Nikolaj Lie Kaas: Movies & Box Office
- films
- 43
- on screen
- 1991–2026
- box office
- $35M
- average score
- 83
- Born
- May 22, 1973 (age 53)
- Birthplace
- Rødovre, Denmark
- Citizenship
- Denmark
- Occupations
- Actor
- Years active
- 1991-present
- Spouses
- Anne Langkilde
- Children
- 2
The Best Nikolaj Lie Kaas Movies
The highest-rated films Nikolaj Lie Kaas is credited on, by the Movie Echo Score that blends critic reviews, audience ratings and lasting impact. Frankenstein (2025) scores highest, at 90. The full ranking adds the biggest box office hits and the most awarded films.
Nikolaj Lie Kaas's Career in Numbers
Nikolaj Lie Kaas's films in numbers — as an actor, not counting appearances as themselves: when they were made, the genres Nikolaj Lie Kaas works in most and the milestones along the way. The filmography runs from The Boys from St. Petri (1991) to The Last Viking (2026), and the 2010s were the busiest decade.
Nikolaj Lie Kaas Movies by Decade
- 1990s 6
- 2000s 14
- 2010s 15
- 2020s 6
The 2010s were Nikolaj Lie Kaas's busiest decade, with 15 films.
Nikolaj Lie Kaas Movies by Genre
- Drama 14
- Comedy 8
- Thriller 6
- Action 5
- Crime 2
- Mystery 1
- Family 1
- Romance 1
- Horror 1
- Music 1
Drama is the genre Nikolaj Lie Kaas has worked in most, with 14 films, ahead of comedy (8).
Nikolaj Lie Kaas Career Milestones
- First film
- The Boys from St. Petri 1991
- Biggest box office hit
- A Second Chance $12.5M worldwide
- Best-rated film
- Frankenstein Movie Echo Score 90
- Newest film
- The Last Viking 2026
Nikolaj Lie Kaas Filmography: Every Movie
Every film Nikolaj Lie Kaas is credited on, newest first, with the role, the box office and the Movie Echo Score. Rated films average a score of 83. Re-order the list to see the best-rated films or the biggest hits first.
Nikolaj Lie Kaas Movies as an Actor
41- 2026
The Last Viking as Anker · Comedy Worldwide box office: $3.59M Movie Echo Score: 78 - 2025
Frankenstein as Chief Officer Larsen · Drama Movie Echo Score: 90 - 2024
Families Like Ours as Jacob · Drama - 2022
Fathers and Mothers as Tommy · Comedy Worldwide box office: $127K - 2022
The Kingdom: Exodus as Filip Naver · Mystery - 2021
Riders of Justice as Otto · Action Worldwide box office: $2M Movie Echo Score: 88 - 2018
The Purity of Vengeance as Carl Mørck · Drama Movie Echo Score: 75 - 2017
You Disappear as Frederik Halling · Drama Worldwide box office: $1.29K - 2016
A Conspiracy of Faith as Carl Mørck · Thriller - 2014
The Absent One as Carl Mørck · Thriller - 2014
A Second Chance as Tristan · Thriller Worldwide box office: $12.5M - 2013
Mad Ship as Tomas · Drama - 2013
The Keeper of Lost Causes as Carl Mørck · Crime - 2013
The Shooter as Thomas Borby · Thriller Worldwide box office: $540K - 2012
Almost Perfect as Gordon Dennis · Comedy Worldwide box office: $2.63M - 2011
Zulu Comedy Galla 2011 as Nikolaj Lie Kaas · Comedy - 2011
A Funny Man as Dirch Passer · Drama Worldwide box office: $5.77M - 2011
The Fir Tree as Grantræet (voice) · Drama - 2011
Freddy Frogface as Orla Frøsnapper / Tryllekunster / Klovn · Comedy Worldwide box office: $2.94M - 2010
Varg Veum - The Writing on the Wall as Kniven · Crime - 2010
Therapy as Anders · Comedy - 2009
At World’s End as Adrian · Thriller Worldwide box office: $1.62M - 2006
Pu-239 as Tusk · Drama - 2006
Clash of Egos as Claus Volter · Comedy Worldwide box office: $17.9K - 2005
Murk as Jacob · Drama - 2005
Brothers Drama Worldwide box office: $490K - 2005
The Sun King as Tommy · Drama - 2004
Reconstruction Drama Worldwide box office: $471K - 2003
Dogville: The Pilot as Tom - 2003
Stealing Rembrandt as Kiosk Karsten · Action - 2003
Flickering Lights Action - 2003
Open Hearts Drama Worldwide box office: $1.69M - 2002
Old Men in New Cars: In China They Eat Dogs II as Martin · Thriller - 2001
Jolly Roger as Ærkeenglen Theobalt · Family Worldwide box office: $300K - 2001
Truly Human as P · Romance Worldwide box office: $243K - 1999
In China They Eat Dogs as Martin · Action - 1999
Possessed as Morten · Horror Worldwide box office: $98.2K - 1998
The Idiots as Jeppe · Drama Worldwide box office: $2.8K - 1996
Davids bog as Jacob · Comedy - 1994
Carl, My Childhood Symphony as Carl 3 · Music - 1991
The Boys from St. Petri as Otto Hvidmann · Action
Nikolaj Lie Kaas in Documentaries & Specials
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Who Is Nikolaj Lie Kaas?
