Tommy Wirkola
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Tommy Wirkola (born 6 December 1979) is a Norwegian film director, screenwriter, editor and producer. He is known for his film work in hybrid thrillers that combine horror, action and satire. For his hybrid genre-focused work, he has won numerous awards and nominations. Dead Snow (2009) and Dead Snow 2: Red vs. Dead (2014) were selected by the Sundance Film Festival. Dead Snow won the Toronto Dark Film Festival Audience Award and was nominated for four Scream Awards including Best Horror Film. Dead Snow 2 won him Best Film at the Horror Film Festival, Best Director at the International Fantastic Film Festival and Best Screenplay, and Best Film at Alamo Drafthouse's Fantastic Festival in 2014. What Happened to Monday was nominated for Variety's Piazza Grande Award at the Locarno International Film Festival in 2017. Hansel & Gretel: Witch Hunters (2013) was nominated for the People's Choice Award for Best Horror Film. Violent Night (2022) was nominated for Most Outstanding Stunt Performance at the ACTRA Awards, as well as for Best Original Score at the International Film Music Critics Awards and at the Reel Music Film Festival. Description above from the Wikipedia article Tommy Wirkola, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.
Tommy Wirkola Movies & Career Overview
The filmography of Tommy Wirkola reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 9 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.
Dominant Genre
A large portion of Tommy Wirkola's work falls within the Comedy genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.
Success Ratio
Approximately 0% of Tommy Wirkola'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 Hansel & Gretel: Witch Hunters, which stands out as a key performance.
Best Tommy Wirkola Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Tommy Wirkola's career based on audience ratings.
Full Filmography
Every movie Tommy Wirkola has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | Kill Buljo 2 | Sid Wisløff | Flop | Similar → |
| 2013 | Hansel & Gretel: Witch Hunters | Deputy #4 (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 2010 | Kurt Josef Wagle and the Legend of the Fjord Witch | Pablo (voice) | Flop | Similar → |
| 2010 | Empty Barrels | Gjørme-Knut | Flop | Similar → |
| 2009 | Dead Snow | Dying Zombie (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 2007 | Kill Buljo | Sid Wisløff | Average | Similar → |
| 2007 | Kill Buljo: The Beginning | Various Characters | Average | Similar → |
| 2006 | Remake | Attendant #2 | Flop | Similar → |
| 2005 | Prosjekt Adonis | - | Flop | Similar → |
Tommy Wirkola - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Tommy Wirkola?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Tommy Wirkola is "Hansel & Gretel: Witch Hunters" with a rating of 6.1/10.
How many movies has Tommy Wirkola acted in?
Tommy Wirkola has been featured in at least 9 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Tommy Wirkola?
Other notable films include "Kill Buljo", "Kill Buljo: The Beginning", and "Dead Snow".