Actor · Director · Writer
Søren Pilmark
Søren Pilmark has worked on 56 movies and 26 TV shows, between 1962 and 2025. On Nahoko: 16 movies and 13 TV shows. Best known for Downsizing, Department Q: The Keeper of Lost Causes and Flickering Lights.
- Born
- 16 October 1955 (71 years old)
- Birthplace
- København, Danmark
- Activities
- Actor · Director · Writer
- Career start
- 1962
Known for
★ 5.8
Downsizing2017
★ 7.2
Department Q: The Keeper of Lost Causes2013
★ 7.5Rent/BuyFlickering Lights2000
★ 7.0Department Q: A Conspiracy of Faith2016
★ 7.4Journal 642018
★ 8.2
The Kingdom1994
★ 7.9
The Heavy Water War: Stopping Hitler's Atomic Bomb2015
★ 7.3Rent/BuyKing's Game2004
★ 6.818642014
★ 7.3
Atlantic Crossing2020
★ 6.3Rembrandt2002
★ 7.3Gidseltagningen2017
★ 6.2
The Incredible Story of the Giant Pear2017
★ 7.0Sorrow and Joy2013
★ 5.3Rent/BuyCouples Therapy2010
★ 6.0Rent/BuyHvordan vi slipper af med de andre2007
★ 5.6With Your Permission2007
★ 7.2Tidsrejsen2014Where to watch
United States
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Biography
Søren Pilmark was born on October 16, 1955 in Copenhagen, Denmark as Søren Louis Pilmark. He is an actor and writer, known for Flickering Lights (2000), King's Game (2004) and The Keeper of Lost Causes (2013).
Career in figures
Career
- Active since
- 1962
- Titles on Nahoko
- 16 movies and 13 TV shows
- Main genres
- Drama, Comedy, Crime
Ratings and box office
- Average rating
- ★ 6.8 IMDb
- Most voted
- Downsizing
- Box office
- $78.9M, led by Downsizing ($55M)
Awards and nominations
1 nomination
- 2007Academy Award for Best Live Action Short FilmNominated
Source: Wikidata
Frequent collaborators
Nikolaj Lie Kaas5 titles together
Nicolas Bro3 titles together
Lars Brygmann2 titles together
Jakob Cedergren2 titles together
Sidse Babett Knudsen2 titles together
Rasmus Bjerg2 titles together
Tobias Santelmann2 titles together
Fares Fares2 titles togetherFilmography 29
2022
- Vikings: ValhallaTV showTV show · as King Sweyn Forkbeard · 5 episodes
★ 7.4
2020
- Atlantic CrossingTV showTV show · as King Haakon: VII · 8 episodes★ 7.3
2018
- Journal 64MovieMovie · as Marcus Jacobsen★ 7.4
2017
- DownsizingMovieMovie · as Dr. Andreas Jacobsen★ 5.8
- GidseltagningenTV showTV show · as Lars F. Bülow★ 7.3
- The Incredible Story of the Giant PearMovieMovie · as Ulysses Karlsen (voice)★ 6.2
2016
- Department Q: A Conspiracy of FaithMovieMovie · as Marcus Jacobsen★ 7.0
- The Last KingMovieMovie · as Bishop★ 6.1
2015
- The Heavy Water War: Stopping Hitler's Atomic BombTV showTV show · as Niels Bohr · 6 episodes★ 7.9
2014
- Department Q: The Absent OneMovieMovie · as Marcus Jacobsen
★ 7.1 - 1864TV showTV show · as Oberst E. A. Lundbye · 7 episodes★ 6.8
- TidsrejsenTV showTV show · as Sølvræven · 24 episodes★ 7.2
2013
- VikingsTV showTV show · as Stender · 1 episode★ 8.5
- Department Q: The Keeper of Lost CausesMovieMovie · as Marcus Jacobsen★ 7.2
- Seaside HotelTV showTV show · as Thorvald Stauning · 1 episode
★ 8.1 - Sorrow and JoyMovieMovie · as Advokaten★ 7.0
2012
- Kon-TikiMovieMovie · as Freuchen★ 7.1
2011
- LykkeTV showTV show · as Johannes Dam · 18 episodes★ 7.0
2010
- Couples TherapyMovieMovie · as UlrikRent/Buy★ 5.3
2009
- At World's EndMovieMovie · as Consul★ 5.9
2007
- The KillingTV showTV show · as PET chef Erik König · 6 episodes★ 8.4
- Hvordan vi slipper af med de andreMovieMovie · as ChristianRent/Buy★ 6.0
- With Your PermissionMovieMovie · as Erik★ 5.6
2004
