Ove Rud - Actor Profile

Ove Rud

Acting
Updated: Apr 14, 2026
21Total Films
10.0 Highest Rated
Born: Dec 16, 1923
Birth Place: København, Danmark

Ove Rud Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of Ove Rud 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 Ove Rud's work falls within the Comedy genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.

Success Ratio

Approximately 29% of Ove Rud'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 Old Maids, which stands out as a key performance.

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Best Ove Rud Movies Ranked

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

★10.0
Old Maids (1966) movie poster
★10.0

Old Maids: Bettina Eriksen, manager of her Uncle Teodor's nursing home, is being framed for murder. With the help of 2 older ladies

Old Maids

1966•Mystery
★7.9
Ordet (1955) movie poster
★7.9

Ordet: The three sons of devout Danish farmer Morten have widely disparate religious beliefs. Youngest son Anders shares his fa

Ordet

1955•Drama
★7.5
Paradise and Back (1964) movie poster
★7.5

Paradise and Back: Tonnemann lives in one of the wooden sheds at the far end of Islands Brygge, close to Copenhagen's landfill site. But in

Paradise and Back

1964•Drama
★7.4
Fløjtespilleren (1953) movie poster
★7.4

Fløjtespilleren: A bunch of wagons are crossing the border. It's the Karla Circus, which, after a rough season in Germany, is gonna try i

Fløjtespilleren

1953•Family
★7.1
Flickering Lights (2000) movie poster
★7.1

Flickering Lights: Four small gangsters from Copenhagen trick a gangster boss: they take over 4,000,000 kroner which they were supposed to

Flickering Lights

2000•Action

Full Filmography

Every movie Ove Rud has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
2000 Flickering Lights Ældre mand Hit Similar →
1977 The Marksman - Hit Similar →
1977 Watch Your Back, Professor! Universitetsrektor Flop Similar →
1967 People Meet and Sweet Music Fills the Heart Priest Flop Similar →
1966 Old Maids Præst Super Hit Similar →
1965 Een pige og 39 sømænd Maskinmesteren Poul Average Similar →
1964 Paradise and Back - Super Hit Similar →
1961 Father of Four: The Whole Shebang - Flop Similar →
1961 Jetpiloter - Flop Similar →
1961 Min kone fra Paris Schmidt, Doctor Average Similar →
1960 Det skete paa Møllegaarden - Average Similar →
1960 Forelsket i København - Average Similar →
1960 Sømand i knibe - Flop Similar →
1960 The Poet and Lillemor and Lotte - Flop Similar →
1957 Sin Alley En opdager Flop Similar →
1956 Flintesønnerne - Flop Similar →
1955 Ordet Pastor (uncredited) Super Hit Similar →
1954 A Sailor goes ashore - Flop Similar →
1953 Det gælder livet - Flop Similar →
1953 Fløjtespilleren Frank Otto Munk - ingeniør Hit Similar →
1950 I gabestokken Viggo Bagg, prokurist Average Similar →

Ove Rud - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Ove Rud?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Ove Rud is "Old Maids" with a rating of 10.0/10.

How many movies has Ove Rud acted in?

Ove Rud has been featured in at least 21 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Ove Rud?

Other notable films include "Ordet", "Paradise and Back", and "Fløjtespilleren".

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