Ola Rapace
Biography
Ola Rapace is a Swedish actor born on 3 December 1971 in Tyresö, Sweden. He studied philosophy at the University of Montpellier in France. Rapace's first role was in the Swedish comedy-drama Tillsammans in 2000. He then appeared in Swedish television series, including Tusenbröder in 2002 and Wallander in 2005. In 2012, he gained recognition for playing a minor villain in the James Bond film Skyfall. Rapace was married to Noomi Rapace from 2001 to 2011 and has a son, Lev, born in 2003. He later married Sonja Jawo in 2019 and lives in Paris, France. Rapace is known for his roles in European movies.
Career overview
Ola Rapace is a Swedish actor known for his roles in European movies. His acting career began with the Swedish comedy-drama Tillsammans in 2000. He then appeared in Swedish television series, including Tusenbröder in 2002 and Wallander in 2005.
Rapace's international breakthrough came in 2012 with his role in the James Bond film Skyfall. This role made him widely recognizable. Prior to this, he had gained experience in Swedish television series and films. His filmography includes a variety of European movies.
Ola Rapace has a significant number of acting credits, with 69 known credits. His acting career spans multiple decades, with his first role in 2000. He has appeared in a range of film and television productions, showcasing his versatility as an actor.
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71 titles- What Happened? (2025)
- Miséria (2024) as Chicago
- Miséria (2024) Executive Producer
- The Treatment (2021) as Self
- Geared Up (2021) as Sami
- Geared Up (2021) Executive Producer
- Divertimento (2020) as Gustav
- Valerian and the City of a Thousand Planets (2017) as Major Gibson
- Farang (2017) as Rickard
- Hassel (2017) as Roland Hassel
- Ares (2016) as Arès
- Section Zéro (2016) as Sirius Becker
- Carole Matthieu (2016) as Level
- The Last Kingdom (2015) as Bloodhair
- Itsi Bitsi (2015) as Vincent
- Long Story Short (2015) as Sebastian
- Greetings from the North (2015) as Jocke
- Tommy (2014) as Bobby
- Roses, Kisses and Death (2013) as Christer Wijk
- Death of a Loved One (2013) as Christer Wijk
- Dangerous Dreams (2013) as Christer Wijk
- I Am Yours (2013) as Jesper
- King Lily of the Valley (2013) as Christer Wijk
- Tragedy in a Country Churchyard (2013) as Christer Wijk
- No More Murders (2013) as Christer Wijk
- Crimes Of Passion (2013) as Christer Wijk
- Skyfall (2012) as Patrice
- Geister, die ich rief (2012) as Elis
- Odjuret (2012) as Fredrik Stefansson
- Stockholm - Båstad (2011) as Danne Ståhl
- Jag saknar dig (2011) as George
- Solsidan (2010) as Himself
- Hellenius Hörna (2010) as Self - Guest
- Beyond (2010) as Johan
- Skavlan (2009) as Self - Guest
- Vem kan slå Filip och Fredrik? (2008)
- Selma (2008) as Alexis Sluys
- Der Kommissar und das Meer (2007) as Ulf Torstensson
- All About My Bush (2007) as Nils
- Dark Floors (2007)
- Robins (2006) as Self - Guest
- Stjärnorna på slottet (2006)
- Anna Pihl (2006) as Daniel Nordström
- Desmond & the Swamp Barbarian Trap (2006) as Elake Wille (voice)
- Brothers: The Return (2006) as Jan "Hoffa" Lenhoff
- Wallander: The Container Lorry (2006) as Stefan Lindman
- Wallander: The Secret (2006) as Stefan Lindman
- Wallander: The Trickster (2006) as Stefan Lindman
- Wallander: The Joker (2006) as Stefan Lindman
- Wallander: The Castle Ruins (2006) as Stefan Lindman
- Wallander: The Photographer (2006) as Stefan Lindman
- Wallander: Blood Line (2006) as Stefan Lindman
- Wallander (2005) as Stefan Lindman
- Wallander: The Overdose (2005) as Stefan Lindman
- Wallander: The Brothers (2005) as Stefan Lindman
- Wallander: The Village Idiot (2005) as Stefan Lindman
- Wallander: The African (2005) as Stefan Lindman
- Wallander: Before the Frost (2005) as Stefan Lindman
- Wallander: Mastermind (2005) as Stefan Lindman
- Rancid (2004)
- Number One (2003) as Narrator (voice)
- Tusenbröder (2002)
- Laura Trenter Presents (2002) as Jim Pettersson
- Dad, the policeman (2002) as Jim petterson
- All Hell Let Loose (2002) as Pontus
- Syndare i sommarsol (2001) as Fredrik
- Together (2000) as Lasse
- Asphyxia as Dr. Bennett
- Josef
- Ulvetime as William Lundqvist Wahl
- Frakturer as Chris
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Ola Rapace best known for?
Ola Rapace is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Valerian and the City of a Thousand Planets (2017), Ares (2016), The Last Kingdom (2015), Itsi Bitsi (2015).
When and where was Ola Rapace born?
Ola Rapace was born on December 3, 1971 in Tyresö, Stockholms län, Sweden.
How many credits does Ola Rapace have?
Ola Rapace has accumulated over 71 film and television credits across a career spanning from 2000 to 2025.
What is Ola Rapace's background in cinema and television?
Ola Rapace is a Swedish actor born on 3 December 1971 in Tyresö, Sweden. He studied philosophy at the University of Montpellier in France. Rapace's first role was in the Swedish comedy-drama Tillsammans in 2000. He then appeared in Swedish television series, including Tusenbröder in 2002 and Wallander in 2005. In 2012,...