Michael Moritzen - Actor Profile

Michael Moritzen

Acting
Updated: Apr 11, 2026
20Total Films
7.8 Highest Rated
Born: Nov 2, 1954
Birth Place: København

About Michael Moritzen

Michael Moritzen er søn af skuespilleren Henning Moritzen og kassererske Betty Moritzen, f. Krohn. Han blev uddannet som instruktør på Statens Teaterskole i 1978 og uddannet som skuespiller på Skuespillerskolen ved Århus Teater i 1981. Han var tilknyttet Aarhus Teater i sæsonen 1981-82 men blev derefter free lance. Han har bl.a. spillet Børge i "Dansen med Regitze" og en større rolle som modstandsgruppelederen i "De nøgne træer". På teatret har han bl.a. haft titelroller i "Don Ranudo" på Grønnegårds Teatret i 1989, i "Erasmus Montanus" og som admiralen i "Pinafore" på Det Danske Teater i 1998. Michael Moritzen var 1999-2000 leder af skuespillinjen på Statens Teaterskole og i 2001 blev han chef for Folketeatret / Hippodromen, hvor han uden større held forsøgte sig med en vis fornyelse af repertoiret.

Michael Moritzen Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of Michael Moritzen reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 20 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.

Dominant Genre

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

Success Ratio

Approximately 35% of Michael Moritzen'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 The Kingdom, which stands out as a key performance.

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Best Michael Moritzen Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Michael Moritzen's career based on audience ratings.

Full Filmography

Every movie Michael Moritzen has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
2024 Hex Morfar Flop Similar →
2022 Love You for Now Jens Average Similar →
2015 The Idealist Direktør for Udenrigsministeriet Hit Similar →
2012 Almost Perfect Læge Average Similar →
2009 Superbror - Hit Similar →
2007 Daisy Diamond Mikael Average Similar →
2007 Rich Kids - Flop Similar →
2005 Manslaughter Povl Average Similar →
2004 Oh Happy Day - Hit Similar →
2002 Okay Clairvoyant Average Similar →
1998 Albert - Average Similar →
1998 The Idiots Man from Municipality Hit Similar →
1998 On Our Own Skoleinspektør Hit Similar →
1997 Royal Blues Per Average Similar →
1997 Royal Blues Torben Average Similar →
1994 The Kingdom Ørelæge Super Hit Similar →
1991 The Naked Trees Christian Borck Average Similar →
1990 Spring Tide - Flop Similar →
1989 Memories of a Marriage Unge Børge Hit Similar →
1968 What a Pity About Daddy - Average Similar →

Michael Moritzen - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Michael Moritzen?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Michael Moritzen is "The Kingdom" with a rating of 7.8/10.

How many movies has Michael Moritzen acted in?

Michael Moritzen has been featured in at least 20 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Michael Moritzen?

Other notable films include "The Idealist", "On Our Own", and "Superbror".

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