- King's GameMovieMovie · as Erik Dreier JensenRent/Buy★ 7.3
2002
- RembrandtMovieMovie · as Bæk★ 6.3
2000
- Flickering LightsMovieMovie · as TorkildRent/Buy★ 7.5
- The SpiderTV showTV show★ 7.6
1997
- TaxiTV showTV show · as Sander · 6 episodes★ 6.7
1994
- The KingdomTV showTV show · as Jørgen Krogshøj · 13 episodes★ 8.2
More credits 55
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2025
- Destination X - DanmarkTV showTV show · as Vært · 8 episodes
- The Children of Silver Street: Take a StandMovieMovie · as Morfar
- Ørkenens Sønner: Fingeren på pølsenMovieMovie · as Omar Papa · Director · Writer
2023
- Det Sindssyge EksperimentTV showTV show · as Ejnar Geert-Jørgensen · 4 episodes
- The Insane ExperimentMovieMovie · as Chief Physician Einar Geert-Jørgensen
2022
- Creation of the Kingdom of ExodusMovieMovie · as themselves
- Ørkenens Sønner: En fez i en hornlygteMovieMovie · as Omar-Papa · Director · Writer
2017
- The ManMovieMovie · as David
2016
- Syng og gætTV showTV show · as Sig selv · 1 episode
- Ørkenens Sønner: Een gang til for prins KnudMovieMovie · as Omar-Papa · Director · Writer
2014
- 1864: Brødre i krigMovieMovie · as Lundbye
- The Big TestMovieMovie · as Karl
- The Christmas FamilyMovieMovie · as Campingfatter
2012
- Jarls QuizshowTV showTV show · as Sig selv · 1 episode
- Ørkenens Sønner: Varm luft i Canal GrandeMovieMovie · as Omar-Papa · Writer
2009
- Aching HeartsMovieMovie · as Agnete's father
2008
- Ørkenens Sønner: En sang fra de varme landeMovieMovie · as Omar-Papa · Writer
2007
- Lysets nøgleTV showTV show · as Malleus · 3 episodes
- The Early Years: Erik Nietzsche Part 1MovieMovie · as Mads
2006
- Helmer & SonMovieMovie · Director
- LottoMovieMovie · as Jørgen
2005
- Bare HolgerMovieMovie · as Christian
- Ørkenens Sønner: Et skud i tågenMovieMovie · as Omar-Papa · Writer
2004
- AftermathMovieMovie · as Nisse
2003
- Nissernes ØTV showTV show · as Figur Figursson · 24 episodes
2001
- KatMovieMovie · as Peter Hald
- Ørkenens sønner: En storm i et glas vandMovieMovie · as Omar-Papa · Writer
2000
- AnnaMovieMovie · as Tom
- Hit med sangenTV showTV show · as Sig selv · 3 episodes
- Skjulte sporTV showTV show · as Ernst · 4 episodes
1998
- The Kingdom IIMovieMovie · as Jørgen Krogshøj
- The MajorMovieMovie · as Stig Møller
1997
- Ørkenens Sønner: Gå aldrig tilbage til en fuserMovieMovie · as Omar-Papa · Writer
1996
- Den store kul-turMovieMovie · as Klosterstad
1995
- ForsmåelseMovieMovie · as themselves
- The Beast WithinMovieMovie · as Præsten
1994
- Dansk på 1'eren- Nytår SpecialMovieMovie · as Ørkenens Sønner
- The KingdomMovieMovie · as Jørgen Krogshøj
- Ørkenens SønnerMovieMovie · as Omar-Papa · Writer
1993
- Roses and ParsleyMovieMovie · as Benny
- The Screaming ThroatsMovieMovie · as Djarnis
1992
- Call Me LivaTV showTV show · as Arne Weel · 4 episodes
- The Gønge ChieftainTV showTV show · as Svend Gønge · 13 episodes
1990
- CampingMovieMovie · as Søren
1987
- Peter von ScholtenMovieMovie
1985
- Mikkels motiverMovieMovie · as Per
1984
- Marx og Coca ColaMovieMovie · as Morten Møller
- Pallesen Pilmark ShowMovieMovie
1983
- MayMovieMovie · as Kurt
1982
- One Big FamilyTV showTV show · as Bjarne B. Bruun, '3B', udviklingschef · 12 episodes
- OpfinderkontoretTV showTV show · as Mand fra Hospitalet · 2 episodes
1981
- KrigsdøtreTV showTV show · as Søren · 1 episode
1978
- Christmas by Your FriendsMovieMovie · as Salesman
1976
- Kassen stemmerMovieMovie
1962
- Den kære familieMovieMovie