Bo Svenson
- Known For
- Acting
- Born
- February 13, 1941 in Gothenburg, Västra Götalands län, Sweden
- Active Years
- 1962–2023 (62 Years)
- Total Credits
- 105 credits in database
Acting Born Feb 13, 1941 Gothenburg, Västra Götalands län, Sweden 105 credits
Biography
Bo Svenson is a Swedish-American actor, director, producer, and screenwriter. He had a recurring role in the TV series Here Come the Brides as Lumberjack Olaf "Big Swede" Gustavsen. Svenson appeared in the 1973 made-for-TV movie Frankenstein. He also played a role opposite Robert Redford in The Great Waldo Pepper, where they portray rival ex-WWI U.S. Army Air Service pilots who are now employed as barnstorming pilots touring the Midwest.
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Frequent co-stars
Leif Garrett
3 shared titles
Edward Morrow
3 shared titles
Raimund Harmstorf
3 shared titles
Robert Forster
2 shared titles
Richard Jaeckel
2 shared titles
George Kennedy
2 shared titles
Susan Strasberg
2 shared titles
Robert Vaughn
2 shared titles
Jamie Farr
2 shared titles
Savina Geršak
2 shared titles
Career timeline
Baboon Bite Maniacs! - "Primal Rage" 35 Years Later
Finding Grace
My Sisters Kids & the Gold Diggers
The DependablesJersey Justice
Non-Stop
Kill Bill: The Whole Bloody Affair
AngryIcarusThe 7 Adventures of SinbadAmerica's National Treasures
Inglourious BasterdsStolz der Nation
Railroad to Hell: A Chinaman's Chance
Raising Jeffrey Dahmer
Hell to Pay
Kill Bill: Vol. 2I'll Be Seeing You
OutlawOutlaw · ScreenplayOutlaw · Director
Crackerjack 3
Solitude Point
Speed 2: Cruise ControlHeartless
Cheyenne
Private ObsessionSteel Frontier
Due SouthSavage Land
Kung Fu: The Legend ContinuesCobra
Three Days to a Kill
The CommishSteele's Law
Tides of WarSoldier of Fortune
Curse II: The BiteSoda CrackerBeyond the Door III
Primal RageDeep Space
Delta Force CommandoThe Dirty Dozen: The Deadly MissionMovie in ActionDouble TargetThunder 2
Armour of GodHeartbreak RidgeThe Delta ForceChoke Canyon
Wizards of the Lost Kingdom
HunterMurder, She WroteMurder, She WroteCrazy like a FoxMan Hunt
Thunder
Full Filmography
105 titles- Baboon Bite Maniacs! - "Primal Rage" 35 Years Later (2023) as Himself
- Finding Grace (2020) as Dr. Nelson
- My Sisters Kids & the Gold Diggers (2015) as John
- The Dependables (2014) as Mick Skinner
- Jersey Justice (2014) as W.W. Tolliver
- Non-Stop (2013) as Dr. Halperin
- Kill Bill: The Whole Bloody Affair (2011) as Reverend Harmony
- Angry (2010) as Bill
- Icarus (2010) as Vadim
- The 7 Adventures of Sinbad (2010) as Simon Magnusson
- America's National Treasures (2010) as Narrator
- Inglourious Basterds (2009) as American Colonel
- Stolz der Nation (2009) as Benjamin Palme
- Railroad to Hell: A Chinaman's Chance (2008) as Foreman Bo
- Raising Jeffrey Dahmer (2006) as Detective John Amos
- Hell to Pay (2005) as Del Shannon
- Kill Bill: Vol. 2 (2004) as Reverend Harmony
- I'll Be Seeing You (2004) as Philip Carter
- Outlaw (2001) as Detective Maize
- Outlaw (2001) Screenplay
- Outlaw (2001) Director
- Crackerjack 3 (2000) as Jack Thorn
- Solitude Point (1998) as Richard
- Speed 2: Cruise Control (1997) as Captain Pollard
- Heartless (1997) as Sheriff Sam
- Cheyenne (1996) as Captain Starrett
- Private Obsession (1995) as Sam Weston
- Steel Frontier (1995) as Roy Ackett
- Due South (1994) as Holloway Muldoon
- Savage Land (1994) as Jeb
- Kung Fu: The Legend Continues (1993) as Ben Kinasay
- Cobra (1993) as Frank McLory
- Three Days to a Kill (1992) as Rick
- The Commish (1991)
- Steele's Law (1991) as Sheriff Barnes
- Tides of War (1990) as SS Colonel Otto Haber
- Soldier of Fortune (1990) as Colonel Preston
- Curse II: The Bite (1989) as The Sheriff
- Soda Cracker (1989) as Ivan Moss
- Beyond the Door III (1989) as Professor Andromolek
- Primal Rage (1988) as Ethridge
