Thor Hjorth-Jenssen - Actor Profile

Thor Hjorth-Jenssen

Acting
Freshness: Feb 01, 2026
9Total Films
6.6 Highest Rated
Born: Jul 4, 1923
Birth Place: Trondheim, Norway

About Thor Hjorth-Jenssen

Hjorth-Jenssen was a Norwegian actor.

Career Statistics & Market Influence

Analyzing the cinematic journey of Thor Hjorth-Jenssen reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 9 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.

Genre Dominance: Drama

The majority of Thor Hjorth-Jenssen's filmography leans towards the Drama 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 11% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Thor Hjorth-Jenssen remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in The Master and His Servants, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.

Best Thor Hjorth-Jenssen Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Thor Hjorth-Jenssen's career based on audience ratings.

★6.6
The Master and His Servants (1959) movie poster
★6.6

The Master and His Servants: While Sigurd Helmer is being dressed in his bishop's robes, the fanatical Tornkvist arrives at the ordination and watche

The Master and His Servants

1959•Drama
★5.9
Fire in the Night (1955) movie poster
★5.9

Fire in the Night: Tim is a proofreader at a newspaper in Oslo by day, and a pyromaniac at night. Only one other knows about Tim’s dark sid

Fire in the Night

1955•Drama
★5.7
Venner (1960) movie poster
★5.7

Venner: Mountain climbing and its dangers get a different twist in this standard drama by Norwegian director Tancred Ibsen. When

Venner

1960•Crime
★5.5
Hans Nielsen Hauge (1961) movie poster
★5.5

Hans Nielsen Hauge: Hans Nielsen Hauge was a Norwegian reformer in the early 1800's both financially and spiritually.

Hans Nielsen Hauge

1961•Drama
★5.0
Storfolk og småfolk (1951) movie poster
★5.0

Storfolk og småfolk: The wealthy farmer sits safely on his ancestral farm, and the hard-working tenant farmer lives on the hill below. The ho

Storfolk og småfolk

1951•Comedy

Complete Filmography & Success Status

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Thor Hjorth-Jenssen.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
1978 Det skjeve tårn Flanøren Flop Similar →
1962 Prosessen - Flop Similar →
1961 Hans Nielsen Hauge Lensmann Gram i Eiker Average Similar →
1960 Veien tilbake Maleren Urban Gran Flop Similar →
1960 Venner Politifullmektig Average Similar →
1959 The Master and His Servants - Hit Similar →
1957 Eight O’Clock Sharp Politi Flop Similar →
1955 Fire in the Night Journalist Average Similar →
1951 Storfolk og småfolk Gårdsgutten Flop Similar →

Thor Hjorth-Jenssen - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Thor Hjorth-Jenssen?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Thor Hjorth-Jenssen is "The Master and His Servants" with a rating of 6.6/10.

How many movies has Thor Hjorth-Jenssen acted in?

Thor Hjorth-Jenssen has been featured in at least 9 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Thor Hjorth-Jenssen?

Other notable films include "Fire in the Night", "Venner", and "Hans Nielsen Hauge".