Lasse Spang Olsen
Known for
By profession, Lasse Spang Olsen is a director whose part of the work happens before the audience arrives. He has been working in the industry for 31 years. 'In China They Eat Dogs' sits at the front of the credit list. 'Old Men in New Cars: In China They Eat Dogs II' counts among the more visible projects. It started in 1995, at the age of 30.
Lasse Spang Olsen
10 Directed
1 Series
By profession, Lasse Spang Olsen is a director whose part of the work happens before the audience arrives. He has been working in the industry for 31 years. 'In China They Eat Dogs' sits at the front of the credit list. 'Old Men in New Cars: In China They Eat Dogs II' counts among the more visible projects. It started in 1995, at the age of 30.
Movies
Director
The Good Cop
2004
Director
In China They Eat Dogs
1999
Director
Jolly Roger - Jagten på den forsvundne fremtid!
2001
Director
Old Men in New Cars: In China They Eat Dogs II
2002
Director
The Black Madonna
2007
Director
The Collector
2004
Director
The Last Journey
2011
Director
Operation Cobra
1995
Full Filmography
Dumt og farligt
Creator
2012–
TV
The Last Journey
Director
2011
Film
The Black Madonna
Director
2007
Film
The Collector
Director
2004
Film
The Good Cop
Director
2004
Film
Old Men in New Cars: In China They Eat Dogs II
Director
2002
Film
Jolly Roger - Jagten på den forsvundne fremtid!
Director
2001
Film
In China They Eat Dogs
Director
1999
Film
Davids bog
Director
1996
Film
Photos
Frequently Asked Questions
How old is Lasse Spang Olsen and where are they from?
Lasse Spang Olsen is 61 years old, born on April 23, 1965 in Virum, Danmark.
What are the most famous roles of Lasse Spang Olsen?
Lasse Spang Olsen is best known for directing In China They Eat Dogs, Old Men in New Cars: In China They Eat Dogs II, The Good Cop.
How many movies has Lasse Spang Olsen directed?
Over a 38-year career (since 1988), Lasse Spang Olsen has directed or written 10 films and worked on 1 TV shows.
What was Lasse Spang Olsen's first movie?
The career of Lasse Spang Olsen began with The Jut-Nuts I (1988).
What is Lasse Spang Olsen's most recent movie or series?
Lasse Spang Olsen's most recent release is Trapped, which premiered on July 11, 2025.
What TV shows has Lasse Spang Olsen created or directed?
On television, Lasse Spang Olsen has appeared in Dumt og farligt.
Lasse Spang Olsen
1965-04-23 · Virum, Danmark
Lasse Spang Olsen (born 23 April 1965) is a Danish filmmaker. He is the son of illustrator and author, Ib Spang Olsen.
Apart from his many directorial and stunt coordinator credits, Olsen worked as a coordinator of extras on more than 300 films over the course two decades.