Jon Bang Carlsen - Actor Profile

Jon Bang Carlsen

Directing
Updated: Apr 18, 2026
9Total Films
10.0 Highest Rated
Born: Sep 28, 1950
Birth Place: Vedbæk, Denmark

About Jon Bang Carlsen

Jon Bang Carlsen is a Danish filmmaker, director, screenwriter, producer, actor, photographer and author. In the drama/documentary "Déjà Vu" (2016) he depicts parts of his life and his filmmaking.

Known For: Directing

Jon Bang Carlsen Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of Jon Bang Carlsen reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 9 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.

Dominant Genre

A large portion of Jon Bang Carlsen's work falls within the Documentary genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.

Success Ratio

Approximately 22% of Jon Bang Carlsen'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 Dreams Don't Make Noise When They Die, which stands out as a key performance.

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Best Jon Bang Carlsen Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Jon Bang Carlsen's career based on audience ratings.

★10.0
Dreams Don't Make Noise When They Die (1979) movie poster
★10.0

Dreams Don't Make Noise When They Die: It has hardly been seen before that a 83-year-old actor has starred in a Danish film, but it is the case here, where Kai

Dreams Don't Make Noise When They Die

1979•Drama
★6.5
Achilleshælen er mit våben (1979) movie poster
★6.5

Achilleshælen er mit våben: Clemens has escaped from prison. The first thing he does is seek out his wife Maria. He dreams of the two of them travel

Achilleshælen er mit våben

1979•Drama
★6.4
The Boys from St. Petri (1991) movie poster
★6.4

The Boys from St. Petri: A group of school-mates form a resistance group in nazi-occupied Denmark.

The Boys from St. Petri

1991•Action
★6.4
The Element of Crime (1984) movie poster
★6.4

The Element of Crime: Fisher, an ex-detective, decides to take one final case when a mysterious serial killer claims the lives of several youn

The Element of Crime

1984•Crime
★6.0
Addicted to Solitude (1999) movie poster
★6.0

Addicted to Solitude: I traveled to South Africa to find a white family living on a desolate farm. I wanted to film how they faced the new day

Addicted to Solitude

1999•Documentary

Full Filmography

Every movie Jon Bang Carlsen has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
2015 Déjà vu Narrator Flop Similar →
2015 Født til Filmen Himself Flop Similar →
2001 Portrait of God Self - Narrator Average Similar →
1999 Addicted to Solitude Self, Narrator Average Similar →
1996 How to Invent Reality Narrator (voice) Flop Similar →
1991 The Boys from St. Petri - Average Similar →
1984 The Element of Crime Angry Policeman Average Similar →
1979 Dreams Don't Make Noise When They Die Erik, politiker Super Hit Similar →
1979 Achilleshælen er mit våben - Hit Similar →

Jon Bang Carlsen - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Jon Bang Carlsen?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Jon Bang Carlsen is "Dreams Don't Make Noise When They Die" with a rating of 10.0/10.

How many movies has Jon Bang Carlsen acted in?

Jon Bang Carlsen has been featured in at least 9 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Jon Bang Carlsen?

Other notable films include "Achilleshælen er mit våben", "The Boys from St. Petri", and "The Element of Crime".

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