Jesper Christensen
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From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. Jesper Christensen (born 16 May 1948) is a Danish actor. A veteran of European cinema, he has more recently made the transition to English language projects, including The Interpreter and Revelations. He has also appeared as the mysterious villain Mr. White in the James Bond film Casino Royale and its sequel, Quantum of Solace. In his home country, Christensen has won 4 Bodil Awards, 3 for Best Actor (Hør, var der ikke en som lo?, Bænken, and Drabet) and 1 for Best Supporting Actor (Barbara). In 2006 Jesper Christensen declined when offered to receive the Knight's Cross of the Order of the Dannebrog. He thought the entire idea of monarchy is a crime to the members of the royal family and does not fit with modern ideas. Description above from the Wikipedia article Jesper Christensen, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia
Jesper Christensen Movies & Career Overview
The filmography of Jesper Christensen reflects exceptional commercial consistency. Across 50 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.
Dominant Genre
A large portion of Jesper Christensen's work falls within the Drama genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.
Success Ratio
Approximately 84% of Jesper Christensen'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 Hvem myrder hvem?, which stands out as a key performance.
Best Jesper Christensen Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Jesper Christensen's career based on audience ratings.
Full Filmography
Every movie Jesper Christensen has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | De forbandede år 3 - Fredens pris | Karl Skov | Hit | Similar → |
| 2025 | Sentimental Value | Michael | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2023 | Munch | Dr. Daniel Jacobson | Hit | Similar → |
| 2022 | The Little Alien | (voice) | Hit | Similar → |
| 2022 | Out of the Darkness | Karl Skov | Hit | Similar → |
| 2018 | Maja | Erling | Hit | Similar → |
| 2016 | The King's Choice | King Haakon VII of Norway | Hit | Similar → |
| 2015 | Spectre | Mr. White | Hit | Similar → |
| 2013 | Nymphomaniac: Vol. I | Jerôme's Uncle | Hit | Similar → |
| 2013 | The Lady Vanishes | The doctor | Average | Similar → |
| 2011 | Melancholia | Little Father | Hit | Similar → |
| 2010 | The Debt | Dieter Vogel | Hit | Similar → |
| 2009 | The Young Victoria | Baron Stockmar | Hit | Similar → |
| 2008 | Quantum of Solace | Mr. White | Average | Similar → |
| 2008 | Everlasting Moments | Sebastian Pedersen | Hit | Similar → |
| 2008 | Flame & Citron | Flammens far | Hit | Similar → |
| 2006 | Casino Royale | Mr. White | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2005 | The Interpreter | Nils Lud | Average | Similar → |
| 2003 | Nasty Brats | J.B. | Hit | Similar → |
| 2003 | Baby | Eddy | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2003 | The Inheritance | Holger Andersen | Hit | Similar → |
| 2002 | Minor Mishaps | Søren Kreiberg | Hit | Similar → |
| 2001 | Uprising | General Kruger | Hit | Similar → |
| 2001 | The Greatest Thing | Theatre Manager | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2001 | One-Hand Clapping | H.C. Krøyer | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2001 | Count Axel | Oberst Lejpstrup | Average | Similar → |
| 2000 | Italian for Beginners | Olympias far | Average | Similar → |
| 2000 | The Bench | Kaj | Hit | Similar → |
| 2000 | Solen er så rød | Læge | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1999 | In China They Eat Dogs | Bartender | Hit | Similar → |
| 1999 | Sophie's World | George Berkeley | Average | Similar → |
| 1999 | Sophie's World | Søren Aabye Kierkegaard | Average | Similar → |
| 1997 | Credo | Bror 1 | Hit | Similar → |
| 1996 | The Ballad of the Viking King, Holger the Dane | Hemming / Loke (voice) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1996 | Hamsun | Otto Dietrich | Hit | Similar → |
| 1995 | White Lies | Kristian | Hit | Similar → |
| 1994 | Carl, My Childhood Symphony | Schreiber | Hit | Similar → |
| 1993 | The Russian Singer | Castensen | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1988 | Nana | Bent Pedersen | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1988 | Emma's Shadow | Poul, Zülow's chauffeur | Hit | Similar → |
| 1983 | Forræderne | - | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1981 | Har du set Alice? | Bjarne | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1980 | Undskyld vi er her | Aage | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1980 | The Thralls' Children | - | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1978 | Hvem myrder hvem? | Christian | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1978 | Wanna See My Beautiful Navel? | - | Average | Similar → |
| 1978 | Did Somebody Laugh? | Den arbejdsløse | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1978 | Did Somebody Laugh? | Vægtløftermennesket | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1978 | Winterborn | - | Hit | Similar → |
| 1976 | Copper | Ung betjent | Super Hit | Similar → |
Jesper Christensen - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Jesper Christensen?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Jesper Christensen is "Hvem myrder hvem?" with a rating of 10.0/10.
How many movies has Jesper Christensen acted in?
Jesper Christensen has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Jesper Christensen?
Other notable films include "Baby", "The Greatest Thing", and "Nana".