Søren Pilmark
- Known For
- Acting
- Born
- October 16, 1955 in København, Danmark
- Active Years
- 1956–2025 (70 Years)
- Total Credits
- 99 credits in database
Biography
Søren Louis Pilmark is a Danish actor, writer, and director born on October 16, 1955, in Copenhagen. After graduating from the Statens Teaterskole in Aarhus in 1977, he began a career spanning theatrical, film, and television productions. His filmography includes roles in projects such as Flickering Lights, King's Game, The Keeper of Lost Causes, Downsizing, Gøngehøvdingen, and Riget. In 2006, Pilmark made his debut as a film director with the short film Helmer and Søn, which received an Academy Award nomination for Best Live Action Short Film. Throughout his career, he has contributed to both Danish and international productions, maintaining a professional portfolio that includes 88 known credits as an actor.
Career overview
Søren Louis Pilmark was born on October 16, 1955, in Copenhagen, Denmark. He is a Danish actor, writer, and director who graduated from the Statens Teaterskole in Aarhus in 1977. Throughout his career, he has worked extensively in theatrical, television, and film productions, both within Denmark and internationally. His filmography includes appearances in projects such as Flickering Lights, released in 2000, and the 2004 thriller King's Game. He is also recognized for his work in the 2013 film The Keeper of Lost Causes, also known as Department Q: The Keeper of Lost Causes, as well as the 2017 film Downsizing.
In addition to his acting roles, Pilmark has contributed to various Danish television series, including Gøngehøvdingen in 1992 and Riget, which aired between 1997 and 1999. In 2006, he made his debut as a film director with the short film Helmer & Søn. This project received a nomination for the Academy Award for Best Live Action Short Film. Pilmark, who has also worked as an author, maintains a diverse professional portfolio spanning multiple decades of performance and creative production.
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Full Filmography
99 titles- Ørkenens Sønner: Fingeren på pølsen (2025) as Omar Papa
- Ørkenens Sønner: Fingeren på pølsen (2025) Director
- Ørkenens Sønner: Fingeren på pølsen (2025) Writer
- Destination X - Danmark (2025) as Vært
- The Children of Silver Street: Take a Stand (2025) as Morfar
- Det Sindssyge Eksperiment (2023) as Ejnar Geert-Jørgensen
- The Insane Experiment (2023) as Chief Physician Einar Geert-Jørgensen
- Vikings: Valhalla (2022) as King Sweyn Forkbeard
- Creation of the Kingdom of Exodus (2022) as Self / Jørgen Krogshøj
- Ørkenens Sønner: En fez i en hornlygte (2022) as Omar-Papa
- Ørkenens Sønner: En fez i en hornlygte (2022) Director
- Ørkenens Sønner: En fez i en hornlygte (2022) Writer
- Atlantic Crossing (2020) as King Haakon: VII
- The Purity of Vengeance (2018) as Marcus Jacobsen
- Downsizing (2017) as Dr. Andreas Jacobsen
- The Incredible Story of the Giant Pear (2017) as Ulysses Karlsen (voice)
- The Man (2017) as David
- A Conspiracy of Faith (2016) as Marcus Jacobsen
- Syng og gæt (2016) as Sig selv
- The Last King (2016) as Bishop
- Ørkenens Sønner: Een gang til for prins Knud (2016) as Omar-Papa
- Ørkenens Sønner: Een gang til for prins Knud (2016) Writer
- Ørkenens Sønner: Een gang til for prins Knud (2016) Director
- The Saboteurs (2015) as Niels Bohr
- Time travels (2014) as Sølvræven
- 1864 (2014) as Oberst E. A. Lundbye
- The Absent One (2014) as Marcus Jacobsen
- The Christmas Family (2014) as Campingfatter
- Dansk Drama - Fra Matador til Arvingerne (2014) as Sig selv
- 1864: Brødre i krig (2014) as Lundbye
- The Big Test (2014) as Karl
- Vikings (2013) as Stender
- Seaside Hotel (2013) as Thorvald Stauning
- The Keeper of Lost Causes (2013) as Marcus Jacobsen
- Sorrow and Joy (2013) as Advokaten
- Jarls Quizshow (2012) as Sig selv
