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Ole Thestrup

Ole Thestrup

Actor · Died February 2, 2018, aged 69 · Nibe,Danmark

Ole Thestrup was born on 12 March 1948 in Nibe, Denmark. He was an actor, known for Flickering Lights (2000), Adam's Apples (2005) and The Green Butchers (2003). He was married to Hanne Marie Knudsen. He died on 2 February 2018 in Tuse Næs, Denmark.

Biography from IMDb.

Born
March 12, 1948
Died
February 2, 2018 (aged 69)
From
Nibe,Danmark
Works as
Actor
Titles
16 on MovieCove · 61 credits in all
Links
IMDb (opens in a new tab)TMDB (opens in a new tab)Wikidata (opens in a new tab)

Known for

TMDB popularity, last 38 days to Oct 27Down 5% in 30 days

What are Ole Thestrup's films like?

Across their 9 MovieCove titles with a thematic analysis, their films lean Morality and Bonds.

Genres

Comedy6 titlesTypical Midcredits score: 60th percentile, at or above their average across these genres
: browse their Comedy movies
Animation2 titlesTypical Midcredits score: 40th percentile
: browse their Animation movies

Their MovieCove films by primary genre. The badge is the typical Midcredits score of the genre's films, the median percentile; an up arrow marks a genre at or above their average across these genres.

Themes

share of theme weight
Morality
26%
Bonds
23%
Self
20%
Society
14%
Power
13%
Ideas
3%
Friendship3 titles, browse their movies with this themeSelf-worth2 titles, browse their movies with this themeCommunity2 titles, browse their movies with this themeDeception2 titles, browse their movies with this theme

What they feel like to watch

their average across 9 films
ToneFeelDemandtheir average · filled zone: the category
Wry: How sincerely it treats its story and characters, from ironic to earnest. Browse their wry movies.
Tone · Sincerity
ironicearnest

A split, not a type: Ironic 4 · Wry 1 · Earnest 4

Light: How heavy the subject matter and outlook get. Browse their light movies.
Tone · Weight
lightdark

Light 5 · Serious 4 · Dark 0

Stylized: How far its world departs from everyday reality. Browse their stylized movies.
Tone · Style
naturalisticheightened

Grounded 3 · Stylized 3 · Heightened 3

Charged: How hard the emotional peaks hit while you watch. Browse their charged movies.
Feel · Intensity
gentleintense

Gentle 3 · Charged 4 · Intense 2

Shifting: How much it swings between very different feelings. Browse their shifting movies.
Feel · Swings
steadyswings

A split, not a type: Steady 4 · Shifting 2 · Whiplash 3

Funny: How much of the runtime is played for laughs. Browse their funny movies.
Feel · Humor
noneconstant

Straight-faced 0 · Some laughs 4 · Funny 5

Even-paced: How fast it moves from scene to scene. Browse their even-paced movies.
Demand · Pace
slowrelentless

Slow burn 2 · Even-paced 7 · Relentless 0

Casual: How much focus it asks of you — look away and lose the thread? Browse their casual movies.
Demand · Attention
casualfull focus

Casual 6 · Engaged 3 · Full focus 0

Resolved: How much is left for you to interpret. Browse their resolved movies.
Demand · Resolution
resolvedambiguous

Resolved 6 · Open-ended 2 · Ambiguous 1

Roles they play

2 analyzed roles

Moods and endings

endings are an aggregate; no title is named

Dominant moods · mentions across their titles

Absurd
7
Joyful
4
Tense
5
Thrilling
2
Hopeful
1
Other
3

How their films linger

Fun7 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteFeel-good3 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteHopeful2 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteBittersweet3 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteCathartic2 titles, browse their movies with this aftertaste

How their films end · 2 with a twist

  • Happy4
  • Bittersweet3
  • Ambiguous2

AI-generated from each title's plot synopsis and cast list, with extra plot summaries, reviews and Parents Guide notes for titles the model may not know, and the model's own knowledge of the ones it recognizes. Only analyzed titles count, so this covers part of the filmography; the feel axes count films only for now.

Where can I watch Ole Thestrup's films?

As of October 24, 2026, 12 of their 16 MovieCove titles stream on a subscription or free service.

Also on these channels

Subscription and free streaming for Ole Thestrup's titles on MovieCove; rent and buy are not counted. Titles are listed by Midcredits score, highest first, at most 12 per service; a dashed chip is a producer credit or a minor one, such as a thanks. A service opens the browse page, which counts movies only, so its number can differ.

