Mats Långbacka - Actor Profile

Mats Långbacka

Acting
Freshness: Jan 13, 2026
18Total Films
6.8 Highest Rated
Born: Sep 19, 1963
Birth Place: Helsinki, Finland

About Mats Långbacka

Mats Långbacka was born on 19 September 1963 in Helsinki, Finland. He is an actor and producer, known for Glenn (2008), Hamilton (1998) and Moomins on the Riviera (2014). He was previously married to Kaija Penttala.

Career Statistics & Market Influence

Analyzing the cinematic journey of Mats Långbacka reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 18 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.

Genre Dominance: Drama

The majority of Mats Långbacka's filmography leans towards the Drama 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 11% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Mats Långbacka remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Die Frau vom Checkpoint Charlie, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.

Best Mats Långbacka Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Mats Långbacka's career based on audience ratings.

★6.8
Die Frau vom Checkpoint Charlie (2007) movie poster
★6.8

Die Frau vom Checkpoint Charlie — Based on a true story, Miguel Alexandre's two-part drama focuses on an East German woman and the fight for her children.

Die Frau vom Checkpoint Charlie

2007•TV Movie
★6.7
Frozen Land (2005) movie poster
★6.7

Frozen Land — When a schoolteacher is sacked, he projects his bad mood at his troubled teenage son. The son, in turn, buys a CD player

Frozen Land

2005•Drama
★6.4
Vendetta (1995) movie poster
★6.4

Vendetta — Two Swedish business men are kidnapped in Rome by the Mob, and moved to Sicily. Carl Hamilton is sent to Sicily on direc

Vendetta

1995•Thriller
★6.2
Lapin kullan kimallus (1999) movie poster
★6.2

Lapin kullan kimallus — In 1860s Lapland, gold diggers Jakob Ervast and Nils Lepistö, who previously worked in California, embark on an arduous

Lapin kullan kimallus

1999•Drama
★6.0
Lepakko – Upstairs Downstairs (2000) movie poster
★6.0

Lepakko – Upstairs Downstairs — Documentary about the legendary club Lepakko (The Bat) in Finland.

Lepakko – Upstairs Downstairs

2000•TV Movie

Complete Filmography & Success Status

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Mats Långbacka.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
2014 Moomins on the Riviera Muumipappa (voice) Average Similar →
2012 Almost 18 Joni's stepfather Average Similar →
2011 The Inspector Työkaveri Flop Similar →
2007 Die Frau vom Checkpoint Charlie Polizist Hit Similar →
2007 Last Stop - Flop Similar →
2006 The Leaning Tower Olavi Average Similar →
2005 Frozen Land Rikospoliisi Elinan kotona Hit Similar →
2004 The Return of the Dancing Master Erik Flop Similar →
2000 Lepakko – Upstairs Downstairs himself Average Similar →
2000 Hylätyt talot, autiot pihat Aarne Heikkilä Flop Similar →
1999 Lapin kullan kimallus Konrad Lihr Average Similar →
1998 Hamilton Åke Stålhandske Average Similar →
1995 Älskar älskar inte Kjell, doctor Flop Similar →
1995 Vendetta Åke Stålhandske Average Similar →
1993 Harjunpää ja kiusantekijät Jari Lehikoinen Flop Similar →
1993 Routasydän Aaro Holvisalo Average Similar →
1992 Fem skott i senaten Eugen Schauman Flop Similar →
1988 Ihmiselon ihanuus ja kurjuus Juhani Lepaa Flop Similar →

Mats Långbacka - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Mats Långbacka?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Mats Långbacka is "Die Frau vom Checkpoint Charlie" with a rating of 6.8/10.

How many movies has Mats Långbacka acted in?

Mats Långbacka has been featured in at least 18 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Mats Långbacka?

Other notable films include "Frozen Land", "Vendetta", and "Lapin kullan kimallus".