- Kon-Tiki (2012) as Freuchen
- Ørkenens Sønner: Varm luft i Canal Grande (2012) as Omar-Papa
- Ørkenens Sønner: Varm luft i Canal Grande (2012) Writer
- Lykke (2011) as Johannes Dam
- Therapy (2010) as Ulrik
- At World's End (2009) as Consul
- Aching Hearts (2009) as Agnete's father
- Ørkenens Sønner: En sang fra de varme lande (2008) as Omar-Papa
- Ørkenens Sønner: En sang fra de varme lande (2008) Writer
- The Killing (2007) as PET chef Erik König
- Lysets nøgle (2007) as Malleus
- The Early Years: Erik Nietzsche Part 1 (2007) as Mads
- How to Get Rid of the Others (2007) as Christian
- With Your Permission (2007) as Erik
- Helmer & Son (2006) Director
- Lotto (2006) as Jørgen
- Bare Holger (2005) as Christian
- Ørkenens Sønner: Et Skud i Tågen (2005) as Omar-Papa
- Ørkenens Sønner: Et Skud i Tågen (2005) Writer
- King's Game (2004) as Erik Dreier Jensen
- Aftermath (2004) as Nisse
- Nissernes Ø (2003) as Figur Figursson
- Stealing Rembrandt (2003) as Bæk
- Kat (2001) as Peter Hald
- Ørkenens sønner: En storm i et glas vand (2001) as Omar-Papa
- Ørkenens sønner: En storm i et glas vand (2001) Writer
- Skjulte spor (2000) as Ernst
- Hit med sangen (2000) as Sig selv
- Anna (2000) as Tom
- The Spider (2000)
- Flickering Lights (2000) as Torkild
- Hvem vil være millionær? Classic (1999) as Søren Pilmark
- The Kingdom II (1998) as Jørgen Krogshøj
- The Major (1998) as Stig Møller
- Taxa (1997) as Sander
- Ørkenens Sønner: Gå aldrig tilbage til en fuser (1997) as Omar-Papa
- Ørkenens Sønner: Gå aldrig tilbage til en fuser (1997) Writer
- Den store kul-tur (1996) as Klosterstad
- The Beast Within (1995) as Præsten
- Forsmåelse (1995) as Self
- The Kingdom (1994) as Jørgen Krogshøj
- Ørkenens Sønner (1994) as Omar-Papa
- Ørkenens Sønner (1994) Writer
- The Kingdom (1994) as Jørgen Krogshøj
- Dansk på 1'eren- Nytår Special (1994) as Ørkenens Sønner
- The Screaming Throats (1993) as Djarnis
- Roses and Parsley (1993) as Benny
- The Gønge Chieftain (1992) as Svend Gønge
- Call Me Liva (1992) as Arne Weel
- Camping (1990) as Søren
- Peter von Scholten (1987)
- Mikkels motiver (1985) as Per
- Pallesen Pilmark Show (1984)
- Marx og Coca Cola (1984) as Morten Møller
- May (1983) as Kurt
- One Big Family (1982) as Bjarne B. Bruun, '3B', udviklingschef
- Opfinderkontoret (1982) as Mand fra Hospitalet
- Krigsdøtre (1981) as Søren
- Dansk Melodi Grand Prix (1978) as Self
- Christmas by Your Friends (1978) as Salesman
- Kassen stemmer (1976)
- Den kære familie (1962)
- Eurovision Song Contest (1956) as Self - Presenter
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Søren Pilmark best known for?
Søren Pilmark is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Vikings: Valhalla (2022), The Purity of Vengeance (2018), Downsizing (2017), A Conspiracy of Faith (2016).
When and where was Søren Pilmark born?
Søren Pilmark was born on October 16, 1955 in København, Danmark.
How many credits does Søren Pilmark have?
Søren Pilmark has accumulated over 99 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1956 to 2025.
What is Søren Pilmark's background in cinema and television?
Søren Louis Pilmark is a Danish actor, writer, and director born on October 16, 1955, in Copenhagen. After graduating from the Statens Teaterskole in Aarhus in 1977, he began a career spanning theatrical, film, and television productions. His filmography includes roles in projects such as Flickering Lights, King's Game...
Søren Pilmark by the numbers
Age in their best-rated roles
- Vikings (2013) as Stender — aged about 57
- The Killing (2007) as PET chef Erik König — aged about 51
- Vikings: Valhalla (2022) as King Sweyn Forkbeard — aged about 66
- Seaside Hotel (2013) as Thorvald Stauning — aged about 57
- The Kingdom (1994) as Jørgen Krogshøj — aged about 38
- Taxa (1997) as Sander — aged about 41
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