Olaf Nielsen - Actor Profile

Olaf Nielsen

Acting
Updated: Apr 14, 2026
21Total Films
10.0 Highest Rated
Born: Apr 11, 1935
Birth Place: København, Danmark

Olaf Nielsen Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of Olaf Nielsen reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 21 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.

Dominant Genre

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

Success Ratio

Approximately 10% of Olaf Nielsen'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 Den dobbelte mand, which stands out as a key performance.

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Best Olaf Nielsen Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Olaf Nielsen's career based on audience ratings.

★10.0
Den dobbelte mand (1976) movie poster
★10.0

Den dobbelte mand: Christian is a nice man climbing the career ladder. His brother Mikael, on the other hand, is a petty criminal who hustl

Den dobbelte mand

1976•Drama
★8.4
Det perfekte kup (2008) movie poster
★8.4

Det perfekte kup: Sonny, Richael, Steen and Patric dream of doing the perfect heist, but all have very different ideas about how it's done

Det perfekte kup

2008•Action
★6.2
Miracle (2000) movie poster
★6.2

Miracle: What do you do if you're twelve years old, your mum is a neurotic babbler, your best friend is hitting on the girl you l

Miracle

2000•Adventure
★6.0
Goodbye, I'm Kurt (1969) movie poster
★6.0

Goodbye, I'm Kurt: A story of 6-year-old Alberte who decides to leave her parents, because they are always busy working or watching TV, an

Goodbye, I'm Kurt

1969•Drama
★5.8
The Only Way (1970) movie poster
★5.8

The Only Way: In April 1940, the armies of Nazi Germany invaded Denmark. The Danish government promised peaceful cooperation on the co

The Only Way

1970•Drama

Full Filmography

Every movie Olaf Nielsen has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
2008 Sunshine Barry & the Disco Worms Naturspeaker (voice) Flop Similar →
2008 Det perfekte kup - Super Hit Similar →
2005 Father of Four: Never Gives Up! Naboen Flop Similar →
2003 Someone Like Hodder Inspektøren Average Similar →
2000 Miracle Tjener Average Similar →
1999 The Little Knight (voice) Flop Similar →
1987 Sarah - Flop Similar →
1986 Walter and Carlo, Part II, Yes, It's Daddy Croupier Flop Similar →
1977 The Goldcabbage Family Gets the Vote - Flop Similar →
1977 Sofies skolegang En mand Flop Similar →
1976 Den dobbelte mand - Super Hit Similar →
1971 Revolutionen i vandkanten Gigolo Flop Similar →
1971 Dear Irene - Flop Similar →
1970 The Only Way Taxachauffør Average Similar →
N/A Nonnekysset Johannes Flop Similar →
1969 The Mad Dane - Flop Similar →
1969 Goodbye, I'm Kurt Dad Average Similar →
1969 Midt i en jazztid Von Grüningen Flop Similar →
1968 Farvel Thomas - Flop Similar →
1968 They All Do It - Flop Similar →
1964 Hansens typehus - Flop Similar →

Olaf Nielsen - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Olaf Nielsen?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Olaf Nielsen is "Den dobbelte mand" with a rating of 10.0/10.

How many movies has Olaf Nielsen acted in?

Olaf Nielsen has been featured in at least 21 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Olaf Nielsen?

Other notable films include "Det perfekte kup", "Miracle", and "Goodbye, I'm Kurt".

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