Jan-Peter Nyquist

Acting

Freshness: Jan 22, 2026

8Total Films

7.1 Highest Rated

Born: Feb 13, 1962

Birth Place: Turku, Finland

Career Statistics & Market Influence

Analyzing the cinematic journey of Jan-Peter Nyquist reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 8 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.

Genre Dominance: Drama

The majority of Jan-Peter Nyquist's filmography leans towards the Drama 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 13% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Jan-Peter Nyquist remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Born in Heinola, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.

Best Jan-Peter Nyquist Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Jan-Peter Nyquist's career based on audience ratings.

★7.1

★7.1

Born in Heinola: A story of five Finnish youth growing up during the devastating '90s recession. They live in the small timber industrial

Born in Heinola

2016•Drama

★6.3

Heavysaurs: The Movie (2015) movie poster

★6.3

Heavysaurs: The Movie: Heavysaurs is a partly-animated, live-action family adventure about two kids who find five funny dinosaur creatures that

Heavysaurs: The Movie

2015•Fantasy

★6.0

★6.0

Northern Quality: Northern Quality tells the story of three generations of farmers. Each of them experience different kind of problems, bu

Northern Quality

2022•Comedy

★6.0

★6.0

God's Teeth: One winter in the 1930’s somewhere in northern Finland, a first communion ceremony is interrupted by the arrival of mobi

God's Teeth

2006•Drama

★5.5

Matti: Hell Is for Heroes (2006) movie poster

★5.5

Matti: Hell Is for Heroes: Four Olympic gold medals, seven World Championship titles, four World Cup tour championships, and forty six World Cup ci

Matti: Hell Is for Heroes

2006•Drama

Complete Filmography & Success Status

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Jan-Peter Nyquist.

Year	Movie	Character	Success	More
2022	Northern Quality	Kunnanjohtaja	Average	Similar →
2019	Fingerpori	Eliittipomo	Flop	Similar →
2016	Born in Heinola	Pankinjohtaja	Hit	Similar →
2015	Heavysaurs: The Movie	Lökö	Average	Similar →
2011	Hella W	Hurstinen, sahan isännöitsijä	Flop	Similar →
2006	God's Teeth	-	Average	Similar →
2006	Matti: Hell Is for Heroes	Jarppa	Average	Similar →
1990	Vääpeli Körmy ja marsalkan sauva	Joonas	Flop	Similar →

Jan-Peter Nyquist - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Jan-Peter Nyquist?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Jan-Peter Nyquist is "Born in Heinola" with a rating of 7.1/10.

How many movies has Jan-Peter Nyquist acted in?

Jan-Peter Nyquist has been featured in at least 8 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Jan-Peter Nyquist?

Other notable films include "Heavysaurs: The Movie", "Northern Quality", and "God's Teeth".