Nicolas Winding Refn - Actor Profile

Nicolas Winding Refn

Directing
Updated: May 09, 2026
16Total Films
7.8 Highest Rated
Born: Sep 29, 1970
Birth Place: Copenhagen, Denmark

About Nicolas Winding Refn

Nicolas Winding Refn (Danish: [ˈne̝kolɑs ˈve̝nte̝ŋˈʁæfn̩]; born 29 September 1970) is a Danish film director, screenwriter, and producer. He directed the Pusher trilogy (1996–2005), the crime drama Bronson (2008), and the adventure film Valhalla Rising (2009). In 2011, he directed the action drama film Drive (2011), for which he won the Cannes Film Festival Award for Best Director. He was also nominated for the BAFTA Award for Best Direction. Refn's subsequent films were the stylistically driven action film Only God Forgives (2013) and the psychological horror film The Neon Demon (2016). In 2019, he directed his first television series, Too Old to Die Young (2019), which premiered on Amazon Prime. After Amazon's Too Old to Die Young, Refn's next project took him to Netflix and saw him returning to his native Copenhagen for the first time since Pusher 3, which was the setting for his magical realism series, Copenhagen Cowboy. In 2008, Refn co-founded the Copenhagen-based production company Space Rocket Nation. Description above from the Wikipedia article Nicolas Winding Refn, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.

Nicolas Winding Refn Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of Nicolas Winding Refn reflects a strong mix of popular and critically appreciated roles. Across 16 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.

Dominant Genre

A large portion of Nicolas Winding Refn's work falls within the Documentary genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.

Success Ratio

Approximately 63% of Nicolas Winding Refn'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 Jodorowsky's Dune, which stands out as a key performance.

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Best Nicolas Winding Refn Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Nicolas Winding Refn's career based on audience ratings.

Full Filmography

Every movie Nicolas Winding Refn has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.

Nicolas Winding Refn - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Nicolas Winding Refn?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Nicolas Winding Refn is "Jodorowsky's Dune" with a rating of 7.8/10.

How many movies has Nicolas Winding Refn acted in?

Nicolas Winding Refn has been featured in at least 16 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Nicolas Winding Refn?

Other notable films include "Copenhagen Cowboy: Nightcall with Nicolas Winding Refn", "Inferno Rosso: Joe D'Amato on the Road of Excess", and "NWR".

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