Jakob Schmidt Clausen
- Actor
Jakob Schmidt Clausen was born and raised in Vejen, Denmark, where he discovered his love for acting at the age of 8. At 13, he was admitted to the Legoland Show Academy-a Danish equivalent to Disney's renowned The Mickey Mouse Club-which ignited his passion for acting and the entertainment industry.
Jakob had his breakthrough in the feature film "Ingen Skal Sove" (None Shall Sleep) (2019), where he played the lead role of Jonas. His performance got him appointed for a nomination for a Robert Award (Danish Oscar) for "Best Male Actor in a Leading Role".
He is also well-known for his recurring role as Lennart in the TV and Web series GG Horsens (2019-2020). The series gained popularity among younger audiences for its satirical and quirky humor, with Jakob's character quickly becoming a fan favorite due to his unique mix of comedic timing and unexpected depth.
Jakob is a sought-after voice actor and was recently the voice for L'Oréal Denmark, where he shared the screen with American actress Eva Longoria in L'Oréal's TV commercials.
In addition to his acting career, Jakob also has a powerful rock singing voice. For four years, he was the frontman of the rock band Hints of Germanium, which released four demos in collaboration with Jacob Ihlemann from the Danish rock band Magtens Korridorer. This musical side of him has added an extra dimension to his artistic expression.
With a versatile career spanning film, TV, theater, and music, Jakob Schmidt Clausen continues to explore and experiment across different mediums. His energy and distinctive style make him an exciting figure to follow on both the Danish and international stage.
Jakob had his breakthrough in the feature film "Ingen Skal Sove" (None Shall Sleep) (2019), where he played the lead role of Jonas. His performance got him appointed for a nomination for a Robert Award (Danish Oscar) for "Best Male Actor in a Leading Role".
He is also well-known for his recurring role as Lennart in the TV and Web series GG Horsens (2019-2020). The series gained popularity among younger audiences for its satirical and quirky humor, with Jakob's character quickly becoming a fan favorite due to his unique mix of comedic timing and unexpected depth.
Jakob is a sought-after voice actor and was recently the voice for L'Oréal Denmark, where he shared the screen with American actress Eva Longoria in L'Oréal's TV commercials.
In addition to his acting career, Jakob also has a powerful rock singing voice. For four years, he was the frontman of the rock band Hints of Germanium, which released four demos in collaboration with Jacob Ihlemann from the Danish rock band Magtens Korridorer. This musical side of him has added an extra dimension to his artistic expression.
With a versatile career spanning film, TV, theater, and music, Jakob Schmidt Clausen continues to explore and experiment across different mediums. His energy and distinctive style make him an exciting figure to follow on both the Danish and international stage.
