About
About
Danish actor Christopher Læssø was born in 1985 and graduated from The Danish National School of Performing Arts in Copenhagen in 2013. Læssø played Michael in the film ‘The Square’ that won the Palme d’Or in Cannes in 2017.
In Denmark, he is known for his work in film and TV, appearing in celebrated TV series like ‘Broen’ (‘The Bridge’) and ‘Bedrag’ (‘Follow The Money’). Læssø also works as a television host, hosting ‘Danmark Har Talent’ and ‘All Together Now’. In 2019, he appeared in the films ‘De Frivillige’ (‘Out of Tune’) and 'Harpiks' (‘Resin’).
In 2020, Christopher Læssø was hosting ‘The Greatest Dancer’ on TV2 and also starring as lead in the production of ‘Robin Hood’ at Folketeatret. In 2021, Læssø is starring as lead in the TV series 'Blå Bog Forever', and he was in the acclaimed feature film 'Copenhagen Does Not Exist'. In 2022, Christopher Læssø appers in the TV series 'Frit Land - 2 Døgn', and he has hosted 'Årets Reumert 2022'.
This year, Læssø stars in the psycological thriller filmning, ('The Angel Maker'), ('Nightwatch') directed by Ole Bornedal, 'Erhrengaard' by Bille August, 'Empire' by Frederikke Aspöck and the Danish comdy-series 'Agent' by Nikolaj Lie Kaas.
Danish actor Christopher Læssø was born in 1985 and graduated from The Danish National School of Performing Arts in Copenhagen in 2013. Læssø played Michael in the film ‘The Square’ that won the Palme d’Or in Cannes in 2017.
In Denmark, he is known for his work in film and TV, appearing in celebrated TV series like ‘Broen’ (‘The Bridge’) and ‘Bedrag’ (‘Follow The Money’). Læssø also works as a television host, hosting ‘Danmark Har Talent’ and ‘All Together Now’. In 2019, he appeared in the films ‘De Frivillige’ (‘Out of Tune’) and 'Harpiks' (‘Resin’).
In 2020, Christopher Læssø was hosting ‘The Greatest Dancer’ on TV2 and also starring as lead in the production of ‘Robin Hood’ at Folketeatret. In 2021, Læssø is starring as lead in the TV series 'Blå Bog Forever', and he was in the acclaimed feature film 'Copenhagen Does Not Exist'. In 2022, Christopher Læssø appers in the TV series 'Frit Land - 2 Døgn', and he has hosted 'Årets Reumert 2022'.
This year, Læssø stars in the psycological thriller filmning, ('The Angel Maker'), ('Nightwatch') directed by Ole Bornedal, 'Erhrengaard' by Bille August, 'Empire' by Frederikke Aspöck and the Danish comdy-series 'Agent' by Nikolaj Lie Kaas.
Info
Info
Born 1985
Height 180 cm (5' 11")
Weight 73 kg
Hair Black/ Brown
Eyes Brown
Singing voice Tenor
Nationality Danish
Language Native: Danish
Fluent: English, American
Knowledge: French, German, Swedish, Norwegian
Education 2009 - 2013 The Danish National School of Performing Arts
Born 1985
Height 180 cm (5' 11")
Weight 73 kg
Hair Black/ Brown
Eyes Brown
Singing voice Tenor
Nationality Danish
Language Danish, English, American
French, German, Swedish, Norwegian (knowledge)
Education 2009 - 2013 The Danish National School of Performing Arts
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Photo: Alex Høgh Andersen/ HEIN Photography/ Getty Image
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Selected scenes
Selected scenes
CV (Selected)
2023
Nightwatch (Film)
Role: Supporting
Director: Ole Borndal
Company: Nordisk Film
Erhrengaard (Film)
Role: Supporting
Director: Bille August
Company: SF Studios/ Netflix
Empire (Film)
Role: Supporting
Director: Frederikke Aspöck
Company: Meta Film
The Angel Maker (Film)
Role: Supporting
Director: Julie R. Ølgaard & Esben Tønnesen
Company: HitHero Productions
Agent (TV)
Role: Supporting
Director: Nikolaj Lie Kaas
