Ulrich Thomsen: Movies & Box Office
- films
- 46
- as director
- 1
- on screen
- 1993–2025
- box office
- $100M
- average score
- 49
- Born
- December 6, 1963 (age 62)
- Birthplace
- Odense, Denmark
- Citizenship
- Danish
- Occupations
- Actor, Filmmaker
- Years active
- 1994-present
- Spouses
- Cathrine Ekehed
- Children
- 2
The Best Ulrich Thomsen Movies
The highest-rated films Ulrich Thomsen is credited on, by the Movie Echo Score that blends critic reviews, audience ratings and lasting impact. A Violent Man (2021) scores highest, at 66. The full ranking adds the biggest box office hits and the most awarded films.
Ulrich Thomsen's Career in Numbers
Ulrich Thomsen's films in numbers — as an actor, not counting appearances as themselves: when they were made, the genres Ulrich Thomsen works in most and the milestones along the way. The filmography runs from Slaget på tasken (1993) to Dead Language (2025), and the 2000s were the busiest decade.
Ulrich Thomsen Movies by Decade
- 1990s 9
- 2000s 17
- 2010s 10
- 2020s 9
The 2000s were Ulrich Thomsen's busiest decade, with 17 films.
Ulrich Thomsen Movies by Genre
- Drama 18
- Thriller 7
- Comedy 6
- Action 3
- War 2
- Crime 2
- History 1
- Biography 1
- Family 1
- Music 1
Drama is the genre Ulrich Thomsen has worked in most, with 18 films, ahead of thriller (7).
Ulrich Thomsen Career Milestones
- First film
- Slaget på tasken 1993
- Biggest box office hit
- The International $60.3M worldwide
- Best-rated film
- American Sausage Standoff Movie Echo Score 70
- Newest film
- Dead Language 2025
Ulrich Thomsen Filmography: Every Movie
Every film Ulrich Thomsen is credited on, newest first, with the role, the box office and the Movie Echo Score. 1 as director and 44 as actor. Rated films average a score of 49. Re-order the list to see the best-rated films or the biggest hits first.
Movies Directed by Ulrich Thomsen
1
Ulrich Thomsen Movies as an Actor
44- 2025
Run Thriller Movie Echo Score: 15 - 2025
Dead Language Drama - 2024
Stockholm Bloodbath as Hemming Gadh · Action Worldwide box office: $22.1K - 2023
Before It Ends as Lauritz · History - 2021
The Marco Effect as Carl Mørck · Thriller Worldwide box office: $39.3K Movie Echo Score: 34 - 2021
A Violent Man as Warden Goodwillie · Drama Movie Echo Score: 66 - 2021
The Good Traitor as Henrik Kauffmann · Biography Worldwide box office: $11.3K Movie Echo Score: 53 - 2020
Mother at War as Feldwebel Meier · War - 2020
The New Pope as Doctor Lindegard · Drama - 2019
Gooseboy as Knud Heinesen · Family - 2019
1989: A Spy Story as Jeremy Redman · Thriller - 2017
The Commune Drama Worldwide box office: $4.41M Movie Echo Score: 58 - 2017
Small Town Killers as Edward · Drama Worldwide box office: $165K - 2014
A Second Chance as Simon · Thriller Worldwide box office: $12.5M - 2014
The Notebook Drama Worldwide box office: $3.88M - 2013
The Miracle as Jakob · Drama - 2013
The Silence Drama Worldwide box office: $158K - 2012
Aya as Mr. Overby · Drama - 2009
The International Action Worldwide box office: $60.3M - 2009
Lulu and Jimi as Harry Hass · Music Worldwide box office: $140K - 2009
The Left Wing Gang as Jørn Moos · Crime - 2008
Fear Me Not as Mikael · Drama Worldwide box office: $592K - 2008
The Broken as Dr Robert Zachman · Drama - 2007
Opium: Diary of a Madwoman as Dr. Brenner · Drama Worldwide box office: $59.5K - 2007
Adam's Apples Drama - 2007
The Substitute as Jesper · Thriller Worldwide box office: $2.28M - 2006
Clash of Egos as Tonny · Comedy Worldwide box office: $17.9K - 2006
The Virgin Queen as Baron · Drama - 2005
Brothers Drama Worldwide box office: $490K - 2004
The Rocket Post as Gerhard Zucher · Drama Worldwide box office: $122K - 2003
Blueprint as Dr. Martin Fisher · Sci-Fi Worldwide box office: $399K - 2003
Flickering Lights Action - 2002
Killing Me Softly as Klaus · Thriller Worldwide box office: $7.78M - 2001
Mike Bassett: England Manager as Dr. Hans Shoegaarten · Comedy Worldwide box office: $5.02M - 2001
The Zookeeper as Dragov · War - 1998
Angel of the Night as Alex · Horror - 1998
The Celebration Drama Worldwide box office: $1.66M - 1998
Baby Doom as Magnus · Comedy - 1998
Election Night as Peter · Comedy - 1997
Credo as Svane · Thriller - 1996
The Biggest Heroes as Peter · Comedy - 1996
Portland as Lasse · Crime - 1996
Café Hector as Christian - 1993
Slaget på tasken as Slipse-Peter · Drama
Ulrich Thomsen in Documentaries & Specials
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Who Is Ulrich Thomsen?
