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)
Bengt Ekerot Movies & Career Overview
The filmography of Bengt Ekerot reflects exceptional commercial consistency. Across 37 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.
Dominant Genre
A large portion of Bengt Ekerot's work falls within the Drama genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.
Success Ratio
Approximately 73% of Bengt Ekerot's films maintain ratings above 6.5, indicating a consistent level of audience approval.
One of the most highly rated entries in their career remains Hamlet, which stands out as a key performance.
Best Bengt Ekerot Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Bengt Ekerot's career based on audience ratings.
Full Filmography
Every movie Bengt Ekerot has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.
| 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 | Hit | Similar → |
| 1967 | Life's Just Great | The neighbour | Average | Similar → |
| 1966 | Here Is Your Life | Byberg | Hit | Similar → |
| 1966 | The D.T.'s | Policeman/Social Worker/Guard | Hit | Similar → |
| 1964 | Portrait of Stockholm - A Walk Through 5 Centuries | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 1963 | The Face of War | Narrator (voice) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1963 | Det går an | - | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1960 | On a Bench in a Park | Sam Persson | Flop | Similar → |
| 1958 | The Magician | Johan Spegel | Hit | Similar → |
| 1958 | Jazz Boy | Erik Jonsson | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1957 | The Seventh Seal | Death | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1956 | Sceningång | Johan Erikson | Average | Similar → |
| 1955 | Hamlet | Hamlet | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1953 | Marianne | - | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1951 | The Nuthouse | A student | Flop | Similar → |
| 1947 | Dynamite | Allan Axelson | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1946 | Interlude | German patient | Flop | Similar → |
| 1946 | Brita i grosshandlarhuset | "Paniken" | Hit | Similar → |
| 1945 | 13 Chairs | - | Hit | 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 | Hit | Similar → |
| 1945 | Three Sons | Erik | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1945 | The Royal Rabble | - | Hit | Similar → |
| 1943 | Herre med portfölj | Stig | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1943 | Sonja | Bengt | Hit | Similar → |
| 1943 | När ungdomen vaknar | Lennart | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1943 | Natt i hamn | John | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1942 | Man glömmer ingenting | Student at art school (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1942 | We Home Toilers | Linus Tallhagen | Hit | Similar → |
| 1942 | Flames in the Dark | Åke Kronström | Average | Similar → |
| 1941 | Snapphanar | Lille-Jonas | Average | 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 | Hit | 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 "Hamlet" with a rating of 10.0/10.
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 "Det går an", "Natt i hamn", and "När ungdomen vaknar".