Gerhard Jessen - Actor Profile

Gerhard Jessen

Acting
Updated: Apr 14, 2026
11Total Films
7.0 Highest Rated
Born: Apr 21, 1885
Birth Place: Slagelse, Denmark

Gerhard Jessen Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of Gerhard Jessen reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 11 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.

Dominant Genre

A large portion of Gerhard Jessen's work falls within the Drama genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.

Success Ratio

Approximately 18% of Gerhard Jessen'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 Skaf en sensation, which stands out as a key performance.

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Best Gerhard Jessen Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Gerhard Jessen's career based on audience ratings.

★7.0
Skaf en sensation (1934) movie poster
★7.0

Skaf en sensation: Editor Halling is always looking for sensations in his newspaper. He believes in the principle that readers must have wh

Skaf en sensation

1934•Comedy
★6.5
The Vicar of Vejlby (1931) movie poster
★6.5

The Vicar of Vejlby: A tale of murder and marriage in 1625 Denmark.

The Vicar of Vejlby

1931•History
★0.0
The Craftman's Adventure (1912) movie poster
★0.0

The Craftman's Adventure: A carpenter’s apprentice, Spaan (‘Chip’), has been thrown out by his master for being romantically involved with his dau

The Craftman's Adventure

1912•Comedy
★0.0
Thief of Hearts (1917) movie poster
★0.0

Thief of Hearts: The famous dancer Elva Marja is hotly pursued by man-of-the-world Henry Corner. He follows her from city to city, buying

Thief of Hearts

1917•Drama
★0.0
Great Expectations (1922) movie poster
★0.0

Great Expectations: Orphan Pip discovers through lawyer Mr. Jaggers that a mysterious benefactor wishes to ensure that he becomes a gentlema

Great Expectations

1922•Drama

Full Filmography

Every movie Gerhard Jessen has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
1934 Skaf en sensation Redaktionssekretær Lund Hit Similar →
1931 The Vicar of Vejlby Storbonden Morten Bruus Hit Similar →
1924 The Little Austrian - Flop Similar →
1923 Love in Exile - Flop Similar →
1922 Great Expectations Joe Gargery the blacksmith Flop Similar →
1919 Lykkelandet - Flop Similar →
1918 Gar el Hama V - Flop Similar →
1917 Kampen om Kvinden - Flop Similar →
1917 Thief of Hearts - Flop Similar →
1912 The Craftman's Adventure Spaan Flop Similar →
1911 Dearly Purchased Honour Dr. Thaw Flop Similar →

Gerhard Jessen - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Gerhard Jessen?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Gerhard Jessen is "Skaf en sensation" with a rating of 7.0/10.

How many movies has Gerhard Jessen acted in?

Gerhard Jessen has been featured in at least 11 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Gerhard Jessen?

Other notable films include "The Vicar of Vejlby", "The Craftman's Adventure", and "Thief of Hearts".

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