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J. Christian Ingvordsen

Known For
Directing
Born
July 4, 1957 in Copenhagen, Denmark
Active Years
1982–2026 (45 Years)
Total Credits
104 credits in database
Directing Born Jul 4, 1957 Copenhagen, Denmark 104 credits
104
Total Credits
1982–2026
45 Years Career Span
28
Vault Titles
10
Key Co-Stars

Biography

J. Christian Ingvordsen is a male filmmaker born on July 4, 1957, in Copenhagen, Denmark. His work spans directing, writing, producing, and acting. Since 1982, he has written, produced, and directed 25 feature films. These films have received domestic and international releases through various distributors and networks, including Universal Pictures, Columbia Pictures, HBO, Cinemax, and Showtime. In addition to his directing work, he has appeared in acting roles, including his own first role, and directed a feature film that served as the feature film debut for Julia Roberts. Across his career in the film industry, he has accumulated 35 known credits on the Movie Database platform.

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Career

Career overview

J. Christian Ingvordsen is a male writer, producer, and director born in Copenhagen, Denmark on July 4, 1957. Since 1982, he has written, produced, and directed 25 feature films. These productions have received domestic and international releases through companies such as HBO, Cinemax, Showtime, Universal Pictures, and Columbia Pictures.

In addition to directing, writing, and producing, Ingvordsen has also worked as an actor, appearing in his own first role in an early production. For nearly all of his subsequent films as a director, he continued to serve as a screenwriter, producer, and actor. Notably, Julia Roberts made her feature film debut under his direction.

Within database records, Ingvordsen is known for his directing work, holding a total of 35 known credits. He is also known by alternative names, including John Christian Christi.

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Frequent co-stars

Career timeline

Affection · Co-Producer
Ashes Under the SandAshes Under the Sand · Armorer
Huntress · WriterHuntress · Director
BlackoutBlackout · Producer
WrackWrack · Producer
Foxhole · Producer
DreamkatcherDreamkatcher · Aerial CameraDreamkatcher · Co-ProducerDreamkatcher · Stunt Coordinator
Tar PitTar Pit · WriterTar Pit · Director
Misfire: The Rise and Fall of the Shooting Gallery
Blood RelicBlood Relic · DirectorBlood Relic · ProducerBlood Relic · Story
Fort DoomFort Doom · DirectorFort Doom · StoryFort Doom · Co-Producer
Bog CreaturesBog Creatures · DirectorBog Creatures · ProducerBog Creatures · Story
Airboss III: The PaybackAirboss III: The Payback · Director of PhotographyAirboss III: The Payback · WriterAirboss III: The Payback · DirectorStrike Zone
Airboss II: Preemptive StrikeAirboss II: Preemptive Strike · DirectorAirboss II: Preemptive Strike · ProducerAirboss II: Preemptive Strike · Screenplay
AirbossAirboss · DirectorAirboss · ScreenplayAirboss · Producer
Absolute AggressionAbsolute Aggression · DirectorAbsolute Aggression · ProducerAbsolute Aggression · Screenplay
Backfire!Backfire! · StoryBackfire! · ProducerBackfire! · Second Unit DirectorBackfire! · Second Unit Director of Photography
The OutfitThe Outfit · DirectorThe Outfit · Writer
Comrades in ArmsComrades in Arms · Director
ShocktroopShocktroop · DirectorShocktroop · WriterBlue VengeanceBlue Vengeance · Producer
Covert ActionCovert Action · DirectorCovert Action · ProducerCovert Action · ScreenplaySearch and Destroy
FirehouseFirehouse · DirectorFirehouse · ProducerFirehouse · WriterHangmen
The Stuff · Key Grip
Violated · Production Manager
Model Behavior · Producer

