Roland Møller

Born on May 28, 1972, in Odense, Denmark, Roland Møller’s early life involved a criminal environment, leading to 10 assault convictions and a total of four and a half years served in prison. Upon his release on parole in 2002, under the condition that he leave Odense, Møller began a new path. He attended Den Rytmiske Højskole, a music folk high school, and moved to Copenhagen, where he initially worked as a songwriter for rapper Jokeren. This period marked a significant turning point, allowing him to leave his past activities behind and focus on creative pursuits, eventually leading him towards an acting career.

Møller’s acting debut occurred in 2010 in Lindholm & Noer’s prison drama ‘R’, where he initially served as a consultant due to his past experiences in Horsens State Prison. His performance as “the Mason,” a brutal inmate, earned him a Best Supporting Actor nomination at The Danish Critics Association Awards, Bodil, in 2011. This initial critical recognition propelled his career, leading to further roles and nominations. In 2013, he won a Bodil Award for Best Supporting Actor for his role as Bjørn in Michael Noer’s ‘Northwest’, solidifying his position in Danish cinema. His career advanced significantly when he took on the leading role of Sgt. Carl Leopold Rasmussen in Martin Zandvliet’s 2014 WWII film ‘Land of Mine’. For this role, he received the Bodil Award for Best Actor and the Best Actor award at the Tokyo International Film Festival. The film itself was nominated for Best Foreign Language Film at the Academy Awards in 2017. He subsequently appeared in international productions such as ‘Atomic Blonde’ (2017), starring opposite Charlize Theron, ‘The Commuter’ (2018) with Liam Neeson, and ‘Skyscraper’ (2018) alongside Dwayne Johnson, showcasing his versatility and expanding his global presence. Beyond acting, Møller is also involved in his community, mentoring at-risk youth and co-hosting radio programs like “Politiradio” and “Nattevagten” on Danish channel Radio 24/7.