Bjørn Watt-Boolsen - Actor Profile

Bjørn Watt-Boolsen

Acting
Freshness: Jan 26, 2026
47Total Films
8.8 Highest Rated
Born: Jun 20, 1923
Birth Place: Rudkøbing, Denmark

Career Statistics & Market Influence

Analyzing the cinematic journey of Bjørn Watt-Boolsen reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 47 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.

Genre Dominance: Comedy

The majority of Bjørn Watt-Boolsen's filmography leans towards the Comedy genre. Audience data suggests that viewers respond most favorably to this persona, though their versatility has allowed for successful crossovers into other categories.

The "Box Office" Signature

With a 40% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Bjørn Watt-Boolsen remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Familien Schmidt, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.

Best Bjørn Watt-Boolsen Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Bjørn Watt-Boolsen's career based on audience ratings.

★8.8
Familien Schmidt (1951) movie poster
★8.8

Familien Schmidt: The bank is located in the square of a small, idyllic market town, and its manager, Anders B. Schmidt, is seriously ill

Familien Schmidt

1951•Drama
★8.6
Discretion Wanted (1946) movie poster
★8.6

Discretion Wanted: In order to supplement the family income, Marius Bastrup rents his unused rooms to young women looking for a "discreet s

Discretion Wanted

1946•Drama
★7.5
Take What You Want (1947) movie poster
★7.5

Take What You Want: Consul Bergholtz is ill and will probably die soon. Family members gather at her bedside, each with the expectation of r

Take What You Want

1947•Drama
★7.4
The Olsen Gang Sees Red (1976) movie poster
★7.4

The Olsen Gang Sees Red: Egon and the gang are hired to stage a robbery of an antique Chinese vase for an economically challenged baron. Naturall

The Olsen Gang Sees Red

1976•Family
★7.2
The Last Exploits of the Olsen Gang (1974) movie poster
★7.2

The Last Exploits of the Olsen Gang: The Olsen Gang has finally made it. They are in Mallorca, having fulfilled their dream. Almost, that is. They don't have

The Last Exploits of the Olsen Gang

1974•Family

Complete Filmography & Success Status

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Bjørn Watt-Boolsen.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
1998 The Olsen Gang's Last Trick Hallandsen Average Similar →
1993 Stolen Spring Rektor Hit Similar →
1991 The Boys from St. Petri - Average Similar →
1991 Linda Svenson Flop Similar →
1989 Walter and Carlo in America Christian Nymann Flop Similar →
1983 Topsy Turvy - Flop Similar →
1983 Kurt & Valde - Flop Similar →
1981 The Olsen Gang Long Gone Bang-Johansen Hit Similar →
1981 The Olsen Gang Jumps the Fence Bang-Johansen Hit Similar →
1979 The Olsen Gang Never Surrenders Bang-Johansen Hit Similar →
1979 Kick Me in the Traditions! - Average Similar →
1978 The Olsen Gang Goes to War Bang-Johansen Hit Similar →
1978 The Olsen Gang and Data-Harry Blows Up The World Bank Smith-Nilsen Hit Similar →
1977 The Olsen Gang Outta Sight Holm Hansen Hit Similar →
1976 The Olsen Gang Sees Red Baron Løvenvold Hit Similar →
1976 Kassen stemmer Direktør Quist Flop Similar →
1974 The Last Exploits of the Olsen Gang Holm-Hansen Junior Hit Similar →
1972 The Olsen Gang's Big Score Politichefen Hit Similar →
1972 Solens børn Vagin Flop Similar →
1971 Our Home Is Our Castle - Hit Similar →
1971 The Night Visitor Mr. Torens Average Similar →
1970 The Only Way Doktor Kjær Average Similar →
1970 The Only Way Dr. Kjær Average Similar →
1963 The Girl and the Press Photographer Arnold Kristiansen Average Similar →
1962 Den kære familie William Randall Hit Similar →
1960 The Greeneyed Elephant Tom Flop Similar →
1960 The Poet and Lillemor and Lotte Pressefotografen Flop Similar →
1957 En kvinde er overflødig - Hit Similar →
1956 Qivitoq Dr. Erik Halsøe Average Similar →
1956 Kispus Svend Average Similar →
1954 Kongeligt besøg - Average Similar →
1953 Adam and Eve Larsen Flop Similar →
1953 Vi som går køkkenvejen - Flop Similar →
1951 Familien Schmidt - Super Hit Similar →
1950 Smedestræde 4 Thorsen - leder af fritidshjemmet Hit Similar →
1949 Lejlighed til leje Journalist Harry Brun Average Similar →
1949 For freedom and justice Politiker, der følger Lehmann Average Similar →
1949 Kampen mod uretten - Flop Similar →
1948 The Viking Watch of the Danish Seaman - Flop Similar →
1947 Take What You Want - Super Hit Similar →
1946 I Love Another Læge Preben Hansen Hit Similar →
1946 Discretion Wanted Dr. Niels Kærboe Super Hit Similar →
1946 Oktober-roser Otto Average Similar →
1945 Red Meadows Tom Average Similar →
1944 Det bødes der for - Flop Similar →
1944 Frihed, lighed og Louise - Hit Similar →
1943 Kriminalassistent Bloch Kriminalassistent Average Similar →

Bjørn Watt-Boolsen - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Bjørn Watt-Boolsen?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Bjørn Watt-Boolsen is "Familien Schmidt" with a rating of 8.8/10.

How many movies has Bjørn Watt-Boolsen acted in?

Bjørn Watt-Boolsen has been featured in at least 47 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Bjørn Watt-Boolsen?

Other notable films include "Discretion Wanted", "Take What You Want", and "The Olsen Gang Sees Red".