Jesper Christensen
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From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. Jesper Christensen (born 16 May 1948) is a Danish actor. A veteran of European cinema, he has more recently made the transition to English language projects, including The Interpreter and Revelations. He has also appeared as the mysterious villain Mr. White in the James Bond film Casino Royale and its sequel, Quantum of Solace. In his home country, Christensen has won 4 Bodil Awards, 3 for Best Actor (Hør, var der ikke en som lo?, Bænken, and Drabet) and 1 for Best Supporting Actor (Barbara). In 2006 Jesper Christensen declined when offered to receive the Knight's Cross of the Order of the Dannebrog. He thought the entire idea of monarchy is a crime to the members of the royal family and does not fit with modern ideas. Description above from the Wikipedia article Jesper Christensen, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia
Career Statistics & Market Influence
Analyzing the cinematic journey of Jesper Christensen 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: Drama
The majority of Jesper Christensen'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 62% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Jesper Christensen remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Baby, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.
Best Jesper Christensen Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Jesper Christensen's career based on audience ratings.
Complete Filmography & Success Status
Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Jesper Christensen.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Sentimental Value | Michael | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2023 | Munch | Dr. Daniel Jacobson | Hit | Similar → |
| 2022 | The Little Alien | (voice) | Hit | Similar → |
| 2022 | Out of the Darkness | Karl Skov | Hit | Similar → |
| 2020 | The Butterfly Swing | Ernst | Average | Similar → |
| 2020 | Into the Darkness | Karl Skov | Average | Similar → |
| 2019 | Before the Frost | Jens | Average | Similar → |
| 2018 | Maja | Erling | Hit | Similar → |
| 2016 | The King's Choice | King Haakon VII of Norway | Hit | Similar → |
| 2015 | Spectre | Mr. White | Hit | Similar → |
| 2013 | Nymphomaniac: Vol. I | Jerôme's Uncle | Hit | Similar → |
| 2013 | Sex, Drugs & Taxation | Dommer Bergsøe | Average | Similar → |
| 2013 | The Lady Vanishes | The doctor | Average | Similar → |
| 2012 | The Last Sentence | Torgny Segerstedt | Average | Similar → |
| 2011 | Melancholia | Little Father | Hit | Similar → |
| 2011 | A Family | Rikard Rheinwald | Average | Similar → |
| 2010 | The Debt | Dieter Vogel | Hit | Similar → |
| 2009 | Storm | Anthony Weber | Average | Similar → |
| 2009 | The Young Victoria | Baron Stockmar | Hit | Similar → |
| 2008 | Quantum of Solace | Mr. White | Average | Similar → |
| 2008 | Everlasting Moments | Sebastian Pedersen | Hit | Similar → |
| 2008 | Flame & Citron | Flammens far | Hit | Similar → |
| 2006 | Casino Royale | Mr. White | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2005 | The Interpreter | Nils Lud | Average | Similar → |
| 2003 | Nasty Brats | J.B. | Hit | Similar → |
| 2003 | Baby | Eddy | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2003 | The Inheritance | Holger Andersen | Average | Similar → |
| 2002 | Minor Mishaps | Søren Kreiberg | Hit | Similar → |
| 2001 | Uprising | General Kruger | Hit | Similar → |
| 2001 | One-Hand Clapping | H.C. Krøyer | Hit | Similar → |
| 2001 | Count Axel | Oberst Lejpstrup | Average | Similar → |
| 2000 | Italian for Beginners | Olympias far | Average | Similar → |
| 2000 | The Bench | Kaj | Hit | Similar → |
| 1999 | In China They Eat Dogs | Bartender | Hit | Similar → |
| 1999 | Sophie's World | George Berkeley | Average | Similar → |
| 1999 | Sophie's World | Søren Aabye Kierkegaard | Average | Similar → |
| 1997 | Credo | Bror 1 | Average | Similar → |
| 1996 | Hamsun | Otto Dietrich | Hit | Similar → |
| 1994 | Carl, My Childhood Symphony | Schreiber | Hit | Similar → |
| 1993 | The Russian Singer | Castensen | Average | Similar → |
| 1988 | Nana | Bent Pedersen | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1988 | Emma's Shadow | Poul, Zülow's chauffeur | Hit | Similar → |
| 1983 | Forræderne | - | Average | Similar → |
| 1981 | Har du set Alice? | Bjarne | Hit | Similar → |
| 1980 | Undskyld vi er her | Aage | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1980 | The Thralls' Children | - | Hit | Similar → |
| 1978 | Wanna See My Beautiful Navel? | - | Average | Similar → |
| 1978 | Did Somebody Laugh? | Den arbejdsløse | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1978 | Did Somebody Laugh? | Vægtløftermennesket | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1976 | Copper | Ung betjent | Hit | Similar → |
Jesper Christensen - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Jesper Christensen?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Jesper Christensen is "Baby" with a rating of 10.0/10.
How many movies has Jesper Christensen acted in?
Jesper Christensen has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Jesper Christensen?
Other notable films include "Nana", "Did Somebody Laugh?", and "Did Somebody Laugh?".