Nikolaj Lie Kaas was born in Rødovre, Denmark in 1973 and is 53 years old. Credited on films since 1991, as an actor. The background, training and the roles that shaped the career.
Nikolaj Lie Kaas (Danish: [ˈne̝koˌlɑjˀ ˈliˀ ˈkʰɔˀs]) is a critically acclaimed Danish actor, born on May 22, 1973. Kaas made his first screen appearance in 1991 in Søren Kragh-Jacobsen's film, The Boys from St. Petri, where he portrayed Otto, the rebel son of a traitor. His evocative portrayal of complex characters has earned him a highly successful career and made him a recognizable face in the industry. He rose to prominence in the 1990s and proved his prowess by delivering exceptional performances in numerous films and plays. In 1998, Kaas graduated from the prestigious National Theater School in Denmark, further honing his acting skills and preparing for more challenging roles in his career. Kaas has demonstrated his versatility by successfully hosting the Zulu Comedy Galla on Danish TV not once but three times in 2009, 2011, and 2012.
As the son of actor Preben Kaas and actress/writer Anne Mari Lie, acting seems to be in his blood. His cinematic contributions have not gone unnoticed. He has twice won the Robert Award for Best Actor in a Leading Role in 2002 and 2012. Adding to his list of achievements, Kaas received the Lauritzen Award in 2012 and was named as one of European film's 'Shooting Stars' by European Film Promotion in 2003. Contrary to his professional life, his personal life is equally fulfilling. Married to Anne Langkilde since 2003, Kaas is a proud father of two beautiful daughters. Notably, his elder daughter Gerda Lie Kaas played the lead role in the Danish juvenile fantasy film, Wild Witch in 2018.
Who Nikolaj Lie Kaas Makes Movies With
The actors and directors Nikolaj Lie Kaas shares the most films with. Lars von Trier comes first, with 5 films together, followed by Ulrich Thomsen (4).
Nikolaj Lie Kaas: Questions & Answers
How many movies Nikolaj Lie Kaas has made, the biggest hit, the best-rated film, the award record and more, answered from the filmography above.
How many movies has Nikolaj Lie Kaas been in?
Nikolaj Lie Kaas is credited on 43 films, from 1991 to 2026. The filmography on this page lists every one of them, newest first, with the role and the Movie Echo Score.
What is Nikolaj Lie Kaas's highest-grossing movie?
A Second Chance (2014) is Nikolaj Lie Kaas's biggest box office hit, with $12.5M worldwide, ahead of A Funny Man (2011) ($5.77M). Across every film with box office figures, Nikolaj Lie Kaas's movies have made $35M.
Nikolaj Lie Kaas's biggest hits What is the best Nikolaj Lie Kaas movie?
By the Movie Echo Score, which blends critic reviews, audience ratings and lasting impact, Nikolaj Lie Kaas's best-rated film is Frankenstein (2025) with a score of 90, followed by Riders of Justice (2021) (88).
Best Nikolaj Lie Kaas movies, ranked How old is Nikolaj Lie Kaas?
Nikolaj Lie Kaas is 53 years old, born on May 22, 1973 in Rødovre, Denmark.
What is Nikolaj Lie Kaas's newest movie?
The most recent film on Nikolaj Lie Kaas's filmography is The Last Viking (2026), in the role of Anker.
Who does Nikolaj Lie Kaas work with most often?
Nikolaj Lie Kaas shares the most films with Lars von Trier (5 films), Ulrich Thomsen (4 films) and Mads Mikkelsen (4 films).
The Best Nikolaj Lie Kaas Movies, Ranked
Top rated, most awarded and biggest box office hits from 43 credits.
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