Bengt Ekerot
ActingAbout Bengt Ekerot
Nils Bengt Folke Ekerot was a Swedish actor and director. He had several important roles in Swedish films, but he became immortalized in 1957 when he starred in Ingmar Bergman's The Seventh Seal, portraying Death as a white-faced man in a black cloak, an archetype that has influenced the representation of Death in countless instances in film and other media since then. All in all Bengt Ekerot appeared in 35 feature films and directed 7 from 1940 to 1968. "He was wrestled with the conditions of his hunger. He cried over his violent appetite. The demons destroyed his beauty." Erland Josephson on Bengt Ekerot in "The Role"(Book 1989)
Career Statistics & Market Influence
Analyzing the cinematic journey of Bengt Ekerot reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 37 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.
Genre Dominance: Drama
The majority of Bengt Ekerot's filmography leans towards the Drama genre. Audience data suggests that viewers respond most favorably to this persona, though their versatility has allowed for successful crossovers into other categories.
The "Box Office" Signature
With a 27% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Bengt Ekerot remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Hanna in High Society, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.
Best Bengt Ekerot Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Bengt Ekerot's career based on audience ratings.
Complete Filmography & Success Status
Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Bengt Ekerot.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1968 | The Corridor | Birger Olsson | Hit | Similar → |
| 1968 | Who Saw Him Die? | Eriksson | Hit | Similar → |
| 1967 | Ola and Julia | Max | Flop | Similar → |
| 1967 | Life's Just Great | The neighbour | Flop | Similar → |
| 1966 | Here Is Your Life | Byberg | Hit | Similar → |
| 1966 | The D.T.'s | Policeman/Social Worker/Guard | Flop | Similar → |
| 1964 | Portrait of Stockholm - A Walk Through 5 Centuries | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 1963 | The Face of War | Narrator (voice) | Flop | Similar → |
| 1963 | Det går an | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 1960 | On a Bench in a Park | Sam Persson | Flop | Similar → |
| 1958 | The Magician | Johan Spegel | Hit | Similar → |
| 1958 | Jazz Boy | Erik Jonsson | Hit | Similar → |
| 1957 | The Seventh Seal | Death | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1956 | Sceningång | Johan Erikson | Flop | Similar → |
| 1955 | Hamlet | Hamlet | Flop | Similar → |
| 1953 | Marianne | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 1951 | The Nuthouse | A student | Flop | Similar → |
| 1947 | Dynamite | Allan Axelson | Flop | Similar → |
| 1946 | Interlude | German patient | Flop | Similar → |
| 1946 | Brita i grosshandlarhuset | "Paniken" | Flop | Similar → |
| 1945 | 13 Chairs | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 1945 | Crime and Punishment | Student | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1945 | Put Our Märta First or As Luck Will Have It | radio man (voice) (uncredited) | Flop | Similar → |
| 1945 | Rosen på tistelön | Anton Haraldsson | Average | Similar → |
| 1945 | Three Sons | Erik | Flop | Similar → |
| 1945 | The Royal Rabble | - | Hit | Similar → |
| 1943 | Herre med portfölj | Stig | Flop | Similar → |
| 1943 | Sonja | Bengt | Hit | Similar → |
| 1943 | När ungdomen vaknar | Lennart | Flop | Similar → |
| 1943 | Natt i hamn | John | Flop | Similar → |
| 1942 | Man glömmer ingenting | Student at art school (uncredited) | Flop | Similar → |
| 1942 | We Home Toilers | Linus Tallhagen | Average | Similar → |
| 1942 | Flames in the Dark | Åke Kronström | Average | Similar → |
| 1941 | Snapphanar | Lille-Jonas | Flop | Similar → |
| 1941 | The Talk of the Town | Sven Törring | Average | Similar → |
| 1940 | Hanna in High Society | Fred Hummerberg | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1940 | They Staked Their Lives | Dick, freedom fighter | Flop | Similar → |
Bengt Ekerot - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Bengt Ekerot?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Bengt Ekerot is "Hanna in High Society" with a rating of 8.5/10.
How many movies has Bengt Ekerot acted in?
Bengt Ekerot has been featured in at least 37 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Bengt Ekerot?
Other notable films include "The Seventh Seal", "Crime and Punishment", and "The Magician".