Olaf Ussing

Acting

Freshness: Jan 20, 2026

50Total Films

8.8 Highest Rated

Born: Apr 28, 1907

Birth Place: Frederiksberg, Danmark

Career Statistics & Market Influence

Analyzing the cinematic journey of Olaf Ussing reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 50 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.

Genre Dominance: Comedy

The majority of Olaf Ussing'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 34% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Olaf Ussing 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 Olaf Ussing Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Olaf Ussing's career based on audience ratings.

★8.8

★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

★8.7

★8.7

Frk. Vildkat: The small, diligent chorus girl Dolly Hansen is engaged at one of the city's big revue theaters, and one evening she has

Frk. Vildkat

1942•Family

★8.0

★8.0

Day of Wrath: In a Danish village in the early 1600s, a young woman named Anne, whose mother was thought to be a witch, develops sympa

Day of Wrath

1943•Drama

★7.5

★7.5

Eight Chords: Eight separate family dramas (uncovering many aspects of deceit) are woven together to the sound of a certain Chopin wal

Eight Chords

1944•Drama

★7.5

★7.5

Tine: Danish melodrama about a housemaid struggling to find normalcy and love in the midst of war.

Tine

1964•Romance

Complete Filmography & Success Status

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Olaf Ussing.

Year	Movie	Character	Success	More
1987	Epidemic	-	Average	Similar →
1987	Peter von Scholten	-	Flop	Similar →
1984	My Granny's House	Lillelund	Flop	Similar →
1982	Den ubetænksomme elsker	Gamle Krebs	Flop	Similar →
1980	Danmark er lukket	-	Average	Similar →
1979	Kick Me in the Traditions!	Hr. Traubert	Average	Similar →
1977	Vandalism	-	Average	Similar →
1976	Girls at Arms 2	Minister of Defense	Average	Similar →
1974	The Misanthrope	A messenger	Average	Similar →
1971	I morgen, min elskede	-	Flop	Similar →
1969	The Ballad of Carl-Henning	-	Hit	Similar →
1966	The Loose Tile	Teacher	Average	Similar →
1966	Flagermusen	-	Hit	Similar →
1964	Tine	-	Super Hit	Similar →
1964	Mord for åbent tæppe	-	Flop	Similar →
1964	The Castle	Kammerherren	Hit	Similar →
1962	Drømmen om det hvide slot	-	Average	Similar →
1962	Still Dust on the Brain	Borgmesteren	Hit	Similar →
1962	Prinsesse for en dag	-	Flop	Similar →
1961	Harry and the Butler	Krause	Hit	Similar →
1961	Min kone fra Paris	Director Hagenfryd	Average	Similar →
1961	Mine tossede drenge	-	Average	Similar →
1960	Panik i paradis	Hamlet, chefredaktør med sans for luksusøl	Average	Similar →
1959	Fellowship of the Frog	Lord Charles Farnsworth (uncredited)	Hit	Similar →
1959	Kærlighedens melodi	Fransk Ambassadør	Flop	Similar →
1959	The Poet and the Little Mother	Kreditoren	Average	Similar →
1956	Kispus	Critic	Average	Similar →
1954	Himlen er blaa	Husvært	Average	Similar →
1954	Hendes store aften	-	Average	Similar →
1952	Little Claus and Big Claus	Old Man	Average	Similar →
1951	Familien Schmidt	-	Super Hit	Similar →
1950	Smedestræde 4	Sprit Ole	Hit	Similar →
1950	Op og ned langs kysten	-	Average	Similar →
1949	Kampen mod uretten	-	Flop	Similar →
1948	Kristinus Bergman	Emanuel Volen, sagfører	Hit	Similar →
1947	Røverne fra Rold	-	Hit	Similar →
1947	Lykke paa rejsen	Gaston Caillard	Average	Similar →
1945	En ny dag gryer	Carl Thomsen	Flop	Similar →
1945	I gaar og i morgen	-	Average	Similar →
1944	Eight Chords	-	Super Hit	Similar →
1944	De tre skolekammerater	Rektor Blom	Average	Similar →
1943	Day of Wrath	Laurentius (uncredited)	Super Hit	Similar →
1943	Erik Ejegods pilgrimsfærd	Mogensen, regissør	Average	Similar →
1942	Frk. Vildkat	-	Super Hit	Similar →
1942	Et skud før midnat	-	Flop	Similar →
1942	Regnen holdt op	-	Hit	Similar →
1941	Tobiasnætter	-	Average	Similar →
1940	Vagabonden	Pantelåner	Super Hit	Similar →
1938	Under byens tage	Pianist Bech	Hit	Similar →
1937	Frk. Møllers jubilæum	-	Average	Similar →

Olaf Ussing - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Olaf Ussing?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Olaf Ussing is "Familien Schmidt" with a rating of 8.8/10.

How many movies has Olaf Ussing acted in?

Olaf Ussing has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Olaf Ussing?

Other notable films include "Frk. Vildkat", "Day of Wrath", and "Eight Chords".