Fredrik Skavlan
ActingAbout Fredrik Skavlan
Fredrik Skavlan (born 2 September 1966) is a Norwegian journalist, cartoonist and TV personality. From 1998 to 2007 he hosted Norway's most popular talk show Først & sist (First & Last), which attracted more than one million viewers every Friday evening. He won the 1999 Norwegian Television Award for best host. After taking a break from the Norwegian public broadcaster NRK he was persuaded to host his own show for Sweden's SVT in the spring of 2009, Skavlan. Skavlan won the Swedish Television Award for Best Television Host, the first Norwegian to do so. In the autumn of 2009 the program started broadcasting on both NRK and SVT. Since autumn 2013 the show is also broadcast on the Danish secondary channel DR2. Danish criticism has been absent so far. Skavlan originally worked as a journalist and cartoonist for several Norwegian newspapers, including Morgenbladet and Dagbladet. He has also illustrated several books, including Unni Lindell's children's book Nifse Nella og nattskolen (Spooky Stella and the Night School) (2008).
Fredrik Skavlan Movies & Career Overview
The filmography of Fredrik Skavlan reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 8 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.
Dominant Genre
A large portion of Fredrik Skavlan's work falls within the Drama genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.
Success Ratio
Approximately 50% of Fredrik Skavlan's films maintain ratings above 6.5, indicating a consistent level of audience approval.
One of the most highly rated entries in their career remains 438 Days, which stands out as a key performance.
Best Fredrik Skavlan Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Fredrik Skavlan's career based on audience ratings.
Full Filmography
Every movie Fredrik Skavlan has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | The Trip | Talkshow Host | Hit | Similar → |
| 2019 | 438 Days | Skavlan | Hit | Similar → |
| 2018 | The Quake | Skavlan | Hit | Similar → |
| 2018 | The Quake | Himself | Hit | Similar → |
| 2018 | Alexander Rybak - Hello Europe | Self | Flop | Similar → |
| 2017 | Lust | Talkshow-host (voice) | Flop | Similar → |
| 2012 | Once Upon a Time in Phuket | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 2002 | Music for Weddings and Funerals | Journalist | Flop | Similar → |
Fredrik Skavlan - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Fredrik Skavlan?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Fredrik Skavlan is "438 Days" with a rating of 7.1/10.
How many movies has Fredrik Skavlan acted in?
Fredrik Skavlan has been featured in at least 8 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Fredrik Skavlan?
Other notable films include "The Trip", "The Quake", and "The Quake".