Jakob Oftebro: Movies & Box Office
- films
- 26
- on screen
- 2008–2024
- box office
- $72.2M
- average score
- 60
- Born
- January 12, 1986 (age 40)
- Birthplace
- Oslo, Norway
- Full name
- Jakob Hoff Oftebro
- Citizenship
- Norwegian
- Occupations
- Actor
- Years active
- 2004-present
The Best Jakob Oftebro Movies
The films of Jakob Oftebro that made the most at the worldwide box office, biggest first: Kon-Tiki (2013) leads with $22.8M. The full ranking adds the most awarded films and the newest releases.
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Worldwide box office: $22.8M Kon-Tiki 2013 · Action -
Worldwide box office: $15.4M Max Manus: Man of War 2008 · Crime -
Worldwide box office: $12.3M Louis & Luca and the Snow Machine 2013 · Animation -
Worldwide box office: $7.42M Journey to the Christmas Star 2012 · Fantasy -
Worldwide box office: $5.2M Louis & Luca: The Big Cheese Race 2015 · Family -
Worldwide box office: $3.1M The Incredible Story of the Giant Pear 2017 · Adventure
Jakob Oftebro's Career in Numbers
Jakob Oftebro's films in numbers — as an actor, not counting appearances as themselves: when they were made, the genres Jakob Oftebro works in most and the milestones along the way. The filmography runs from Max Manus: Man of War (2008) to Stockholm Bloodbath (2024), and the 2010s were the busiest decade.
Jakob Oftebro Movies by Decade
- 2000s 1
- 2010s 20
- 2020s 5
The 2010s were Jakob Oftebro's busiest decade, with 20 films.
Jakob Oftebro Movies by Genre
- Drama 7
- Action 5
- Biography 2
- Adventure 2
- Crime 2
- Thriller 1
- Comedy 1
- Family 1
- Romance 1
- War 1
Drama is the genre Jakob Oftebro has worked in most, with 7 films, ahead of action (5).
Jakob Oftebro Career Milestones
- First film
- Max Manus: Man of War 2008
- Biggest box office hit
- Kon-Tiki $22.8M worldwide
- Best-rated film
- Margrete: Queen of the North Movie Echo Score 73
- Newest film
- Stockholm Bloodbath 2024
Jakob Oftebro Filmography: Every Movie
Every film Jakob Oftebro is credited on, newest first, with the role, the box office and the Movie Echo Score. Rated films average a score of 60. Re-order the list to see the best-rated films or the biggest hits first.
- 2024
Stockholm Bloodbath as Gustave Trolle · Action Worldwide box office: $22.1K - 2022
Black Crab as Nylund · Action Movie Echo Score: 47 - 2021
Margrete: Queen of the North as Man from Graudenz · Biography Worldwide box office: $252K Movie Echo Score: 73 - 2021
Powder Keg as Jan · Drama - 2020
The Day We Died as Jan · Drama - 2019
The Shamer’s Daughter 2: The Serpent Gift as Nico · Adventure Worldwide box office: $45.9K - 2017
Tom of Finland Biography Worldwide box office: $1.79M Movie Echo Score: 60 - 2017 The Incredible Story of the Giant Pear as Pirate Captain (voice) · Adventure Worldwide box office: $3.1M
- 2017
Disappearance as Johnny / Roos' ex-boyfriend · Drama Worldwide box office: $55.7K - 2016
In Order of Disappearance Action - 2016
A Conspiracy of Faith as Pasgård · Thriller - 2016
Satisfaction 1720 as Tordenskiold · Comedy Worldwide box office: $65.7K - 2015 Louis & Luca: The Big Cheese Race as Postmannen (voice) · Family Worldwide box office: $5.2M
- 2015
Heaven on Earth as Axel · Romance Worldwide box office: $573K - 2015
When Animals Dream Drama Worldwide box office: $112K - 2015
Gold Coast as Wulff · Drama Worldwide box office: $143K - 2015
The Shamer’s Daughter as Nicodemus · Drama Worldwide box office: $2.35M - 2014
1864: Brødre i krig as Laust · War - 2014
On the Edge as Martin · Action Worldwide box office: $470K - 2014
1864 as Laust Jensen · Drama - 2013 Louis & Luca and the Snow Machine as Postmannen (voice) · Animation Worldwide box office: $12.3M
- 2013
The Fjällbacka Murders - The Hidden Child as Hans Olavsen · Mystery - 2013 Kon-Tiki Action Worldwide box office: $22.8M
- 2012 Journey to the Christmas Star as Ole · Fantasy Worldwide box office: $7.42M
- 2011
Varg Veum - Black Sheep as Asbjørn Søvold · Crime - 2008 Max Manus: Man of War as Lars Emil Erichsen · Crime Worldwide box office: $15.4M
Who Is Jakob Oftebro?
Jakob Oftebro was born in Oslo, Norway in 1986 and is 40 years old. Credited on films since 2008, as an actor. The background, training and the roles that shaped the career.
Jakob Hoff Oftebro is a prolific Norwegian actor, born on 12 January 1986. His acting career, which extends from 2004 to the present, predominately centers around film and television productions. Oftebro's notable works include his appearance in over twenty films, among which are the acclaimed films 'Hamilton' and 'Kon-Tiki'. 'Kon-Tiki' gained particular international recognition, having been nominated for the Best Foreign Language Film category at the prestigious 85th Academy Awards.
In 2014, Oftebro secured a significant role in the Danish television production of '1864', a widely-recognized war epic. This series set a new precedence in Scandinavian television, particularly due to its extraordinarily large budget, which remains one of the highest in the history of Danish television. In addition to his own illustrious career, Oftebro's kin have a place in the acting world as well - his half-brother, Jonas Hoff Oftebro, is also an actor and shares the same father, Nils Ole Oftebro, with Jakob.
Who Jakob Oftebro Makes Movies With
The actors and directors Jakob Oftebro shares the most films with. Søren Malling comes first, with 5 films together, followed by Sonja Richter (3).
Jakob Oftebro: Questions & Answers
How many movies Jakob Oftebro has made, the biggest hit, the best-rated film, the award record and more, answered from the filmography above.
How many movies has Jakob Oftebro been in?
Jakob Oftebro is credited on 26 films, from 2008 to 2024. The filmography on this page lists every one of them, newest first, with the role and the Movie Echo Score.
What is Jakob Oftebro's highest-grossing movie?
Kon-Tiki (2013) is Jakob Oftebro's biggest box office hit, with $22.8M worldwide, ahead of Max Manus: Man of War (2008) ($15.4M). Across every film with box office figures, Jakob Oftebro's movies have made $72.2M.
Jakob Oftebro's biggest hits What is the best Jakob Oftebro movie?
By the Movie Echo Score, which blends critic reviews, audience ratings and lasting impact, Jakob Oftebro's best-rated film is Margrete: Queen of the North (2021) with a score of 73, followed by Tom of Finland (2017) (60).
Best Jakob Oftebro movies, ranked How old is Jakob Oftebro?
Jakob Oftebro is 40 years old, born on January 12, 1986 in Oslo, Norway.
What is Jakob Oftebro's newest movie?
The most recent film on Jakob Oftebro's filmography is Stockholm Bloodbath (2024), in the role of Gustave Trolle.
Who does Jakob Oftebro work with most often?
Jakob Oftebro shares the most films with Søren Malling (5 films), Sonja Richter (3 films) and David Dencik (2 films).
The Best Jakob Oftebro Movies, Ranked
Top rated, most awarded and biggest box office hits from 26 credits.
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