Per Oscarsson
Biography
Per Oscarsson was a Swedish actor born on January 28, 1927, in Stockholm, Sweden. He is known for his work in the film industry, with a total of 136 known credits. Oscarsson's acting career spanned a significant period, and he is associated with the name Per Oscar Hein. He passed away on December 31, 2010, at the age of 83.
Career overview
Per Oscarsson was a Swedish actor known for his work in the film industry. He began his acting career with a significant number of credits, with 136 known credits to his name. Oscarsson's acting career spanned multiple decades, during which he appeared in a variety of roles.
One notable aspect of Oscarsson's career is his association with the 1966 film Hunger. This film earned him recognition at the Cannes Film Festival. The exact nature of his role in Hunger is not specified in the available information.
Oscarsson's acting career was marked by his extensive involvement in the film industry, with a significant number of credits to his name. He was a male actor from Stockholm, Sweden, born on January 28, 1927. Oscarsson passed away on December 31, 2010, at the age of 83.
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Full Filmography
149 titles- Året var 1966 (2016) as Self (archive footage)
- The Director Who Disappeared: The Story of The Ninja Mission (2013) as Himself (archive footage)
- The Quiet Game (2011) as Oscar
- Millennium (2010) as Holger Palmgren
- The Girl Who Kicked the Hornet's Nest (2009) as Holger Palmgren
- The Girl Who Played with Fire (2009) as Holger Palmgren
- Mick Øgendahl: UNDSKYLD! (2006) as Gubben
- Skattejakten (2005) as Ulrik Sterner
- Young Andersen (2005) as H.C. Andersens farfar
- Midsummer (2003) as Persson
- The Bouncer (2003) as Karl
- Dieselråttor och sjömansmöss (2002) as Oraklet i oljetråget
- Kaspar i Nudådalen (2001) as Morfar
- Send Mere Slik (2001) as Rasmus
- Herr von Hancken (2000) as Herr von Hancken
- Herr Von Hancken (2000) as Herr von Hancken
- White Water Fury (2000) as Åke
- En lek på blodigt allvar (1999) as Self
- Little Big Sister (1998) as Dance Judge
- Stormen (1998) as Gonzalo
- Per Oscarsson - Bakom rubrikerna och replikerna (1998) as Self
- White Lies (1997)
- Skärgårdsdoktorn (1997) as Kalle Norman
- Rika barn leka bäst (1997) as Vilhelm
- Germans (1997) as Prof. Sonnenbruch
- The Last Viking (1997) as Skrælling
- Harry & Sonja (1996) as Harry's Father
- Christmas Oratorio (1996) as Fälldin
- Håll huvet kallt (1994) as Gränsemyr
- Cross My Heart and Hope to Die (1994) as Piano player
- Kan du vissla Johanna? (1994) as Nils
- Polisen och domarmordet (1993) as Gustav Jörgensson
- Dreaming of Rita (1993) as Bob
- En nypa mull - vad är vi mer? (1993)
- Kejsarn av Portugallien (1992) as Ol-Bengtsa
- House of Angels (1992) as Erik Zander
- Fasadklättraren (1991) as Larsson
- Fasadklättraren (1991) as Larsson
- Bulan (1990) as The poet
- Kurt Olsson - filmen om mitt liv som mej själv (1990) as Personell Manager Lindroth
- Sparvöga (1989) as Bokrabblaren
- 1939 (1989) as Isak
- Nattseilere (1988) as With
- No Robbers in the Woods (1988) as Fiolito
- Storm (1988)
- Venus 90 (1988) as The wreck
- Ondskans år (1987) as The Estate Owner
- Julpussar och stjärnsmällar (1986) as Generalen
- Ronja Rövardotter (1986) as Borka
- Vilde, the Wild One (1986) as The Vicar
- Nattseilere (1986) as With
- The Headsman and the Harlot (1986) as Bailiff
- Da Capo (1985) as Eino
- Ronia: The Robber's Daughter (1984) as Borka
- Vargen (1984) as Arnold Wolf
- Henrietta (1983) as Einar
- Polisen i Strömstad (1982) as Gustav Jörgensson
- Story of Small and Large Rabbit (1982) as Narrator (voice)
- Charlotte Löwensköld och Anna Svärd (1981) as Pontus Friman
- Kallocain (1981) as Försöksperson nr 135
- Montenegro (1981) as Dr. Aram Pazardjian
- Who Pulled the Plug? (1981) as Ulf Svensson
- Hans Christian and the Geographic Society (1981) as Georg
- Sverige åt svenskarna (1980)
- Sverige åt svenskarna (1980) Production Design
- Sverige åt svenskarna (1980) Director
- Sverige åt svenskarna (1980) Writer
- Sverige åt svenskarna (1980) Producer
- Sverige åt svenskarna (1980) Editor
- Outrage (1980)
- Tvingad att leva (1980) as Doctor
- The Sleep of Death (1980) as Colonel Gaillard
