Joachim Rønning
Biography
Joachim Rønning is a male film director, producer, and writer who was born on May 30, 1972, in Sandefjord, Norway. He is known for directing and holds sixteen known credits in the film industry. His professional background includes attending a film school in Stockholm from 1992 to 1994 alongside Sandberg, following their school graduation. After completing their studies at the Stockholm film school, they fulfilled their military service in the Norwegian army, where they primarily worked on various duties. Recognized internationally for his work in cinema, Rønning has directed several notable feature films, including Kon-Tiki, Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales starring Johnny Depp, and Maleficent: Mistress of Evil starring Angelina Jolie. His film projects have achieved significant commercial success at the box office.
Career overview
Joachim Rønning is a Norwegian film director, producer, and writer who was born in Sandefjord, Norway, on May 30, 1972. His professional work includes sixteen known credits centered on directing. Following his secondary education, Rønning attended a film school located in Stockholm from 1992 to 1994, alongside Sandberg. Upon completing their studies at the Stockholm film school, they fulfilled their military service requirements within the Norwegian army, where their duties primarily involved specific tasks.
Rønning is known for directing several notable feature films, including the Academy Award and Golden Globe-nominated Kon-Tiki. He also directed the Disney action-adventure films Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales, which starred Johnny Depp, and Maleficent: Mistress of Evil, which starred Angelina Jolie. Collectively, Rønning's films have achieved significant commercial success at the box office, grossing over 1.3 billion dollars.
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Career timeline
Full Filmography
19 titles- TRON: Ares (2025) Director
- Young Woman and the Sea (2024) Executive Producer
- Young Woman and the Sea (2024) Director
- Maleficent: Mistress of Evil (2019) Director
- Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales (2017) Director
- Marco Polo: One Hundred Eyes (2015) Executive Producer
- Marco Polo (2014) Director
- Beatles (2014) Executive Producer
- Kon-Tiki (2012) Director
- Max Manus: Man of War (2008) Director
- The Cubist (2007) Director
- The Cubist (2007) Writer
- Bandidas (2006) Director
- Dag 1 (1997) Director
- Dag 1 (1997) Writer
- Micro Director
- Here Be Monsters Director
- Here Be Monsters Screenplay
- Here Be Monsters Story
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Joachim Rønning best known for?
Joachim Rønning is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including TRON: Ares (2025), Young Woman and the Sea (2024), Young Woman and the Sea (2024), Maleficent: Mistress of Evil (2019).
When and where was Joachim Rønning born?
Joachim Rønning was born on May 30, 1972 in Sandefjord, Norway.
How many credits does Joachim Rønning have?
Joachim Rønning has accumulated over 19 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1997 to 2025.
What is Joachim Rønning's background in cinema and television?
Joachim Rønning is a male film director, producer, and writer who was born on May 30, 1972, in Sandefjord, Norway. He is known for directing and holds sixteen known credits in the film industry. His professional background includes attending a film school in Stockholm from 1992 to 1994 alongside Sandberg, following the...