Adolf Jahr
- Known For
- Acting
- Born
- June 24, 1893 in Sundsvall, Västernorrlands län, Sweden
- Died
- April 19, 1964
- Active Years
- 1925–1993 (69 Years)
- Total Credits
- 73 credits in database
Acting Born Jun 24, 1893 Died Apr 19, 1964 Sundsvall, Västernorrlands län, Sweden 73 credits
Biography
Adolf Jahr works in acting. Born June 24, 1893 in Sundsvall, Västernorrlands län, Sweden. Died April 19, 1964. Archytele tracks 73 screen credits across canonical film and television databases.
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Frequent co-stars
Career timeline
Minns ni?
When Darkness Falls
Just a WaiterSköna Susanna och gubbarna
The People of VärmlandJohan på Snippen tar hem spelet
Johan på SnippenLaughing in the Sunshine
Janne Vängman och den stora kometenFriarannonsenFinnskogens folk
Storm over TjuröÖstermans testamenteTattarblod
Dance, My DollKungen av Dalarna
Adolf i toppformKronans glada gossarJanne Vängman i farten
Livat på luckanSkeppare i blåsväder
The Quartet That Split UpWhile the City SleepsUng och kär
Hur tokigt som helstJanne Vängman på nya äventyr
Lars HårdStrange HarborRobinson i RoslagenJanne Vängmans bravaderMarknadsafton
Ådalens poesi
Ebberöds BankEbberöds Bank · DirectorEbberöds Bank · WriterBröllopet på SolöDjurgårdskvällar
The Bachelor Brothers’ Housekeeper
HemsöbornaRannstensungar
En sjöman i frack
Dunungen
'Swing It' TeacherMan of the Forest
Oss baroner emellanAdolf i eld och lågor
A Cruise in the AlbertinaAdolf klarar skivanAdolf klarar skivan · DirectorJust a Trumpeter
Adolf ArmstarkeEn sjöman går iland
Samvetsömma AdolfPoor MillionairesThe Ghost at BragehusÄ' vi gifta?
Perhaps a Gentleman
Fasters millionerFalska GretaEn bröllopsnatt på Stjärnehov
Pettersson & BendelEn natt på Smygeholm
Svärmor kommerSten Stensson Stéen från Eslöv på nya äventyr
The Hatter’s Ball
What a Woman WantsCruising with the LightningQuick as LightningQuick as Lightning · DirectorQuick as Lightning · Writer
Full Filmography
73 titles- Minns ni? (1993) as (archive footage)
- When Darkness Falls (1960) as Connie Lundgren
- Just a Waiter (1959) as Tilly
- Sköna Susanna och gubbarna (1959) as Fjärdingsman
- The People of Värmland (1957) as Löpar-Nisse Jonsson
- Johan på Snippen tar hem spelet (1957) as Johan
- Johan på Snippen (1956) as Johan Karlsson
- Laughing in the Sunshine (1956)
- Janne Vängman och den stora kometen (1955)
- Friarannonsen (1955)
- Finnskogens folk (1955)
- Storm over Tjurö (1954) as Karl Oskar Bohm
- Östermans testamente (1954)
- Tattarblod (1954) as Frasse Vallander
- Dance, My Doll (1953) as Albin Kvist
- Kungen av Dalarna (1953)
- Adolf i toppform (1952)
- Kronans glada gossar (1952)
- Janne Vängman i farten (1952)
- Livat på luckan (1951)
- Skeppare i blåsväder (1951)
- The Quartet That Split Up (1950) as Karl Ludvig Sundelin
- While the City Sleeps (1950) as Iris' Father
- Ung och kär (1950) as Don Sebastian de Gonzaga y Perossi
- Hur tokigt som helst (1949)
- Janne Vängman på nya äventyr (1949) as Janne Vängman
- Lars Hård (1948) as Johan Hård
- Strange Harbor (1948) as Captain Greger
- Robinson i Roslagen (1948) as Alfred Söderman
- Janne Vängmans bravader (1948) as Janne Vängman
- Marknadsafton (1948) as Magni
- Ådalens poesi (1947)
- Ebberöds Bank (1946) as Fredrik Ågren
- Ebberöds Bank (1946) Director
- Ebberöds Bank (1946) Writer
- Bröllopet på Solö (1946) as Kalle Österman
- Djurgårdskvällar (1946)
- The Bachelor Brothers’ Housekeeper (1945) as Kalle Österman
- Hemsöborna (1944) as Carlsson
- Rannstensungar (1944) as Johan Fahlén
- En sjöman i frack (1942) as Allan Linde / Fritjof Karlsson
- Dunungen (1941) as Teodor Fristedt
- 'Swing It' Teacher (1940) as Bergman
- Man of the Forest (1940) as Ola Hansson
- Oss baroner emellan (1939) as Gustaf Adolf Leijoncloo
- Adolf i eld och lågor (1939) as Adolf Berglund
- A Cruise in the Albertina (1938) as John Andersson
- Adolf klarar skivan (1938) as Adolf Jansson
- Adolf klarar skivan (1938) Director
- Just a Trumpeter (1938) as Adolf Berg
- Adolf Armstarke (1937) as Adolf Turesson / Adolf Armstarke of Thureholm
- En sjöman går iland (1937) as Axel Nord
- Samvetsömma Adolf (1936) as Adolf Berg
- Poor Millionaires (1936) as Ingeniør Jan Eriksson
- The Ghost at Bragehus (1936) as Einar Hård
- Ä' vi gifta? (1936) as Åke Kjellberg, musiker og komponist
- Perhaps a Gentleman (1935) as Gustaf «Gurra» Lind, havnearbeider
- Fasters millioner (1934) as Georg Berger
- Falska Greta (1934) as Ove Häger
- En bröllopsnatt på Stjärnehov (1934)
- Pettersson & Bendel (1933) as Karl-Johan Pettersson
- En natt på Smygeholm (1933)
- Svärmor kommer (1932)
- Sten Stensson Stéen från Eslöv på nya äventyr (1932)
- The Hatter’s Ball (1928) as Ulrik Melander
- What a Woman Wants (1927) as Harry Wills
- Cruising with the Lightning (1927) as Rickard
- Quick as Lightning (1927) as Robert Kvick
- Quick as Lightning (1927) Director
- Quick as Lightning (1927) Writer
- Millionaire for a Day (1926) as Robert Kvick, sailor
- Millionaire for a Day (1926) Screenplay
- The Old Manor (1925)
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Adolf Jahr best known for?
Adolf Jahr is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including When Darkness Falls (1960), The People of Värmland (1957), Storm over Tjurö (1954), Strange Harbor (1948).
When and where was Adolf Jahr born?
Adolf Jahr was born on June 24, 1893 in Sundsvall, Västernorrlands län, Sweden. They passed away on April 19, 1964.
How many credits does Adolf Jahr have?
Adolf Jahr has accumulated over 73 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1925 to 1993.
What is Adolf Jahr's background in cinema and television?
John Adolf Reinhold Jahr, born Johansson, was a Swedish stage and screen actor, singer and director. He made his film debut in Edvard Persson's "Den gamla herrgården" (1925). Adolf Jahr appeared in some 65 feature films.
Adolf Jahr by the numbers
73credits
73films
0TV series
1925–1993active years
Age in their best-rated roles
- Strange Harbor (1948) as Captain Greger — aged about 55
- The People of Värmland (1957) as Löpar-Nisse Jonsson — aged about 64
- Storm over Tjurö (1954) as Karl Oskar Bohm — aged about 61
- When Darkness Falls (1960) as Connie Lundgren — aged about 67
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