Troels Lyby
Biography
Troels Lyby is a Danish actor born on October 15, 1966, in Solbjerg, Denmark. He has acted in numerous films and television shows. Some of his notable roles include En kort en lang and Let's Get Lost. He has also appeared in films by notable directors such as Lars von Trier, including The Idiots. Lyby has a significant presence in Danish cinema, with a content score of 88 on The Movie Database. He has acted in at least 59 known credits. Lyby's work spans various genres, including drama and possibly other genres, as evidenced by his appearance in a film about high school friends celebrating a 25-year anniversary of their graduation.
Career overview
Troels Lyby is a Danish actor known for his work in film and television. He has appeared in a total of 59 acting credits, according to his profile on The Movie Database. Lyby's career in acting began with roles in films such as Let's Get Lost, directed by Jonas Elmer, and The Idiots, directed by Lars von Trier.
Lyby's breakthrough role came in the film En kort en lang, directed by Hella Joof. This marked a significant point in his career, although details about the specific role or the film's plot are not provided. Lyby has continued to work in the film industry, appearing in a variety of projects.
Lyby's work has also extended to television, with at least one notable project mentioned in his profile. In the film Three Friends, directed by unspecified directors, Lyby played the role of Thomas, alongside Nicolaj Copernicus and Anders W. Berthelsen. The film follows the story of three friends who are invited to a 25th-anniversary celebration of their high school graduation.
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Career timeline
Full Filmography
59 titles- Class Reunion 4: Friends for Life (2026) as Thomas
- Verdens Vildeste Race (2025) as Sig selv
- Madklubben: Hjemme Igen (2025) as Jacob
- Maybe Baby 2 (2024) as Jan
- Hugo - Görings jødiske ven (2024) as Hugo Rothenberg
- Alle Mod Alle (2023) as Sig selv
- Nordland ’99 (2022) as Christian
- Dansk films bedste (2022) as Sig selv
- The Sommerdahl Murders (2020) as Nick Jansen
- Enten Eller (2020) as Claus
- Food Club (2020) as Jacob
- Sommertogtet - Lyden af vores land (2020) as Host
- Uro (2018)
- A Worthy Man (2018) as Erik
- Tæt på sandheden (2017) as Medvirkende i sketch
- Sæt pris på Danmark (2017) as Sig selv
- Tinkas Christmas Adventures (2017) as Storm
- Det sene show med Christian Fuhlendorff (2016) as Gæst
- The Reunion 3: The Baptism (2016) as Thomas
- Krejlerkongen (2015) as Sig selv
- Ditte & Louise (2015) as Sig selv
- What We Become (2015) as Dino
- The Reunion 2: The Funeral (2014) as Thomas
- Dicte (2013) as Henrik Mølgaard
- The Keeper of Lost Causes (2013) as Hardy
- Jarls Quizshow (2012) as Sig selv
- Julestjerner (2012) as Big J
- Over the Edge (2012) as The Boss
- Anstalten (2011) as Arnold
- The Reunion (2011) as Thomas
- Storm (2009)
- The Left Wing Gang (2009) as Hans Nielsen
- Headhunter (2009) as Troels
- Sommer (2008) as Svend Andersen
- Sunshine Barry & the Disco Worms (2008) as Jimmy (voice)
- Take the Trash (2008) as Theodor
- The Killing (2007) as Erik Salin
- The Early Years: Erik Nietzsche Part 1 (2007) as Bent
- The Gold of Valhalla (2007) as Asbjørn
- Below the Belt (2006)
- Fidibus (2006) as Dahlager
- Skymaster (2006)
- Jul i Valhal (2005) as Asbjørn
- Accused (2005) as Henrik
- Better Times (2004) as Søren
- Count to 100 (2004) as Lars
- Defense (2003) as Claus 'CC' Christensen
- Annas dag (2003) as Ole
- How Bad Can It Be? (2002) as Henrik
- Okay (2002) as Kristian
- The Serbian Dane (2001) as Per Toftlund
- Shake It All About (2001) as Jørgen
- The Spider (2000) as Walter
- Hvem vil være millionær? Classic (1999) as Troels Lyby
- The Idiots (1998) as Henrik
- The Humiliated (1998) as Self / Henrik
- Strisser på Samsø (1997) as Christian Hammer
- Let's Get Lost (1997) as Thomas
- Debut (1995)
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Troels Lyby best known for?
Troels Lyby is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Maybe Baby 2 (2024), The Sommerdahl Murders (2020), Tæt på sandheden (2017), Krejlerkongen (2015).
When and where was Troels Lyby born?
Troels Lyby was born on October 15, 1966 in Solbjerg, Danmark.
How many credits does Troels Lyby have?
Troels Lyby has accumulated over 59 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1995 to 2026.
What is Troels Lyby's background in cinema and television?
Troels Lyby is a Danish actor born on October 15, 1966, in Solbjerg, Denmark. He has acted in numerous films and television shows. Some of his notable roles include En kort en lang and Let's Get Lost. He has also appeared in films by notable directors such as Lars von Trier, including The Idiots. Lyby has a significant...
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Age in their best-rated roles
- Krejlerkongen (2015) as Sig selv — aged about 48
- The Killing (2007) as Erik Salin — aged about 40
- Tæt på sandheden (2017) as Medvirkende i sketch — aged about 50
- Sommer (2008) as Svend Andersen — aged about 41
- Maybe Baby 2 (2024) as Jan — aged about 57
- The Keeper of Lost Causes (2013) as Hardy — aged about 46
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