Jakob Højlev Jørgensen Actor
Overview
NationalityDenmark
LanguagesDanish (mother tongue), English (fluent), English – American (fluent), English – British (fluent), German (basic)
Age range44 - 61
Height188 cm
Ethnic typesNorthern European / Scandinavian
Place of residenceCopenhagen - Hovedstaden (Denmark)
MembershipsDanish Actors’ Association - Dansk Skuespillerforbund (Denmark)
Contact
Copenhagen Talent
Contact: Kate McKenna
Skills/Talents
Languages Danish (mother tongue), English (fluent), English – American (fluent), English – British (fluent), German (basic)
Appearance
Age range 44 - 61
Height 188 cm
Build Medium build
Colour of eyes Blue/grey
Colour of hair Grey
Twin No
Ethnic types Northern European / Scandinavian
Training
Statens Teaterskole
Awards/Nominations
2019 "The Lost Land" (Poul Anker), Best musical, The Reumert Award (Denmark) - Nomination
2015 "Within the Walls" (Meyer), Best play, The Reumert Award (Denmark) - Nomination
2015 "Shake It All About" (Adrian), Best musical, The Reumert Award (Denmark) - Award
2014 "The Hunt" (Erik), Best Foreign Language Film of the Year, Oscar (United States of America) - Nomination
2010 "I Am My Own Wife", Outstanding performance, Lauritzen's Grant (Denmark) - Award
2005 "Anna Karénina" (Nikolaj), Best play, The Reumert Award (Denmark) - Nomination
2000 "RENT" (Angel), Best Musical, The Reumert Award (Denmark) - Award
CV Highlights CV - Television & Streaming CV - Film CV - Theatre
Highlights
2020
The Investigation
Television series
Biography, Crime, Drama
Tobias Lindholm
Directed by
Leif Paulsen
Guest Role
2012
The Hunt
Feature film (cinema)
Drama
Thomas Vinterberg
Directed by
Erik
Supporting Actor
2023 - 2024
Captain Amazing
Vendsyssel Teater / Riddersalen
Monologue
Drama, Monologue
Thomas Müller
Directed by
Mark and 14 other roles
Lead
2021
I Am My Own Wife
Theatre
Biography, Drama, Monologue
Charlotte Munksø
Directed by
Charlotte von Mahlsdorf and 34 other roles
Lead
2022
Uncle Vanya
Theatre
Drama
Geir Sveaass
Directed by
Uncle Vanya
Lead
2026
Amadeus
Aalborg Teater
Theatre
Drama, Period drama
Kim Bjarke
Directed by
Antonio Salieri
Lead
CV - Television & Streaming
2024
True Detective: Night Country
HBO / Anonymous Content / Pastel
Network/Distributor: HBO
Television series
Crime, Drama, Thriller
Issa López
Directed by
Cemetery Caretaker
Small Role
2022
Carmen Curlers, Season 1 and 2
DR
Television series
Drama
Christian Tafdrup and others
Directed by
Johannes
Ongoing Supporting Actor
2021
Try Hard
Viaplay
Streaming - series
Comedy
Anders Morgenthaler and Mads Rosenkrantz Grage
Directed by
Brian
Recurring Role
2020
The Investigation
Television series
Biography, Crime, Drama
Tobias Lindholm
Directed by
Leif Paulsen
Guest Role
2019
Follow the Money III
DR
Television series
Crime, Drama
Søren Balle and others
Directed by
Flemming
Ongoing Supporting Actor
2015
Ditte & Louise
Network/Distributor: DR
Television series
Comedy
Niclas Bendixen
Directed by
Lauritz
Guest Role
CV - Film
2025
Second Victims
Meta Film
Network/Distributor: SF Studios
Feature film (cinema)
Drama
Zinnini Elkington
Directed by
Chief Physician Otto
Supporting Actor
2024
Speak No Evil
Blumhouse Productions
Network/Distributor: Universal Pictures
Feature film (cinema)
Drama, Horror, Psychothriller, Thriller
James Watkins
Directed by
Torsten
Supporting Actor
2024
The Girl with the Needle
Nordisk Film
Feature film (cinema)
Drama
Magnus von Horn
Directed by
Doctor
Small Role
2023
Ehrengard
Feature film (cinema)
Drama
Bille August
Directed by
Matthias
Supporting Actor
2019
Out of Tune
Feature film (cinema)
Comedy, Drama
Frederikke Aspöck
Directed by
Corrupt prison officer
Supporting Actor
2016
The Commune
Feature film (cinema)
Drama
Thomas Vinterberg
Directed by
The lawyer
Supporting Actor
2013
Sex, Drugs & Taxation
Feature film (cinema)
Drama
Christoffer Boe
Directed by
Jurij Moskvitin
Supporting Actor
2012
The Hunt
Feature film (cinema)
Drama
Thomas Vinterberg
Directed by
Erik
Supporting Actor
CV - Theatre
2026
Amadeus
Aalborg Teater
Theatre
Drama, Period drama
Kim Bjarke
Directed by
Antonio Salieri
Lead
2023 - 2024
Captain Amazing
Vendsyssel Teater / Riddersalen
Monologue
Drama, Monologue
Thomas Müller
Directed by
Mark and 14 other roles
Lead
2022
Uncle Vanya
Theatre
Drama
Geir Sveaass
Directed by
Uncle Vanya
Lead
2021
I Am My Own Wife
Theatre
Biography, Drama, Monologue
Charlotte Munksø
Directed by
Charlotte von Mahlsdorf and 34 other roles
Lead
2018
The Lost Land
Drama, Musical
Ina-Miriam Rosenbaum
Directed by
Lead
2017
The Merry Wives of Windsor
Theatre
Comedy
Frede Guldbrandsen
Directed by
Doctor Caius
Supporting Actor
2017
The Play That Goes Wrong
Theatre
Farce
Geir Sveaass
Directed by
Jonathan
Supporting Actor
2015
The Misanthrope
Theatre
Comedy, Drama
Alexa Ther
Directed by
Oronte
Supporting Actor
2012
Get Santa!
Theatre
Family
Heinrich Christensen
Directed by
Teddy
Supporting Lead
2011
August: Osage County
Theatre
Drama
Thomas Müller
Directed by
Steve Heidebrecht
Supporting Actor
2010
Stones in His Pockets
Theatre
Comedy
Geir Sveaass
Directed by
Played half of the roles
Lead
