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Sven-Ole Thorsen

Sven-Ole Thorsen

Actor · Born September 24, 1944 (82) · København, Danmark

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Sven-Ole Thorsen (born 24 September 1944) is a Danish actor, stuntman, bodybuilder and strongman competitor. Thorsen won Denmark's Strongest Man in 1983.

Biography from TMDB.

Born
September 24, 1944 (82)
From
København, Danmark
Works as
Actor
Titles
63 on MovieCove · 79 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 41 days to Oct 27Down 49% in 30 days

What are Sven-Ole Thorsen's films like?

Across their 11 MovieCove titles with a thematic analysis, their films lean Morality and Bonds.

Themes

share of theme weight
Morality
28%
Bonds
19%
Power
16%
Survival
14%
Self
11%
Society
11%
Ideas
2%
Justice6 titles, browse their movies with this themeCommunity2 titles, browse their movies with this themeSurvival2 titles, browse their movies with this themeRevenge2 titles, browse their movies with this themeFamily bonds2 titles, browse their movies with this themeIdentity2 titles, browse their movies with this theme

What they feel like to watch

their average across 11 films
ToneFeelDemandtheir average · filled zone: the category
Light: How heavy the subject matter and outlook get. Browse their light movies.
Tone · Weight
lightdark

Light 7 · Serious 4 · Dark 0

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

A split, not a type: Grounded 5 · Stylized 3 · Heightened 3

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

Gentle 1 · Charged 7 · Intense 3

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

A split, not a type: Steady 6 · Shifting 4 · Whiplash 1

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

A split, not a type: Straight-faced 6 · Some laughs 5 · Funny 0

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

Slow burn 3 · Even-paced 5 · Relentless 3

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 4 · Full focus 1

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

Resolved 9 · Open-ended 1 · Ambiguous 1

Roles they play

3 analyzed roles

Usually the Shadow: 2 of 3 analyzed roles.

Shadow
2 of 3
Mentor
1 of 3

Moods and endings

endings are an aggregate; no title is named

Dominant moods · mentions across their titles

Tense
11
Thrilling
6
Triumphant
3
Absurd
2
Romantic
2
Other
4

How their films linger

Fun6 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteFeel-good4 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteBittersweet3 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteRousing3 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteCathartic4 titles, browse their movies with this aftertaste

How their films end · 1 with a twist

  • Happy8
  • Bittersweet2
  • Ambiguous1

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 Sven-Ole Thorsen's films?

As of October 24, 2026, 40 of their 63 MovieCove titles stream on a subscription or free service, most on Tubi (17).

Also on these channels

Subscription and free streaming for Sven-Ole Thorsen'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

79 credits, 63 with a MovieCove page; 2 appearances as themselves are hidden until asked for.

  • Agnes II (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2023)

    Show 1 episode · as Sexet 6-tal (voice)

  • Ronal the Barbarian(2011)

    as Generalen (stemme)

    Midcredits score: 57th percentile of all films

  • Til middag hos... (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2010)

    Show 2 episodes · as Sig selv

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

    Show 1 episode · as Sven Ole

  • Andy Barker, P.I.(2007)

    Show 1 episode · as Thug

    Midcredits score: 71st percentile of all shows

  • Hostage(2005)

    Actor

    Midcredits score: 59th percentile of all films

  • The Gristle (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2004)

    as Butcher Boy

  • In Enemy Hands(2004)

    as Hans

    Midcredits score: 42nd percentile of all films

  • Timecop: The Berlin Decision(2003)

    as SS Bodyguard

    Midcredits score: 14th percentile of all films

  • The Rundown(2003)

    as Goon (uncredited)

    Midcredits score: 70th percentile of all films

  • Charlie's Angels: Full Throttle(2003)

    as Machine Gun Mongol (uncredited)

    Midcredits score: 19th percentile of all films

  • The Sum of All Fears(2002)

    as Haft

    Midcredits score: 57th percentile of all films

  • Ultimate Fights from the Movies(2002)

    as Tigris of Gaul (Gladiator) (archive footage)

    Midcredits score: 40th percentile of all films

  • Collateral Damage(2002)

    as Patron (Uncredited)

    Midcredits score: 18th percentile of all films

  • Route 666(2001)

    as Russian Hitman

    Midcredits score: 7th percentile of all films

  • Extreme Honor (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2001)

    as Baker's Bodyguard #1

  • Double Take(2001)

    Stunts

    Midcredits score: 25th percentile of all films

  • Conan the Barbarian: Unchained(2000)

    as Thorgrim (archive footage)

    Midcredits score: 76th percentile of all films

  • Gladiator(2000)

    as Tiger

    Midcredits score: 99th percentile of all films

  • The Alternate(2000)

    as Secret Service Agent

    Midcredits score: 2nd percentile of all films

  • End of Days(1999)