Company: Zentropa Productions
Den, Der Lever Stille (Film)
Role: Supporting
Director: Puk Grasten
Company: Nordisk Film
2022
Årets Reumert (Host)
Company: Copenhagen Stage
Frit Land - 2 Døgn (TV)
Role: Supporting
Director: Nicolai Achton
Company: Drive Studios
Copenhagen Does Not Exist (Film)
Role: Supporting
Director: Martin Skovbjerg
Company: Snowglobe Film
Oh Happy Day (Theater)
Role: Lead
Director: Rolf Heim
Company: Folketeatret
2021
The Soccer Player (Short Film)
Role: Lead
Director: Casper Balslev
Company: New Land
Blå Bog Forever (TV)
Role: Lead
Director: Peter Amelung/ Esben Tønnesen
Company: Mastiff/ TV2
Centervagt (Film)
Role: Supporting
Director: Rasmus Heide
Company: Nordisk Film
2020
Robin Hood (Theater)
Role: Lead
Director: Frede Gulbrandsen
Company: Folketeatret
The Greatest Dancer (Host)
Company: Blu/ TV2
2019
Resin (Film)
Role: Supporting
Director: Daniel Borgman
Company: Zentropa Productions
Out of Tune (Film)
Role: Supporting
Director: Frederikke Aspöck
Company: SF Studios
Mød mig på Cassiopeia (Theater)
Role: Supporting
Director: Kasper Wilton
Company: Folketeatret
All Together Now (Season 1-2, Host)
Company: Discovery/ Metronome
2018
Gaffa-prisen (Host)
Company: Gaffa
Danmark har Talent (2014-2018, Host)
Company: Blu/ TV2
2017
The Square (Wins Palme d'Or, Film)
Role: Supporting
Director: Ruben Östlund
Company: Plattform Produktion (SE)
Kein Problem (Short film)
Role: Supporting
Director: Magnus Millang
Company: Millang Film/ Mettelise Film
Rides Upon the Storm (Season 1, TV)
Role: Supporting
Director: Kaspar Munk
Company: Danish National TV
Follow the Money (Season 2, TV)
Role: Supporting
Director: Various
Company: Danish National TV
2016
The Bridge (Season 3, TV)
Role: Supporting
Director: Henrik Georgsson
Company: Filmlance (SE)
Sjit Happens (Season 4, TV)
Role: Supporting
Director: Esben Tønnesen
Company: TV2 Zulu
2015
Long Story Short (Film)
Role: Supporting
Director: May el-Toukhy
Company: Miso Film
Klaes the Roommate (TV)
Role: Supporting
Director: Behrouz Bigdeli
Company: TV2 Zulu
Heartless (Season 1-2, TV)
Role: Supporting
Director: Kasper Munk/ Natasha Arthy
Company: Fridthjof Film/ Kanal 5
Festen (Theater)
Role: Supporting
Director: Geir Sveaas
Company: Folketeatret
Monster (Commercial)
Role: Supporting
Director: Thomas Bjerregaard
Company: DR Radiodrama
2013
Danmark ifølge Ibo (TV)
Role: Lead
Director: Nicolai Achton/Christopher Læssø
Company: Douglas Entertainment
Unibet (Commercial)
Role: Supporting
Director: Thomas Vinterberg
2012
Hr. Skæg (TV)
Role: Supporting
Director: Palle
Company: Danish National TV, Ramasjang
DNA (Theater)
Role: Supporting
Director: Geir Sveaas
Company: The Royal Theatre
2011
Zomedy (Film)
Role: Supporting
Director: Mads Rosenkrantz Grage m.fl.
Company: Danish National TV
Orlando (Theater)
Role: Supporting
Director: Ralf Richard Strøbech
Company: The Danish National School of Performing Arts
En Skærsommernats Drøm (Theater)
Role: Supporting
Director: Frede Gulbrandsen
Company: Grønnegårds Teatret
2009
Dinosaurs Will Die (Short film)
Role: Supporting
Director: Behruz Bigdeli
Company: Super 16/ Nordisk Film
2007
A Man Comes Home (Film)
Director: Thomas Vinterberg
Role: Supporting
Company: Nimbus Film
Søndags Battle (Host)
Company: TV2
Det der om musik (Host)
Company: TV2
2003
Bagland (Film)
Role: Lead
Director: Anders Gustafsson
Company: Nimbus Film
All talents
Sarah Juel WernerActress
Maria RichActress
Julie R. ØlgaardActress
Ditte ArnthActress
Thomas DiepeveenActor
Rasmus HammerichActor
Jens Sætter-LassenActor
Martin HøgstedActor
Aske BangActor
Jesper TøffnerCinematographer