Filmography

61 credits, 16 with a MovieCove page.

  • Small Town Killers(2017)

    as Advokat

    Midcredits score: 26th percentile of all films

  • Men & Chicken(2015)

    as Flemming Abbott

    Midcredits score: 71st percentile of all films

  • Tam Tam i Glassalen (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2014)

    Actor

  • Mini and the Mozzies (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2014)

    as Knud

  • Seaside Hotel(2013)

    Show 20 episodes · as Julius Andersen

    Midcredits score: 92nd percentile of all shows

  • Pendlerkids (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2012)

    Show 45 episodes · as Ole

  • Ronal the Barbarian(2011)

    as Oraklet (stemme)

    Midcredits score: 57th percentile of all films

  • All for One(2011)

    as Positiv betjent

    Midcredits score: 43rd percentile of all films

  • Freddy Frogface(2011)

    as Smeden

    Midcredits score: 22nd percentile of all films

  • My Sister's Kids in Jutland (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2010)

    as Entreprenør

  • Borgen(2010)

    Show 14 episodes · as Svend Åge Saltum

    Midcredits score: 98th percentile of all shows

  • Oldboys (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2009)

    Actor

  • Winnie & Karina - The Movie (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2009)

    as Fængselsinspektør

  • Det perfekte kup (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2008)

    Actor

  • Frode og alle de andre rødder(2008)

    Actor

    Midcredits score: 7th percentile of all films

  • A Tale of Two Mozzies (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2007)

    as Soldatermyren Knud

  • The Black Madonna (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2007)

    as Victor

  • Adam's Apples(2005)

    as Dr. Kolberg

    Midcredits score: 95th percentile of all films

  • The Sun King (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2005)

    as Leif

  • Fakiren fra Bilbao (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2004)

    as Moony

  • Cirkeline: Little Big Mouse (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2004)

    as Mustafa (voice)

  • Better Times(2004)

    Show 2 episodes · as Aksel Frederiksen

    Midcredits score: 57th percentile of all shows

  • Jesus & Josefine (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2003)

    Show 5 episodes · as Centurion

  • Defense (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2003)

    Show 1 episode · as Freddy Jensen

  • The Green Butchers(2003)

    as Holger

    Midcredits score: 86th percentile of all films

  • Someone Like Hodder (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2003)

    as Trainer

  • Nikolaj and Julie (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2002)

    Show 1 episode · as Directør

  • Slim Slam Slum (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2002)

    Actor

  • Olsen Gang Junior (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2001)

    Actor

  • Jolly Roger(2001)

    as Guds hippieven 1

    Midcredits score: 7th percentile of all films

  • Count Axel(2001)

    as Ridefogeden

    Midcredits score: 48th percentile of all films

  • Flickering Lights(2000)

    as Alfred

    Midcredits score: 91st percentile of all films

  • Unit One(2000)

    Show 1 episode · as McCloud

    Midcredits score: 90th percentile of all shows

  • Fruen på Hamre (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2000)

    Actor

  • The Spider(2000)

    Show 2 episodes · Actor

    Midcredits score: 72nd percentile of all shows

  • Election Night (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1998)

    as Taxi Driver 1

  • Taxa (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1997)

    Show 1 episode · as Kunden

  • Skat, det er din tur (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1997)

    as Tillidsman

  • Forsmåelse (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1995)

    as Narrator

  • Kærlighed ved første desperate blik (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1994)

    Actor

  • Landsbyen (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1991)

    Show 3 episodes · as Jørgen

  • Camping (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1990)

    as Fængselsbetjent

  • Station 13 (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1988)

    Show 1 episode · as Hr. Poulsen

  • When Lotte Became Invisible (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1988)

    Show 6 episodes · as Direktør Mikkelsen

  • Jul på slottet (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1986)

    Show 24 episodes · as Magnum

  • Anthonsen (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1984)

    Show 1 episode · Actor

  • Buster's World (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1984)

    as PE Teacher

  • Med Lill-Klas i kappsäcken (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1983)

    as Portiern

  • Forræderne (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1983)

    Actor

  • Kurt & Valde (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1983)

    Actor

  • May (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1983)

    as Kurt's Colleague

  • One Big Family (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1982)

    Show 12 episodes · as Erik Jensen, Ejendomsinspektør

  • Opfinderkontoret (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1982)

