Karl Ove Knausgård - Actor Profile

Karl Ove Knausgård

Acting
Freshness: Jan 31, 2026
5Total Films
6.8 Highest Rated
Born: Dec 6, 1968
Birth Place: Oslo, Norway

About Karl Ove Knausgård

Karl Ove Knausgård is a Norwegian author, known for six autobiographical novels, titled My Struggle (Min Kamp).

Career Statistics & Market Influence

Analyzing the cinematic journey of Karl Ove Knausgård reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 5 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.

Genre Dominance: Documentary

The majority of Karl Ove Knausgård's filmography leans towards the Documentary 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 20% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Karl Ove Knausgård remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in The Emma Bovary Trial, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.

Best Karl Ove Knausgård Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Karl Ove Knausgård's career based on audience ratings.

★6.8
The Emma Bovary Trial (2021) movie poster
★6.8

The Emma Bovary Trial: On January 31, 1857, the French writer Gustave Flaubert (1821-80) took his place in the dock for contempt of public mora

The Emma Bovary Trial

2021•Documentary
★5.5
The Other Munch (2018) movie poster
★5.5

The Other Munch: This engrossing documentary follows the much-acclaimed Norwegian writer Karl Ove Knausgaard as he is invited to guest-cu

The Other Munch

2018•Documentary
★0.0
Karl Ove Knausgård Vaporwave (null) movie poster
★0.0

Karl Ove Knausgård Vaporwave: This is important, he will be remembered and this film also

Karl Ove Knausgård Vaporwave

•Music
★0.0
Punx (2015) movie poster
★0.0

Punx: A documentary following Norwegian punk, new wave, post punk and hardcore music from 1977 to 2015.

Punx

2015•Documentary
★0.0
Strijdmakker (2025) movie poster
★0.0

Strijdmakker: VPRO icon Wim Brands died on April 4, 2016. He was known to the general public as a presenter of the VPRO Boeken program

Strijdmakker

2025•Documentary

Complete Filmography & Success Status

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Karl Ove Knausgård.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
2025 Strijdmakker Self Flop Similar →
2021 The Emma Bovary Trial Self - Writer Hit Similar →
2018 The Other Munch Himself Average Similar →
2015 Punx Self Flop Similar →
N/A Karl Ove Knausgård Vaporwave - Flop Similar →

Karl Ove Knausgård - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Karl Ove Knausgård?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Karl Ove Knausgård is "The Emma Bovary Trial" with a rating of 6.8/10.

How many movies has Karl Ove Knausgård acted in?

Karl Ove Knausgård has been featured in at least 5 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Karl Ove Knausgård?

Other notable films include "The Other Munch", "Karl Ove Knausgård Vaporwave", and "Punx".