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Leif Sylvester

Acting Born Apr 18, 1940 Copenhagen, Denmark 24 credits
24
Total Credits
1978–2024
47 Years Career Span
6
Vault Titles
10
Key Co-Stars

Biography

Leif Sylvester works in acting. Born April 18, 1940 in Copenhagen, Denmark. Archytele tracks 24 screen credits across canonical film and television databases.

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Known for

Klovn

as Leif

Rita

as Torben

Taxa

as Tom Lund
Film

Pusher II

as Smeden

Nissebanden

as Tatovør
Film

Otto Is a Rhino

as Toppers far

Frequent co-stars

Zlatko Burić 2 shared titles
Pernille Højmark 1 shared title
Pia Vieth 1 shared title
Jesper Lohmann 1 shared title
Peter Gantzler 1 shared title
John Hahn-Petersen 1 shared title
Margrethe Koytu 1 shared title
Anders W. Berthelsen 1 shared title
Peter Mygind 1 shared title
Helene Egelund 1 shared title

Career timeline

Ingemann and the East Coast
Copenhagen Cowboy
The Cartel
RitaA Caretaker's Tale
Oldboys
Gambler
Klovn
Pusher II
Restless Heart
Taxa
Carmen & Babyface
Carl, My Childhood Symphony
Fish Out of Water
AnthonsenNissebandenIn the Middle of the NightRainfox
Otto Is a RhinoRocking Silver
Torvet
Black Pete – No, You're It
The Revolt of the Thralls
Me and Charly

Full Filmography

24 titles
  • Klovn (2005) as Leif
  • Rita (2012) as Torben
  • Taxa (1997) as Tom Lund
  • Pusher II (2004) as Smeden
  • Copenhagen Cowboy (2023) as Arne
  • Anthonsen (1984)
  • Nissebanden (1984) as Tatovør
  • Torvet (1981) as Julemanden
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  • Oldboys (2009)
  • The Revolt of the Thralls (1979)
  • Carmen & Babyface (1995) as Skærsliberen
  • The Cartel (2014) as Willy Halbo
  • In the Middle of the Night (1984) as Mand fra vælgerforening
  • Restless Heart (1998)
  • Black Pete – No, You're It (1980)
  • Carl, My Childhood Symphony (1994) as Blind Anders
  • Ingemann and the East Coast (2024) as Leif Sylvester
  • Me and Charly (1978) as Gøgler
  • Otto Is a Rhino (1983) as Toppers far
  • Rocking Silver (1983) as Benny
  • A Caretaker's Tale (2012) as Retiree
  • Fish Out of Water (1993) as Iversen
  • Rainfox (1984) as Claude
  • Gambler (2006) as Himself

Frequently Asked Questions

What movies or TV shows is Leif Sylvester best known for?

Leif Sylvester is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Klovn (2005), Rita (2012), Taxa (1997), Pusher II (2004).

When and where was Leif Sylvester born?

Leif Sylvester was born on April 18, 1940 in Copenhagen, Denmark.

How many credits does Leif Sylvester have?

Leif Sylvester has accumulated over 24 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1978 to 2024.

What is Leif Sylvester's background in cinema and television?

Leif Sylvester is a Danish painter, graphic artist, musician and actor. He took his stage name Sylvester as real name, after being mistaken for the author Leif Petersen born 1934.

Leif Sylvester by the numbers

24credits
16films
8TV series
1978–2024active years

Age in their best-rated roles

  • Klovn (2005) as Leif — aged about 65
  • Rita (2012) as Torben — aged about 72
  • Taxa (1997) as Tom Lund — aged about 57
  • Pusher II (2004) as Smeden — aged about 64
  • Nissebanden (1984) as Tatovør — aged about 44
  • Otto Is a Rhino (1983) as Toppers far — aged about 43

Full filmography (24) Born on April 18

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