    Show 1 episode · as Valdemar Knudsen

  • Your Money or Your Life (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1982)

    as Entreprenør

  • Rubber Tarzan (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1981)

    as Elevatormand

  • Krigsdøtre (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1981)

    Show 1 episode · as Mand på Kursus

  • Danmark er lukket (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1980)

    Actor

  • Matador (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1978)

    Show 1 episode · as Medlem af modstandsbevægelsen

  • Winterborn (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1978)

    Actor

  • Firmaskovturen (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1978)

    Actor

  • Lars Ole, 5c. (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1973)

    Production Assistant

Career shape

Star power in the 94th percentile of 239,109 people with a billed film role, over a full career of 60 titles from 1973 to 2017; peak year 2004.

Biggest box office

Men & Chicken (2015)

$4.8M worldwide

Highest rated

Adam's Apples (2005)

Midcredits 95th

Film career

19732017

Peak 2004 · back in prominent film roles after a quiet stretch. Film roles by billing, audience size and rating; 25+ votes. A show carries a single first-air date, so shows are not on the curve.

By role

only this rolewith another role
Acting59 of 60: 59 only acting, 0 with another role · typical Midcredits score71stOther crew1 of 60: 1 only other crew, 0 with another role

By decade

1970s4 · 3 acting · 1 crew1980s15 · acting1990s7 · acting2000s24 · acting2010s10 · acting

Billing

usually 7th · top billed in 0% of 13 roles
8106

Counts from TMDB across their full career, self appearances out; a title counts in every role they held on it. The ring is the typical Midcredits score (the median percentile) of the role's titles that are on MovieCove, shown from 5 scored. Billing is TMDB cast order for roles with 25+ votes, billed in the top 30; the columns are the share of top-billed roles in each era, 5-year spans from the year on the label, merged until each holds at least 5 roles.

How do Ole Thestrup's films land?

Their typical MovieCove film has a Midcredits score in the 48th percentile, the median of all 11; across their 9 films with reception data, the typical film sits in the 49th percentile for acclaim.

Acclaim · how much people like their films

49thpercentile
Typical film, the median of 9

Approval · how many liked their films

63rdpercentile
Typical film, the median of 9

Reach · how many have seen their films

88thpercentile
Typical film, the median of 9

Midcredits score across 16 titles, by percentile

  • 75th and up6
  • 50th to 74th4
  • 25th to 49th3
  • Below 25th3

Shape of the crowd

6 of their 16 titles are Mixed.

  • Universally Loved5
  • Crowd Pleaser5
  • Mixed6

Most divisive · actor

Jolly Roger (2001)

80th percentile spread · 64% rated it 4 or lower

Most loved · actor

Borgen (2010)

Midcredits 98th · 94% liked

Reviewers score the acting 74/100 in their films, across 5 reviewed titles; fans 86, detractors 53. The element that speaks to their work as an actor.

Percentiles are each film's standing among all films on MovieCove; the typical film is the median, so one outlier cannot drag it. Percentiles and reviewer scores count the films IMDb credits them on, for now; the Midcredits score bands, the shape of the crowd and the two cards count their MovieCove titles, shows included (a show ranked among shows), appearances as themselves left out. A descriptor is the shape of a title's IMDb rating distribution against the catalog; "most divisive" needs a spread wider than half of all titles, and a card names only a principal credit: a craft role, and on a show a crew role or a run of episodes, never a courtesy credit or a one-off guest spot.

Is Ole Thestrup's work okay for kids?

Across up to 5 MovieCove titles with content scores, sex & nudity runs heavier than most films.

Their medianMedian of all filmsMiddle 80% of their titles
Violence & Gore4 titlesmedian 70 · intenseMedian of all films: 44
Sex & Nudity5 titles33–61 · median 44 · moderateheavier than most filmsMedian of all films: 32
Profanity4 titlesmedian 61 · intenseMedian of all films: 36
Alcohol & Drugs4 titlesmedian 47 · moderateMedian of all films: 33
Frightening / Intense4 titlesmedian 55 · moderateMedian of all films: 39

Severity 0–100 from the Content Guide. Categories with under 10 votes on a title are not counted. The band's colour is the severity of their median, named beside it.

Who does Ole Thestrup work with?

People who share at least 2 of Ole Thestrup's MovieCove titles, grouped by what they did on them; Anders Thomas Jensen shares the most, 5.

Directors

Actors

Composers, cinematographers and editors

Producers