Tor Johnson
Biography
Tor Johnson works in acting. Born October 19, 1903 in Brännkyrka, Sweden. Archytele tracks 24 screen credits across canonical film and television databases.
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Career timeline
Full Filmography
24 titles- Bobby's World (1990) as Gringo (voice)
- Angels in the Outfield (1951) as Wrestler on TV (uncredited)
- Plan 9 from Outer Space (1957) as Inspector Clay
- State of the Union (1948) as Wrestler
- Shadow of the Thin Man (1941) as The Irish Thrush (uncredited)
- The Black Sleep (1956) as Mr. Curry
- Gentleman Jim (1942) as The Mauler (uncredited)
- The Unearthly (1957) as Lobo
- Lost in a Harem (1944) as Majordomo (uncredited)
- Bud Abbott and Lou Costello in the Foreign Legion (1950) as Abou Ben
- Road to Rio (1947) as The Great Samson (uncredited)
- Revenge of the Dead (1959) as Lobo
- Bride of the Monster (1955) as Lobo
- Sudan (1945) as Slaver (uncredited)
- The Lemon Drop Kid (1951) as Super Swedish Angel (Wrestler)
- The Many Faces of Dracula (2000) as Lobo (archive footage)
- Behind Locked Doors (1948) as 'The Champ', a patient (uncredited)
- Man on the Flying Trapeze (1935) as Tosoff - Wrestler (uncredited)
- Dear Brat (1951) as The new gardener (uncredited)
- Dracula: A Cinematic Scrapbook (1991) as Inspector Daniel Clay (archive footage)
- Lady in the Iron Mask (1952) as Renac (uncredited)
- The Meanest Man in the World (1943) as Vladimir Pulasky (uncredited)
- The Beast of Yucca Flats (1961) as Joseph Javorsky
- Registered Nurse (1934) as Sonnevich the Terrible Bulgarian
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Tor Johnson best known for?
Tor Johnson is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Bobby's World (1990), Angels in the Outfield (1951), Plan 9 from Outer Space (1957), Shadow of the Thin Man (1941).
When and where was Tor Johnson born?
Tor Johnson was born on October 19, 1903 in Brännkyrka, Sweden.
How many credits does Tor Johnson have?
Tor Johnson has accumulated over 24 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1934 to 2000.
What is Tor Johnson's background in cinema and television?
Tor Johnson (19 October 1903 – 12 May 1971) was a Swedish professional wrestler (billed as The Super Swedish Angel) and actor. He is perhaps best remembered for his roles in a number of B-movies, including police inspector turned zombie in Plan 9 from Outer Space and playing the role of a recurring lab assistant often ...
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Age in their best-rated roles
- Angels in the Outfield (1951) as Wrestler on TV (uncredited) — aged about 47
- Shadow of the Thin Man (1941) as The Irish Thrush (uncredited) — aged about 37
- Bobby's World (1990) as Gringo (voice) — aged about 86
- The Lemon Drop Kid (1951) as Super Swedish Angel (Wrestler) — aged about 47
- The Black Sleep (1956) as Mr. Curry — aged about 52
- Bud Abbott and Lou Costello in the Foreign Legion (1950) as Abou Ben — aged about 46
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