Full Filmography

104 titles
  • Affection (2026) Co-Producer
  • Ashes Under the Sand (2025) as The Hitman
  • Ashes Under the Sand (2025) Armorer
  • Huntress (2024) Writer
  • Huntress (2024) Director
  • Blackout (2023) as Ben
  • Blackout (2023) Producer
  • Wrack (2022) as Merjan
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  • Wrack (2022) Producer
  • Foxhole (2021) Producer
  • Dreamkatcher (2020) as Deputy Sheriff
  • Dreamkatcher (2020) Aerial Camera
  • Dreamkatcher (2020) Co-Producer
  • Dreamkatcher (2020) Stunt Coordinator
  • Tar Pit (2015) as Devon Green
  • Tar Pit (2015) Writer
  • Tar Pit (2015) Director
  • Misfire: The Rise and Fall of the Shooting Gallery (2013) as Self
  • Blood Relic (2005) as Hank
  • Blood Relic (2005) Director
  • Blood Relic (2005) Producer
  • Blood Relic (2005) Story
  • Fort Doom (2004) as Sheriff Wilcox
  • Fort Doom (2004) Director
  • Fort Doom (2004) Story
  • Fort Doom (2004) Co-Producer
  • Bog Creatures (2003) as Lord Voldheim
  • Bog Creatures (2003) Director
  • Bog Creatures (2003) Producer
  • Bog Creatures (2003) Story
  • Airboss III: The Payback (2000) as Webb Buckley
  • Airboss III: The Payback (2000) Director of Photography
  • Airboss III: The Payback (2000) Writer
  • Airboss III: The Payback (2000) Director
  • Strike Zone (2000) as Dex
  • Strike Zone (2000) Director
  • Strike Zone (2000) Writer
  • Strike Zone (2000) Producer
  • Airboss IV: The X Factor (2000) as Webb Buckley
  • Airboss IV: The X Factor (2000) Producer
  • Airboss IV: The X Factor (2000) Director
  • Airboss IV: The X Factor (2000) Writer
  • Airboss II: Preemptive Strike (1998) as James Kelly
  • Airboss II: Preemptive Strike (1998) Director
  • Airboss II: Preemptive Strike (1998) Producer
  • Airboss II: Preemptive Strike (1998) Screenplay
  • Airboss (1997) as Vlad Kotchev (as John Christian)
  • Airboss (1997) Director
  • Airboss (1997) Screenplay
  • Airboss (1997) Producer
  • Absolute Aggression (1996) as Heinz Dietrich
  • Absolute Aggression (1996) Director
  • Absolute Aggression (1996) Producer
  • Absolute Aggression (1996) Screenplay
  • Backfire! (1995) as Tom Tobias A.K.A. Ted Levis
  • Backfire! (1995) Story
  • Backfire! (1995) Producer
  • Backfire! (1995) Second Unit Director
  • Backfire! (1995) Second Unit Director of Photography
  • Backfire! (1995) Special Effects Supervisor
  • Backfire! (1995) Stunt Coordinator
  • Cyber Vengeance (1995) as Heinz Dietrich
  • Cyber Vengeance (1995) Stunt Coordinator
  • Cyber Vengeance (1995) Director
  • Cyber Vengeance (1995) Producer
  • Cyber Vengeance (1995) Story
  • The Little Patriot (1995) as Samuel Todd
  • The Little Patriot (1995) Director
  • The Little Patriot (1995) Camera Operator
  • The Little Patriot (1995) Stunts
  • The Outfit (1993) as Bone Conn (as John Christian)
  • The Outfit (1993) Director
  • The Outfit (1993) Writer
  • Comrades in Arms (1991) as Frank White
  • Comrades in Arms (1991) Director
  • Shocktroop (1989) as Frank White
  • Shocktroop (1989) Director
  • Shocktroop (1989) Writer
  • Blue Vengeance (1989) as Mickey McCardle
  • Blue Vengeance (1989) Producer
  • Blue Vengeance (1989) Screenplay
  • Blue Vengeance (1989) Director
  • Mob War (1989) as Mickey McCardle
  • Mob War (1989) Director
  • Mob War (1989) Writer
  • Covert Action (1988) as Frank White
  • Covert Action (1988) Director
  • Covert Action (1988) Producer
  • Covert Action (1988) Screenplay
  • Search and Destroy (1988) as Bone Conn
  • Search and Destroy (1988) Director
  • Firehouse (1987) as Fundraiser in Sunglasses (uncredited)
  • Firehouse (1987) Director
  • Firehouse (1987) Producer
  • Firehouse (1987) Writer
  • Hangmen (1987) as Bone Conn
  • Hangmen (1987) Director
  • Hangmen (1987) Writer
  • Hangmen (1987) Producer
  • Heart (1987) Key Grip
  • The Stuff (1985) Key Grip
  • Violated (1984) Production Manager
  • Model Behavior (1982) Producer
  • B.F.D. as Bone Conn

Frequently Asked Questions

What movies or TV shows is J. Christian Ingvordsen best known for?

J. Christian Ingvordsen is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Affection (2026), Blackout (2023), Blackout (2023), Backfire! (1995).

When and where was J. Christian Ingvordsen born?

J. Christian Ingvordsen was born on July 4, 1957 in Copenhagen, Denmark.

How many credits does J. Christian Ingvordsen have?

J. Christian Ingvordsen has accumulated over 104 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1982 to 2026.

What is J. Christian Ingvordsen's background in cinema and television?

J. Christian Ingvordsen is a male filmmaker born on July 4, 1957, in Copenhagen, Denmark. His work spans directing, writing, producing, and acting. Since 1982, he has written, produced, and directed 25 feature films. These films have received domestic and international releases through various distributors and networks...

J. Christian Ingvordsen by the numbers

104credits
104films
0TV series
1982–2026active years

Age in their best-rated roles

  • Shocktroop (1989) as Frank White — aged about 31
  • Blackout (2023) as Ben — aged about 65
  • Covert Action (1988) as Frank White — aged about 30
  • Firehouse (1987) as Fundraiser in Sunglasses (uncredited) — aged about 29
  • Comrades in Arms (1991) as Frank White — aged about 33
  • Backfire! (1995) as Tom Tobias A.K.A. Ted Levis — aged about 37

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