    Utility Stunts · as Thug

    Midcredits score: 30th percentile of all films

  • The 13th Warrior(1999)

    as Would Be King

    Midcredits score: 67th percentile of all films

  • Facade(1999)

    as General Schweinkopf (as Sven Ole-Thorsen)

    Midcredits score: 10th percentile of all films

  • Foolish (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1999)

    as Paris

  • Winchell(1998)

    as German Man

    Midcredits score: 65th percentile of all films

  • Soldier(1998)

    Stunts

    Midcredits score: 47th percentile of all films

  • Best of the Best 4: Without Warning(1998)

    as Boris

    Midcredits score: 16th percentile of all films

  • The Bad Pack(1997)

    as Sven

    Midcredits score: 9th percentile of all films

  • Kull: The Conqueror(1997)

    as King Borna

    Midcredits score: 13th percentile of all films

  • George of the Jungle(1997)

    as Mercenary

    Midcredits score: 31st percentile of all films

  • The Undercover Kid (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1997)

    as Terrorist #1

  • Breakdown(1997)

    Stunts

    Midcredits score: 84th percentile of all films

  • The Guardian (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1997)

    Actor

  • Bulletproof(1996)

    Stunts · as Gunman at Motel (uncredited)

    Midcredits score: 30th percentile of all films

  • Eraser(1996)

    Stunts · as Russian Gunman (uncredited)

    Midcredits score: 46th percentile of all films

  • Mallrats(1995)

    Stunts · as La Fours

    Midcredits score: 80th percentile of all films

  • Baywatch Nights (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1995)

    Show 1 episode · as Viking

  • The Viking Sagas(1995)

    as Gunnar

    Midcredits score: 20th percentile of all films

  • The Quick and the Dead(1995)

    as Gutzon

    Midcredits score: 64th percentile of all films

  • The Dangerous(1995)

    as Sven

    Midcredits score: 5th percentile of all films

  • No Exit (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1995)

    as Darcona

  • A Low Down Dirty Shame(1994)

    Stunts · as Mob Boss Bodyguard (uncredited)

    Midcredits score: 44th percentile of all films

  • Aaahh!!! Real Monsters(1994)

    Show 1 episode · as Lars Halverson (voice)

    Midcredits score: 62nd percentile of all shows

  • On Deadly Ground(1994)

    as Otto

    Midcredits score: 11th percentile of all films

  • Cyborg 2: Glass Shadow(1993)

    as Doorman

    Midcredits score: 4th percentile of all films

  • Last Action Hero(1993)

    as Gunman

    Midcredits score: 61st percentile of all films

  • Dragon: The Bruce Lee Story(1993)

    as The Demon

    Midcredits score: 81st percentile of all films

  • Hard Target(1993)

    as Stephan

    Midcredits score: 54th percentile of all films

  • Walker, Texas Ranger(1993)

    Show 1 episode · as Gym Fighter

    Midcredits score: 15th percentile of all shows

  • Nowhere to Run(1993)

    as Prisoner

    Midcredits score: 33rd percentile of all films

  • Nemesis(1992)

    Stunts · as Interrogation Cyborg (uncredited)

    Midcredits score: 36th percentile of all films

  • Dracula(1992)

    Stunts

    Midcredits score: 89th percentile of all films

  • Lethal Weapon 3(1992)

    as Henchman #2

    Midcredits score: 68th percentile of all films

  • Dead on: Relentless II(1992)

    Stunts · as Mechanic (as Patrick Vergano)

    Midcredits score: 23rd percentile of all films

  • Harley Davidson and the Marlboro Man(1991)

    as David

    Midcredits score: 48th percentile of all films

  • Terminator 2: Judgment Day(1991)

    as Mall Security Guard (uncredited)

    Midcredits score: 99th percentile of all films

  • Captain Power: The Beginning (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1991)

    as Lieutenant Michael 'Tank' Ellis

  • Abraxas, Guardian of the Universe(1990)

    as Secundus

    Midcredits score: 1st percentile of all films

  • The Flash(1990)

    Show 1 episode · as Omega

    Midcredits score: 57th percentile of all shows

  • The Hunt for Red October(1990)

    as Russian COB (Red October)

    Midcredits score: 95th percentile of all films

  • Ghostbusters II(1989)

    Stunts

    Midcredits score: 66th percentile of all films

  • Pink Cadillac(1989)

    as Birthright Thug

    Midcredits score: 18th percentile of all films

  • Baywatch (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1989)

    Show 2 episodes · Actor

  • Twins(1988)

    as Sam Klane

    Midcredits score: 46th percentile of all films

  • Red Heat(1988)

    as Nikolai

    Midcredits score: 47th percentile of all films

  • Overboard(1987)

    as Olaf, Stayton Flunky (uncredited)

