nominated to an Oscar in 2001.

Career Statistics & Market Influence

Analyzing the cinematic journey of Ingvar Ambjørnsen reveals a career defined by exceptional commercial consistency. With a total of 1 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.

Genre Dominance: Documentary

The majority of Ingvar Ambjørnsen's filmography leans towards the Documentary genre. Audience data suggests that viewers respond most favorably to this persona, though their versatility has allowed for successful crossovers into other categories.

The "Box Office" Signature

With a 100% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Ingvar Ambjørnsen remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in The White Nigger, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.

Best Ingvar Ambjørnsen Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Ingvar Ambjørnsen's career based on audience ratings.

Complete Filmography & Success Status

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Ingvar Ambjørnsen.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
2011 The White Nigger Himself Super Hit Similar →

Ingvar Ambjørnsen - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Ingvar Ambjørnsen?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Ingvar Ambjørnsen is "The White Nigger" with a rating of 9.0/10.

How many movies has Ingvar Ambjørnsen acted in?

Ingvar Ambjørnsen has been featured in at least 1 major films throughout their career.