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Tobias Santelmann, actor
Actor

Tobias Santelmann: Movies & Box Office

films
16
on screen
2010–2024
box office
$37.3M
average score
63
Born
August 8, 1980 (age 46)
Birthplace
Freiburg, Baden-Württemberg, West Germany
Citizenship
German, Norwegian
Occupations
Actor
Years active
2010-present
Spouses
Jennifer Braathen
Children
1
Career at a glance

Tobias Santelmann's Career in Numbers

Tobias Santelmann's films in numbers — as an actor, not counting appearances as themselves: when they were made, the genres Tobias Santelmann works in most and the milestones along the way. The filmography runs from Varg Veum - The Writing on the Wall (2010) to The Arctic Convoy (2024), and the 2010s were the busiest decade.

Tobias Santelmann Movies by Decade

  1. 2010s 11
  2. 2020s 5

The 2010s were Tobias Santelmann's busiest decade, with 11 films.

Tobias Santelmann Movies by Genre

  • Drama 8
  • Action 2
  • Crime 2
  • Animation 1
  • Family 1
  • Comedy 1
  • History 1

Drama is the genre Tobias Santelmann has worked in most, with 8 films, ahead of action (2).

Tobias Santelmann Career Milestones

Biggest box office hit
Kon-Tiki $22.8M worldwide
Best-rated film
Out Stealing Horses Movie Echo Score 68
Newest film
The Arctic Convoy 2024
16 credits

Tobias Santelmann Filmography: Every Movie

Every film Tobias Santelmann is credited on, newest first, with the role, the box office and the Movie Echo Score. Rated films average a score of 63. Re-order the list to see the best-rated films or the biggest hits first.

Biography

Who Is Tobias Santelmann?

Tobias Santelmann was born in Freiburg, Baden-Württemberg, West Germany in 1980 and is 46 years old. Credited on films since 2010, as an actor. The background, training and the roles that shaped the career.

Tobias Santelmann, born on August 8, 1980 in Freiburg, Baden‑Württemberg, West Germany, is a German‑born Norwegian actor whose career has spanned over a decade of critical and popular success. Raised in the coastal town of Lindesnes after his family emigrated to Norway, he relocated to Oslo at sixteen, where his passion for performance blossomed at the Oslo National Academy of the Arts, from which he graduated in 2006. His early professional work at The Norwegian Theatre included challenging roles in classic productions such as The Castle, The Good Person of Szechwan and Nora, honing a stage presence that would later translate powerfully to the screen. Santelmann first gained international attention with his role in the Academy Award‑nominated film Kon‑Ti​ki (2012), a dramatization of Thor Heyerdahl’s historic Pacific expedition, and further solidified his reputation through notable Norwegian films like Flukt (2012), Jag Etter Vind (2013) and Jeg er din (2013). His venture into Hollywood saw supporting parts in Hercules (2014) and the action remake Point Break (2015), while his starring portrayal of Uhtred’s ally in the BBC series The Last Kingdom (2015‑2018) earned him a dedicated fan base across Europe and North America. From 2019 to 2023 he anchored the Norwegian hit series Exit, playing Henrik, a charismatic yet morally ambiguous financier; the show became the most streamed series in the history of Norwegian national television. In 2021 he tackled a dark, complex character as a serial killer in the mini‑series Those Who Kill, and in 2020 he embodied Prince Olav in the trans‑Atlantic production Atlantic Crossing. Looking ahead, Santelmann is set to lead the upcoming Netflix adaptation Jo Nesbø's Detective Hole as the legendary detective Harry Hole, promising yet another milestone in his versatile and dynamic career.

Works with

Who Tobias Santelmann Makes Movies With

The actors and directors Tobias Santelmann shares the most films with. Anders Baasmo Christiansen comes first, with 4 films together, followed by Bjørn Floberg (3).

FAQ

Tobias Santelmann: Questions & Answers

How many movies Tobias Santelmann has made, the biggest hit, the best-rated film, the award record and more, answered from the filmography above.

How many movies has Tobias Santelmann been in?

Tobias Santelmann is credited on 16 films, from 2010 to 2024. The filmography on this page lists every one of them, newest first, with the role and the Movie Echo Score.

What is Tobias Santelmann's highest-grossing movie?

Kon-Tiki (2013) is Tobias Santelmann's biggest box office hit, with $22.8M worldwide, ahead of Just Super (2022) ($3.82M). Across every film with box office figures, Tobias Santelmann's movies have made $37.3M.

Tobias Santelmann's biggest hits

What is the best Tobias Santelmann movie?

By the Movie Echo Score, which blends critic reviews, audience ratings and lasting impact, Tobias Santelmann's best-rated film is Out Stealing Horses (2019) with a score of 68, followed by Out Stealing Horses (2020) (63).

Best Tobias Santelmann movies, ranked

How old is Tobias Santelmann?

Tobias Santelmann is 46 years old, born on August 8, 1980 in Freiburg, Baden-Württemberg, West Germany.

What is Tobias Santelmann's newest movie?

The most recent film on Tobias Santelmann's filmography is Shadow of Victory (2024), in the role of Erling Havnå.

Who does Tobias Santelmann work with most often?

Tobias Santelmann shares the most films with Anders Baasmo Christiansen (4 films), Bjørn Floberg (3 films) and Jon Ranes (3 films).

The Best Tobias Santelmann Movies, Ranked

Top rated, most awarded and biggest box office hits from 16 credits.

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