- Deep Space (1988) as Captain Robertson
- Delta Force Commando (1987) as Col. Keitel
- The Dirty Dozen: The Deadly Mission (1987) as Maurice Fronenac
- Movie in Action (1987)
- Double Target (1987) as Col. Galckin
- Thunder 2 (1987) as Sheriff Roger
- White Phantom (1987) as The Colonel
- Brothers in Blood (1987)
- Maniac Killer (1987) as Count Silvano
- Armour of God (1986) as Monk (uncredited)
- Heartbreak Ridge (1986) as Roy Jennings
- The Delta Force (1986) as Capt. Campbell
- Choke Canyon (1986) as Capt. Oliver Parkside
- Wizards of the Lost Kingdom (1985) as Kor
- Hunter (1984) as Sheriff Jake Cutter
- Murder, She Wrote (1984) as Karl Anderson
- Murder, She Wrote (1984) as Cal Harding
- Crazy like a Fox (1984) as Chuck Dobson
- Man Hunt (1984) as Sheriff
- Deadly Impact (1984) as George Ryan
- Jealousy (1984) as Jesse Hutton
- Thunder (1983) as Sheriff Bill Cook
- Walking Tall (1981)
- Butcher, Baker, Nightmare Maker (1981) as Detective Joe Carlson
- Magnum, P.I. (1980) as Ivan
- Sverige åt svenskarna (1980)
- Virus (1980) as Major Carter
- North Dallas Forty (1979) as Jo Bob Priddy
- Gold of the Amazon Women (1979) as Tom Jensen
- Portrait of a Hitman (1979) as Dr. Bob Michaels
- The Spirit of Adventure: Night Flight (1979) as Fabien
- The Inglorious Bastards (1978) as Lt. Robert Yeager
- The Son of the Sheik (1978) as Hamilton Burger
- Snowbeast (1977) as Gar Seberg
- Final Chapter: Walking Tall (1977) as Buford Pusser
- Battle of the Network Stars (1976)
- Special Delivery (1976) as Jack Murdock
- Breaking Point (1976) as Michael McBain
- The Great Waldo Pepper (1975) as Axel Olsson
- Walking Tall Part II (1975) as Buford Pusser
- Target Risk (1975) as Lee Driscoll
- The Snoop Sisters (1973) as Chet Marion
- Frankenstein (1973) as Monster
- Intertect (1973)
- Hitched (1973) as Jay Appleby
- Frankenstein (1973) as Monster
- Maurie (1973) as Jack Twyman
- You'll Never See Me Again (1973) as Sam (uncredited)
- The Rookies (1972)
- Banyon (1972)
- Kung Fu (1972) as Pike
- The Bravos (1972) as Raeder
- The Chicago Teddy Bears (1971)
- McCloud (1970)
- The Name of the Game (1968) as G.B. Mosbie
- The Mod Squad (1968)
- The Mod Squad (1968) as Bubba
- Lancer (1968)
- Ironside (1967)
- The High Chaparral (1967) as Bennett
- Mission: Impossible (1966) as Karl
- Jan & Dean: On the Run (1966) as Smithsonian Guard
- Daniel Boone (1964) as Warren Haskins
- The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson (1962) as Self
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Bo Svenson best known for?
Bo Svenson is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Finding Grace (2020), Non-Stop (2013), Kill Bill: The Whole Bloody Affair (2011), Angry (2010).
When and where was Bo Svenson born?
Bo Svenson was born on February 13, 1941 in Gothenburg, Västra Götalands län, Sweden.
How many credits does Bo Svenson have?
Bo Svenson has accumulated over 105 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1962 to 2023.
What is Bo Svenson's background in cinema and television?
Bo Svenson is a Swedish-American actor, director, producer, and screenwriter. He had a recurring role in the TV series Here Come the Brides as Lumberjack Olaf "Big Swede" Gustavsen. Svenson appeared in the 1973 made-for-TV movie Frankenstein. He also played a role opposite Robert Redford in The Great Waldo Pepper, wher...
Bo Svenson by the numbers
105credits
77films
28TV series
1962–2023active years
Age in their best-rated roles
- Inglourious Basterds (2009) as American Colonel — aged about 68
- Kill Bill: The Whole Bloody Affair (2011) as Reverend Harmony — aged about 70
- Banyon (1972) — aged about 31
- Kill Bill: Vol. 2 (2004) as Reverend Harmony — aged about 63
- Kung Fu (1972) as Pike — aged about 31
- Due South (1994) as Holloway Muldoon — aged about 53
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