- Charlotte Löwensköld (1979) as Pontus Friman
- Heja Sverige! (1979)
- Heja Sverige! (1979) Writer
- Vad händer…? (1979)
- Kristoffers hus (1979) as Kräftan
- The Adventures of Picasso (1978) as Apollinaire
- Harry H. (1978) as Harry H
- Chez Nous (1978) as Schrenk
- The Brothers Lionheart (1977) as Orvar
- Terror of Frankenstein (1977) as The Monster
- Dagny (1977) as August Strindberg
- The Assignment (1977) as Sixto
- The Metamorphosis (1976)
- A Stranger Came by Train (1974) as Johan Gustavsson
- The Blockhouse (1973) as Lund
- Dream City (1973) as Florian Sand
- Ebon Lundin (1973) as Ebon Lundin
- Ebon Lundin (1973) Director
- Ebon Lundin (1973) Writer
- Ebon Lundin (1973) Producer
- Inferno (1973) as August Strindberg
- Endless Night (1972) as Santonix
- The New Land (1972) as Pastor Törner
- The Last Valley (1971) as Father Sebastian
- The Night Visitor (1971) as Dr. Anton Jenks
- Secrets (1971) as Raoul Kramer
- Love Is War (1970) as mannen med ønskekvisten
- Party (1969) as Guest
- Between Us (1969) as Per Olofsson
- Between Us (1969) Writer
- Honeycomb (1969) as Pedro
- Miss and Mrs Sweden (1969) as Jonne
- An-Magritt (1969) as Hedström
- Doctor Glas (1968) as Dr. Glas
- A Dandy in Aspic (1968) as Pavel
- Who Saw Him Die? (1968) as Sören Mårtensson
- Waltz of Sex (1968) as The Baptiser
- Twelfth Night (1967) as Andreas Blek af Nosen
- ABC Stage 67 (1966) as Olaf Helton
- My Sister My Love (1966) as Jacob
- Hunger (1966) as Pontus
- Here Is Your Life (1966) as Niklas
- Patrasket (1966) as Joe Meng
- Noon Wine (1966) as Olaf Helton
- The D.T.'s (1966) as Guest
- Doktor Knock (1966) as Mousquet
- Bödeln (1965)
- Är du inte riktigt klok? (1964) as The Man Without Qualities
- Det är hos mig han har varit (1963) as Hans
- Det är hos mig han har varit (1963) as Hans Treve
- Adam och Eva (1963) as Reverend Helge
- The Doll (1962) as Lundgren
- Ticket to Paradise (1962) as Freddo Rossi
- Ljuvlig är sommarnatten (1961) as Lars-Ove Larsson
- Julkalendern (1960) as Gränsemyr
- Julkalendern (1960) as Kaspars morfar
- Julkalendern (1960) as Generalen
- Miss April (1958) as Sverker Ek
- Wild Birds (1955) as Nisse
- Kärlek på turné (1955) as Oskar Ölander
- Karin Månsdotter (1954) as Anders
- Barabbas (1953) as Boy
- We Three Debutantes (1953) as Lillebror Brummer
- Möte med livet (1953) as Robert
- Defiance (1952)
- Leva på 'Hoppet' (1951) as Per
- Gatan (1949) as Åke Rodelius
- Vi flyger på Rio (1949)
- Son of the Sea (1949) as Rolf Bakken
- Det vackraste på jorden (1947)
- Kristin Commands (1946) as Jan Westman
- Ungdom i fara (1946) as Stickan
- The Serious Game (1945) as Filip Stille (Lydia's Brother) (uncredited)
- Flickor i hamn (1945) as Young Man (uncredited)
- Young Eagles (1944) as Young Man (uncredited)
- Prince Gustaf (1944) as Prince August
- Himmel och helvete as Self
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Per Oscarsson best known for?
Per Oscarsson is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including The Girl Who Kicked the Hornet's Nest (2009), The Girl Who Played with Fire (2009), White Lies (1997), Skärgårdsdoktorn (1997).
When and where was Per Oscarsson born?
Per Oscarsson was born on January 28, 1927 in Stockholm, Sweden. They passed away on December 31, 2010.
How many credits does Per Oscarsson have?
Per Oscarsson has accumulated over 149 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1944 to 2016.
What is Per Oscarsson's background in cinema and television?
Per Oscarsson was a Swedish actor born on January 28, 1927, in Stockholm, Sweden. He is known for his work in the film industry, with a total of 136 known credits. Oscarsson's acting career spanned a significant period, and he is associated with the name Per Oscar Hein. He passed away on December 31, 2010, at the age o...
Per Oscarsson by the numbers
Age in their best-rated roles
- Skärgårdsdoktorn (1997) as Kalle Norman — aged about 70
- Hunger (1966) as Pontus — aged about 39
- Miss April (1958) as Sverker Ek — aged about 31
- The Girl Who Kicked the Hornet's Nest (2009) as Holger Palmgren — aged about 82
- Who Saw Him Die? (1968) as Sören Mårtensson — aged about 41
- Here Is Your Life (1966) as Niklas — aged about 39
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