Johannes Lassen Biography: Movies, Awards, Children, Height, Age, Wife, Ethnicity, Net Worth
Johannes Lassen is a Danish actor recognized for his work in television, film, and theatre.
He gained major attention as Philip Nørgaard in the Danish thriller Below the Surface and its sequel, Gidseltagningen II, earning the Golden Nymph Award for Best Actor in 2018.
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He has also appeared in 1864, The Lawyer, The Guardian Angel, Follow the Money, Shetland, and Take the Money and Run.
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| Name: | Johannes Lassen |
| Born: | May 6, 1979 (age 47 years old) |
| Place of Birth: | Copenhagen, Denmark |
| Nationality: | Danish |
| Ethnicity: | White/Caucasian |
| Height: | 5 feet 9 inches (175 cm) |
| Religion: | Christianity |
| Parents: | Gitte Lassen, Karljohan Kelberg |
| Relationship: | Jasmin Dahl |
| Children: | Leo August |
| Occupation: | Actor |
| Net Worth: | $2 million |
Early Life and Education
Johannes Lassen was born on May 6, 1979, in Copenhagen, Denmark, and was raised by Gitte Lassen and Karljohan Kelberg. Information about his siblings is Unknown. He developed an interest in performance before pursuing professional theatre training.
Johannes studied acting at the National Danish School of Acting and graduated in 2007 from the Academy of Music and Dramatic Arts in Odense. Soon after completing his training, he began appearing on Danish theatre stages.
Career
Johannes Lassen began his professional career in theatre after graduating in 2007, appearing in productions such as Jesus & Josefine, Treasure Island, Kærlighed og menneskerester, Otto er et Næsehorn, and Odysseus.
He expanded into screen acting with roles in Father of Four – Living Large, Brotherhood, Rebounce, and 1864, where he portrayed Wilhelm Dinesen.
His breakthrough role came as Philip Nørgaard, a police intelligence officer, in the Danish thriller Gidseltagningen (Below the Surface).
The performance earned him the Golden Nymph Award for Best Actor in a TV Series at the 2018 Monte-Carlo Television Festival. He later reprised the character in the second season and received a C21 International Drama Award nomination.
Johannes Lassen subsequently appeared as Markos Jez in The Lawyer, Lenny in Alfa, David in Darkness: Those Who Kill, and Stefan Jakobson in Shetland. His more recent credits include Secrets, The Promise, Sanningen, Majas Løfte, and the 2026 series Take the Money and Run.
Awards and Nominations
- Golden Nymph Award — Best Actor in a TV Series, Below the Surface — Winner, 2018.
- C21 International Drama Award — Best Individual Performance in Drama, Below the Surface — Nominee, 2019.
Personal Life
Johannes Lassen, 47, is not married and is reportedly in a relationship with Jasmin Dahl, a former X Factor Denmark winner. He was previously in a relationship with television journalist Miriam Kidde Christensen.
He has a child named Leo August. Johannes has interests and skills in boxing, horse riding, scuba diving, snowboarding, and motorcycle riding. He is 175 cm (5 feet 9 inches) tall.
Net Worth
Johannes Lassen’s net worth is $2 million. He earns most of his income from television, film, theatre, and other acting work.
His leading role in Below the Surface, along with major credits in The Lawyer, 1864, Shetland, and other Scandinavian productions, has formed the foundation of his career.
Filmography
- Below the Surface
- 1864
- The Lawyer
- The Guardian Angel
- Shetland
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