Jorunn Kjellsby - Actor Profile

Jorunn Kjellsby

Acting
Updated: May 12, 2026
33Total Films
8.5 Highest Rated
Born: Apr 7, 1944
Birth Place: Norway

About Jorunn Kjellsby

Jorunn Kjellsby (born 7 April 1944) is a Norwegian actress. She has worked both for Trøndelag Teater (1961–1963), Oslo Nye Teater (1968–1970) and Det Norske Teateret (1971–). She has also had almost 30 movies,  such as Bryllupsfesten (1989) and Den som frykter ulven (2004). In 2006 she was awarded an honorary Amanda Award. Description above from the Wikipedia article Jorunn Kjellsby, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.

Jorunn Kjellsby Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of Jorunn Kjellsby reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 33 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.

Dominant Genre

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

Success Ratio

Approximately 24% of Jorunn Kjellsby'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 John Gabriel Borkman, which stands out as a key performance.

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Best Jorunn Kjellsby Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Jorunn Kjellsby's career based on audience ratings.

Full Filmography

Every movie Jorunn Kjellsby has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
2017 Haunted Birgit Flop Similar →
2012 Unns Kjærlighet Berit Flop Similar →
2010 A Somewhat Gentle Man Karen Margrethe Hit Similar →
2008 Manhunt Kafédame Flop Similar →
2004 Cry in the Woods Haldis Average Similar →
2002 When the Devil Holds the Candle Irma Funder Super Hit Similar →
2001 You Really Got Me Servitrise Hit Similar →
2000 Get Ready to Be Boyzvoiced Ingrid Lund-Bergseter Average Similar →
1999 Johannas Christmas Bestemor Flop Similar →
1993 Høyere enn himmelen Fru Beck Average Similar →
1992 Lakki... The Boy Who Could Fly Siss Average Similar →
1991 Frida - Straight from the Heart Butikkdame Average Similar →
1989 The Wedding Party Maja Pedersen Hit Similar →
1988 Hotel St. Pauli Teatersjef Flop Similar →
1986 The Dream Castle Else Flop Similar →
1985 Farewell Illusions Astrid Flop Similar →
1983 Open Future Mor til Pål Average Similar →
1982 Victoria L. - Average Similar →
1981 The Witch Hunt - Average Similar →
1981 Julia Julia Siv Flop Similar →
1980 Life and Death - Flop Similar →
1979 Darker Than Night Ellen Flop Similar →
1979 ...To Norway, Home of Giants! Norwegian Super Hit Similar →
1978 Operation Cobra Arim's mother Hit Similar →
1978 Says Who..!? Salamidame Flop Similar →
1978 John Gabriel Borkman - Super Hit Similar →
1977 Grandma and the Eight Children Dame i butikken Hit Similar →
1977 The Silent Majority - Average Similar →
1976 Oss Tove Flop Similar →
1976 Them and Us Lasse's mother Average Similar →
1973 Five Days in August Dame i bank Flop Similar →
1973 Erfaringer - Flop Similar →
1970 Skulle det dukke opp flere lik, er det bare å ringe... - Average Similar →

Jorunn Kjellsby - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Jorunn Kjellsby?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Jorunn Kjellsby is "John Gabriel Borkman" with a rating of 8.5/10.

How many movies has Jorunn Kjellsby acted in?

Jorunn Kjellsby has been featured in at least 33 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Jorunn Kjellsby?

Other notable films include "...To Norway, Home of Giants!", "When the Devil Holds the Candle", and "Grandma and the Eight Children".

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