
Wenche Foss
ActingCareer Statistics & Market Influence
Analyzing the cinematic journey of Wenche Foss reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 48 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.
Genre Dominance: Drama
The majority of Wenche Foss'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 19% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Wenche Foss remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Scenes from a Marriage, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.
Best Wenche Foss Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Wenche Foss's career based on audience ratings.
Complete Filmography & Success Status
Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Wenche Foss.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | Blackmail for Beginners | Grandmother | Average | Similar → |
| 2002 | Music for Weddings and Funerals | Lisa | Flop | Similar → |
| 2002 | I Am Dina | Mistress Karen | Average | Similar → |
| 2001 | Rosmersholm | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 2000 | Ballen i øyet | Gammel dame | Flop | Similar → |
| 2000 | Don't Look Back | Halvor's grandmother | Hit | Similar → |
| 1998 | Gurin with the Foxtail | Enkefru Stengelføhn-Glad (voice) | Flop | Similar → |
| 1998 | Arne Skouen - en mann for sin tid | herself | Flop | Similar → |
| 1993 | Rygg i rand, to i spann | Mrs Flo | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1993 | Act Naturally | Tora | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1988 | The Beginning of a Story | Tante Ally | Flop | Similar → |
| 1987 | På stigende kurs | Svigermor | Flop | Similar → |
| 1985 | Farewell Illusions | Mor til Atle | Flop | Similar → |
| 1983 | Open Future | Hybelvertinne | Flop | Similar → |
| 1982 | Victoria L. | Victoria Lund | Flop | Similar → |
| 1981 | Julia Julia | Fru Åstrøm | Flop | Similar → |
| 1980 | Life and Death | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 1978 | John Gabriel Borkman | - | Hit | Similar → |
| 1977 | Game of Chance | herself | Flop | Similar → |
| 1975 | The Pinchcliffe Grand Prix | Enkefru Stengelføhn-Glad (voice) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1974 | Fru Biksby og oberstens skinnkåpe | Fru Biksby | Flop | Similar → |
| 1974 | Scenes from a Marriage | Modern | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1974 | Bør Børson Jr. | Baronessen | Average | Similar → |
| 1973 | Aske | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 1970 | Song of Norway | Mrs. Hagerup | Flop | Similar → |
| 1970 | Operasjon V for vanvidd | Minister of Justice | Flop | Similar → |
| 1967 | Cocktailparty | Julia Shuttlethwaite | Flop | Similar → |
| 1967 | Gjør det lettere | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 1964 | Oslofilm: Bak kulissene | Herself | Flop | Similar → |
| 1963 | Episode | The Mother | Flop | Similar → |
| 1963 | The Wild Duck | Gina Ekdal | Flop | Similar → |
| 1963 | About Tilla | Sjefspsykologen | Flop | Similar → |
| 1962 | Lykke og krone | Narrator | Flop | Similar → |
| 1962 | Tonny | Tonnys mor | Average | Similar → |
| 1959 | Støv på hjernen | Edna Grindheim | Hit | Similar → |
| 1959 | The Master and His Servants | Fru Helmer | Hit | Similar → |
| 1954 | Portrettet | Sosse Laurantzon | Flop | Similar → |
| 1953 | The bridal bouquet | En bardame | Flop | Similar → |
| 1953 | The Disappearance of a Young Wife | Tore Haug, kriminalkonstabel | Average | Similar → |
| 1952 | Det kunne vært deg | Ingrid | Flop | Similar → |
| 1951 | Krane's Confectionery | Elise Gjør | Average | Similar → |
| 1948 | Trollfossen | Sylvia Strøm | Flop | Similar → |
| 1946 | Et spøkelse forelsker seg | Irene / «Barbara Buns» | Flop | Similar → |
| 1945 | Rikard Nordraak | Louise Lund | Flop | Similar → |
| 1942 | En herre med bart | Cecilie, hans kone | Average | Similar → |
| 1942 | Jeg drepte! | Liv Bøhmer | Flop | Similar → |
| 1942 | The Dangerous Game | Christine Sandemann, hans kone | Flop | Similar → |
| 1940 | Tørres Snørtevold | Frøken Thorsen | Hit | Similar → |
Wenche Foss - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Wenche Foss?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Wenche Foss is "Scenes from a Marriage" with a rating of 8.1/10.
How many movies has Wenche Foss acted in?
Wenche Foss has been featured in at least 48 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Wenche Foss?
Other notable films include "Act Naturally", "The Pinchcliffe Grand Prix", and "Rygg i rand, to i spann".



