Ole Ernst graduated from Odense Teater in 1967 where shortly afterwards
he was hired as a stage-actor. Ernst had his debut playing Chino in
Westside Story (1965). In 1969 he jumped from Odense Teater to Det
Kongelige Teater where he continued stage-acting until 1976. Ernst
performed in a lot of classic stage-plays such as Jeppe PĆ„ Bjerget,
Erasmus Montanus, Hamlet and Amadeus.
In 1973, Ernst played the lead role in Hans Kristensen's gangster-movie
Flugten which was followed by the two sequels Per (1975) and Blind
Makker (1976). The three films became very popular, and are to this day
still considered some of the best Danish films ever.
Kristensen's Per-trilogy launched Ole Ernst's career as one of the
finest actors of his generation. A short list of other great films
Ernst starred in: HƦrvƦrk (1977), Terror (1977), Mord I MĆørket (1986),
Peter von Scholten (1987), Epidemic (1987), Sort HĆøst (1993), Okay
(2002) and Rembrandt (2004).
In 1994, Ole Ernst was re-hired by Det Kongelige Teater.
The Bridge(2011)as Knud
Ronal the Barbarian(2011)as Narrator
Tour de Force(2010)as Peder
Krokodillerne(2008)as Gert's father
The Killing(2007)as Mettes Far
Aftenshowet(2007)as Self
Meyerheim(2006)as Self
Lars von Trier Anecdotes(2005)as Self - Actor
Bag om 'Brutal Incasso'(2005)as Self (actor)