Jakob Højlev Jørgensen brings a disturbing emotional depth to his roles, transforming performances into compelling experiences. He has collaborated with Oscar-winning directors Thomas Vinterberg (The Hunt and The Commune) and Bille August (A Fortunate Man and Ehrengard) and shared the screen with international stars such as James McAvoy (Speak No Evil) and Jodie Foster (True Detective: Night Country). On stage, Jakob received the Lauritzen Grant for Outstanding Performance for his roles in I Am My Own Wife, which were praised by critics for their raw emotional complexity. In the solo play Captain Amazing, he portrayed 15 different characters in a performance described by critics as 'a masterclass in versatility'.