Biography
John Martin Jacobsen (born 27 December 1944) is a Norwegian film producer. He is the leader of the Norwegian production company Filmkameratene, and has produced more than 30 Norwegian movies.
Jacobsen has received several awards for his work. In 2003 he was awarded the Amanda Committee's Honorary Award. In 2008 he was appointed commander of the Order of St. Olav, for the work he has done for Norwegian film.Jacobsen grew up in Osterhaus gate, Oslo. His mother was a stay-at-home mom, and his dad was a ship officer. He lived right next to a cinema, where he spent a lot of time. He started earning money by delivering newspapers, but as a 15 year old he got hired by the local cinema. The man in charge of the cinema realized that Jacobsen had an extreme interest for film, and wanted him to be in charge of setting up their film program, earning 2% of the turnover.
Filmography
All 36
Movies 35
Producer 34
Director 2
TV Shows 1
Viking Wolf (2022)
Asphalt Burning (2020)
Operasjon mumie (2019)
Amundsen (2019)
Operasjon Mørkemann (2018)
Kings Bay (2017)
Burnout 2 (2016)
The Lion Woman (2016)
The Saboteurs (2015)
Operation Arctic (2014)
Burnout (2014)
Victoria (2013)
Elias and the Treasure of the Sea (2010)
Troll Hunter (2010)
Max Manus: Man of War (2008)
Elias and the Royal Yacht (2007)
Pathfinder (2007)
Izzat (2005)
37½ (2005)
The Woman in My Life (2003)
Karlsson on the Roof (2002)
Sleepwalker (2000)
Sophie's World (1999)
Around the Fire (1998)
Only Clouds Move the Stars (1998)
Gurin with the Foxtail (1998)
Head Above Water (1996)
Body Troopers (1996)
The Blue Wolves (1993)
Head Above Water (1993)
Lethal Lies (1992)
Shipwrecked (1990)
Showbiz: or how to become a celebrity in 1-2-3! (1989)
Pathfinder (1987)
Hard asfalt (1986)
Prima Veras saga om Olav den Hellige (1983)
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Information
Known forProduction
GenderMale
Birthday1944-12-27 (78 years old)
Place of birthOslo, Norway
CitizenshipsNorway
AwardsThe Amanda Committee's Honorary Award
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