Ulrich Thomsen was born in Odense, Denmark in 1963 and is 62 years old. Credited on films since 1993, as an actor. The background, training and the roles that shaped the career.
Ulrich Thomsen is a renowned Danish actor and filmmaker who has been prominent in the film industry since 1994. He is celebrated for his compelling role as Christian in the 1998 film 'The Celebration' and as Kai Proctor in the critically acclaimed Cinemax original series 'Banshee' which ran from 2013 to 2016. Born on the 6th of December, 1963 in Odense, Denmark, Thomsen polished his acting skills at the Danish National School of Theatre and Contemporary Dance, graduating in 1993. He then gained experience performing in several notable theatres in Copenhagen, such as Dr. Dantes Aveny, Mungo Park, and Østre Gasværks Teater. Thomsen made his cinematic debut in the 1994 movie 'Nightwatch', under the direction of Ole Bornedal. However, his career truly took off after his soul-stirring performance in the 1998 film 'Festen' and his pivotal role in the James Bond film 'The World Is Not Enough' in 1999. His portrayal of villainous henchman Sasha Davidov in 'The World Is Not Enough' helped cement his status as an internationally recognized actor. Fluent in Danish, German, and English, Thomsen's linguistic versatility added depth to his roles. Thomsen is also an active proponent of Veganism.
Who Ulrich Thomsen Makes Movies With
The actors and directors Ulrich Thomsen shares the most films with. Thomas Vinterberg comes first, with 5 films together, followed by Susanne Bier (4).
Ulrich Thomsen: Questions & Answers
How many movies Ulrich Thomsen has made, the biggest hit, the best-rated film, the award record and more, answered from the filmography above.
How many movies has Ulrich Thomsen been in?
Ulrich Thomsen is credited on 46 films, from 1993 to 2025. 44 of them as an actor and 1 as a director. The filmography on this page lists every one of them, newest first, with the role and the Movie Echo Score.
What is Ulrich Thomsen's highest-grossing movie?
The International (2009) is Ulrich Thomsen's biggest box office hit, with $60.3M worldwide, ahead of A Second Chance (2014) ($12.5M). Across every film with box office figures, Ulrich Thomsen's movies have made $100M.
Ulrich Thomsen's biggest hits What is the best Ulrich Thomsen movie?
By the Movie Echo Score, which blends critic reviews, audience ratings and lasting impact, Ulrich Thomsen's best-rated film is American Sausage Standoff (2019) with a score of 70, followed by A Violent Man (2021) (66).
Best Ulrich Thomsen movies, ranked How old is Ulrich Thomsen?
Ulrich Thomsen is 62 years old, born on December 6, 1963 in Odense, Denmark.
What is Ulrich Thomsen's newest movie?
The most recent film on Ulrich Thomsen's filmography is Run (2025).
Who does Ulrich Thomsen work with most often?
Ulrich Thomsen shares the most films with Thomas Vinterberg (5 films), Susanne Bier (4 films) and Nikolaj Lie Kaas (4 films).
The Best Ulrich Thomsen Movies, Ranked
Top rated, most awarded and biggest box office hits from 46 credits.
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