    Midcredits score: 76th percentile of all films

  • The Running Man(1987)

    as Sven

    Midcredits score: 65th percentile of all films

  • Captain Power and the Soldiers of the Future (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1987)

    Show 22 episodes · as Lt. Michael "Tank" Ellis

  • Predator(1987)

    as Russian Officer (uncredited)

    Midcredits score: 96th percentile of all films

  • Lethal Weapon(1987)

    as Mercenary

    Midcredits score: 96th percentile of all films

  • Captain Power and the Soldiers of the Future: Bio-Dread Strike Mission(1987)

    as Lieutenant Michael 'Tank' Ellis

    Midcredits score: 60th percentile of all films (provisional, few ratings)

  • Captain Power and the Soldiers of the Future: Raid on Volcania (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1987)

    as Lieutenant Michael 'Tank' Ellis

  • Raw Deal(1986)

    as Patrovita's Bearded Bodyguard (uncredited)

    Midcredits score: 27th percentile of all films

  • Red Sonja(1985)

    as Bodyguard of Lord Brytag (uncredited)

    Midcredits score: 15th percentile of all films

  • Conan the Destroyer(1984)

    as Togra

    Midcredits score: 38th percentile of all films

  • The A-Team(1983)

    Show 1 episode · as Rolf

    Midcredits score: 74th percentile of all shows

  • Conan the Barbarian(1982)

    as Thorgrim

    Midcredits score: 77th percentile of all films

  • Watch Your Back, Professor! (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1977)

    as (Russisk) Håndlanger

  • Good and Evil (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1975)

    Actor

Career shape

Star power in the 97th percentile of 239,109 people with a billed film role, over a full career of 79 titles from 1975 to 2023; peak year 1994.

Biggest box office

Hard Target (1993)

$74M worldwide

Highest rated

Dragon: The Bruce Lee Story (1993)

Midcredits 81st

Most popular right now

Hard Target (1993)

Film career

19752023

Peak 1994 · fewer prominent film roles lately. Top draw in 1 MovieCove title. 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
Acting74 of 79: 67 only acting, 7 with another role · typical Midcredits score46thOther crew12 of 79: 5 only other crew, 7 with another role · typical Midcredits score45th

79 titles, 7 with more than one role — acting and other crew overlap on 7 of them.

By decade

1970s2 · acting1980s17 · 16 acting · 1 crew1990s40 · 37 acting · 10 crew2000s17 · 16 acting · 1 crew2010s2 · acting2020s1 · acting

Billing

usually 15th · top billed in 0% of 29 roles
82929702

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 Sven-Ole Thorsen's films land?

Their typical MovieCove film has a Midcredits score in the 46th percentile, the median of all 58; across their 11 films with reception data, the typical film sits in the 25th percentile for acclaim.

Acclaim · how much people like their films

25thpercentile
Typical film, the median of 11

Approval · how many liked their films

15thpercentile
Typical film, the median of 11

Reach · how many have seen their films

71stpercentile
Typical film, the median of 11

Midcredits score across 63 titles, by percentile

  • 75th and up12
  • 50th to 74th17
  • 25th to 49th16
  • Below 25th18

Shape of the crowd

24 of their 63 titles are Crowd Pleasers.

  • Universally Loved5
  • Universally Panned3
  • Divisive1
  • Cult Classic1
  • Crowd Pleaser24
  • Broadly Agreed11
  • Mixed18

Most divisive · actor

Captain Power and the Soldiers of the Future: Bio-Dread Strike Mission (1987)

93rd percentile spread · 42% rated it 4 or lower

Most loved · actor

Gladiator (2000)

Midcredits 99th · 93% liked

Reviewers score the acting 47/100 in their films, across 10 reviewed titles; fans 65, detractors 33. 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 Sven-Ole Thorsen's work okay for kids?

Across a limited sample of up to 4 MovieCove titles with content scores.

Their medianMedian of all films
Violence & Gore3 titlesmedian 65 · intenseMedian of all films: 44
Sex & Nudity4 titlesmedian 38 · moderateMedian of all films: 32
Profanity3 titlesmedian 36 · moderateMedian of all films: 36
Alcohol & Drugs3 titlesmedian 31 · mildMedian of all films: 33
Frightening / Intense3 titlesmedian 46 · moderateMedian of all films: 39

Severity 0–100 from the Content Guide. Categories with under 10 votes on a title are not counted.

Who does Sven-Ole Thorsen work with?

People who share at least 2 of Sven-Ole Thorsen's MovieCove titles, grouped by what they did on them; Michael Schroeder shares the most, 2.

Directors

Actors

Cinematographers

Producers