Peter Franzén
ActingAbout Peter Franzén
Peter Vilhelm Franzén (born August 14, 1971) is a Finnish actor, author, screenwriter, and director. As an actor, Franzén has appeared in over 50 films and TV series. For his role in Dog Nail Clipper (2004), Franzén was awarded a Jussi Award for Best Actor as well as earning praise from film critic Jay Weissberg from Variety magazine who called the actor "one of the most talented and versatile thesps in Finland". In his career he has appeared in Finnish, Estonian, German, English, Swedish, and Hungarian speaking roles. In 2015, Franzén was cast as King Harald Finehair from the fourth season of Vikings. Franzén has also casted in Amazon Prime Video's upcoming The Wheel of Time TV series.
Peter Franzén Movies & Career Overview
The filmography of Peter Franzén reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 50 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.
Dominant Genre
A large portion of Peter Franzén's work falls within the Drama genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.
Success Ratio
Approximately 22% of Peter Franzén'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 Nightless Night, which stands out as a key performance.
Best Peter Franzén Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Peter Franzén's career based on audience ratings.
Full Filmography
Every movie Peter Franzén has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Nightless Night | Ilmari Huotari / The Murderer | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2023 | Boudica | Wolfgar | Average | Similar → |
| 2023 | The Abyss | Tage Vibenius | Average | Similar → |
| 2023 | Black Lotus | Paul | Average | Similar → |
| 2021 | Meander | Adam | Average | Similar → |
| 2020 | Tale of the Sleeping Giants | Narrator (Voice) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2018 | Ashes in the Snow | Commander Komarov | Average | Similar → |
| 2016 | Eero Saarinen: The Architect Who Saw the Future | Eero Saarinen (voice) | Average | Similar → |
| 2016 | The Mine | Raimo | Hit | Similar → |
| 2016 | Beck 31 - Gunvald | Risto Kangas | Average | Similar → |
| 2015 | Lapland Odyssey 2 | Jorma | Average | Similar → |
| 2015 | Johan Falk: The End | Milo Mikhailov | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2015 | Homecoming | Tomi | Flop | Similar → |
| 2015 | Johan Falk: Blood Diamonds | Milo Mikhailov | Hit | Similar → |
| 2015 | The Gunman | Reiniger | Average | Similar → |
| 2013 | Heart of a Lion | Teppo | Hit | Similar → |
| 2013 | Above Dark Waters | Kake | Average | Similar → |
| 2013 | Open Up to Me | Sami | Average | Similar → |
| 2012 | Purge | Hans Pekk | Hit | Similar → |
| 2012 | Road North | Pertti Paakku | Average | Similar → |
| 2012 | Vares: The Path of the Righteous Men | Taisto Raappana | Average | Similar → |
| 2011 | Body of Water | Elias | Average | Similar → |
| 2010 | Priest of Evil | Timo Harjunpää | Flop | Similar → |
| 2010 | Princess | Saastamoinen | Average | Similar → |
| 2009 | Rally On! | Suko | Flop | Similar → |
| 2009 | Hellsinki | Krisu | Average | Similar → |
| 2008 | Three Wise Men | Santa Claus | Average | Similar → |
| 2007 | The Matriarch | Laszlo | Average | Similar → |
| 2007 | Cleaner | Police Officer Bronson | Average | Similar → |
| 2006 | Mystery of the Wolf | Antero Venesmaa | Average | Similar → |
| 2006 | Baba's Cars | Pekka Kukka | Flop | Similar → |
| 2006 | Matti: Hell Is for Heroes | Nick Nevada | Average | Similar → |
| 2004 | Dog Nail Clipper | Mertsi Arhippa Vepsäläinen | Hit | Similar → |
| 2004 | The Threat | Magnus | Flop | Similar → |
| 2003 | At Point Blank | Juha | Flop | Similar → |
| 2003 | Bad Boys: A True Story | Otto Takkunen | Average | Similar → |
| 2002 | Names in Marble | Sulo Kallio | Average | Similar → |
| 2002 | Lovers & Leavers | Marko | Flop | Similar → |
| 2001 | Rollo and the Spirit of the Woods | Lakeija | Hit | Similar → |
| 2001 | On the Road to Emmaus | Mankka-Arvi | Average | Similar → |
| 2001 | Kites Over Helsinki | Sammy Ceder | Flop | Similar → |
| 2001 | Jewel of the Sahara | Young Francois Renard | Hit | Similar → |
| 2000 | Bad Luck Love | Reino | Average | Similar → |
| 2000 | Badding | Ossi | Average | Similar → |
| 1999 | Ambush | Eero Perkola | Average | Similar → |
| 1998 | Asphalto | Mies | Flop | Similar → |
| 1998 | A Summer by the River | Kottarainen | Hit | Similar → |
| 1998 | Train Birds | Lako's Lover | Average | Similar → |
| 1996 | Tie naisen sydämeen | Kauko Kinnunen | Average | Similar → |
| 1994 | Kissan kuolema | Saku | Flop | Similar → |
Peter Franzén - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Peter Franzén?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Peter Franzén is "Nightless Night" with a rating of 10.0/10.
How many movies has Peter Franzén acted in?
Peter Franzén has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Peter Franzén?
Other notable films include "Johan Falk: The End", "Tale of the Sleeping Giants", and "Jewel of the Sahara".