Michael Moritzen
Known for
Long careers are rarer than they look, and Michael Moritzen has become a familiar face whose work covers more eras of the industry than most. 'The Killing' is a second title with real reach. The career has been split between cinema and television rather than settled in either. his Man from Municipality in 'The Idiots' is the best-remembered role on the list.
Michael Moritzen
13 Movies
13 Series
Long careers are rarer than they look, and Michael Moritzen has become a familiar face whose work covers more eras of the industry than most. 'The Killing' is a second title with real reach. The career has been split between cinema and television rather than settled in either. his Man from Municipality in 'The Idiots' is the best-remembered role on the list.
Movies
Plays Man from Municipality
The Idiots
1998
Plays Morfar
Hex
2024
Plays Ørelæge
The Kingdom
1994
Plays Povl
Manslaughter
2005
Plays Jens
Love You for Now
2022
Plays Mikael
Daisy Diamond
2007
Plays Clairvoyant
Okay
2002
Plays Skoleinspektør
On Our Own
1998
Plays Direktør for Udenrigsministeriet
The Idealist
2015
Plays Læge
Almost Perfect
2012
Plays Unge Børge
Memories of a Marriage
1989
Plays Christian Borck
The Naked Trees
1991
TV Shows
Plays Morten Weber
The Killing
2007
Plays Anthon
Kaj Munk
1986
Plays Peter Jerndorff
Bryggeren
1996
Plays Niels
The Bridge
2011
Plays Svend
The Legacy
2014
Plays Herman
Carmen Curlers
2022
Plays Kurt Buhman
DNA
2019
Plays Ulrik
Better Times
2004
Plays Carsten Jensen
The Sommerdahl Murders
2020
Plays Læge
Nikolaj and Julie
2002
Plays Ørelæge
The Kingdom
1994
Plays Fondsbørsens direktør
Follow the Money
2016
Plays Kaare Mathiesen
Borgen - Power & Glory
2022
Latest Trailers
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The Idealist
Full Filmography
Hex
Morfar
2024
Film
Love You for Now
Jens
2022
Film
Carmen Curlers
Herman · 2 episodes
2022–
TV
Borgen - Power & Glory
Kaare Mathiesen · 1 episode
2022–
TV
The Sommerdahl Murders
Carsten Jensen · 2 episodes
2020–
TV
DNA
Kurt Buhman · 2 episodes
2019–
TV
Follow the Money
Fondsbørsens direktør · 1 episode
2016–
TV
The Idealist
Direktør for Udenrigsministeriet
2015
Film
The Legacy
Svend · 3 episodes
2014–
TV
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Frequently Asked Questions
How old is Michael Moritzen and where are they from?
Michael Moritzen is 71 years old, born on November 2, 1954 in København.
What are the most famous roles of Michael Moritzen?
Michael Moritzen is best known for roles in The Idiots, The Kingdom, Daisy Diamond.
How many movies has Michael Moritzen been in?
Over a 58-year career (since 1968), Michael Moritzen has appeared in 13 movies and 13 TV shows.
What was Michael Moritzen's first movie?
The career of Michael Moritzen began with What a Pity About Daddy (1968).
What is Michael Moritzen's most recent movie or series?
Michael Moritzen's most recent release is Hex, which premiered on August 27, 2024.
What TV shows has Michael Moritzen appeared in?
On television, Michael Moritzen has appeared in The Bridge, The Killing, The Kingdom, Follow the Money.
Michael Moritzen
1954-11-02 · København
Michael Moritzen er søn af skuespilleren Henning Moritzen og kassererske Betty Moritzen, f. Krohn. Han blev uddannet som instruktør på Statens Teaterskole i 1978 og uddannet som skuespiller på Skuespillerskolen ved Århus Teater i 1981. Han var tilknyttet Aarhus Teater i sæsonen 1981-82 men blev derefter free lance. Han har bl.a. spillet Børge i "Dansen med Regitze" og en større rolle som modstandsgruppelederen i "De nøgne træer". På teatret har han bl.a. haft titelroller i "Don Ranudo" på Grønnegårds Teatret i 1989, i "Erasmus Montanus" og som admiralen i "Pinafore" på Det Danske Teater i 1998. Michael Moritzen var 1999-2000 leder af skuespillinjen på Statens Teaterskole og i 2001 blev han chef for Folketeatret / Hippodromen, hvor han uden større held forsøgte sig med en vis fornyelse af repertoiret.