Birger Malmsten - Actor Profile

Birger Malmsten

Acting
Updated: May 10, 2026
50Total Films
10.0 Highest Rated
Born: Dec 24, 1920
Birth Place: Gräsö, Uppsala län, Sweden

About Birger Malmsten

Birger Malmsten was born on December 23, 1920 in Gräsö, Uppsala län, Sweden. He was an actor, known for A Ship to India (1947), It Rains on Our Love (1946) and Eva (1948). He was previously married to Haide Göransson. He died on February 15, 1991 in Stockholm, Stockholms län, Sweden.

Birger Malmsten Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of Birger Malmsten reflects a strong mix of popular and critically appreciated roles. Across 50 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.

Dominant Genre

A large portion of Birger Malmsten's work falls within the Drama genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.

Success Ratio

Approximately 58% of Birger Malmsten'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 Time of Desire, which stands out as a key performance.

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Best Birger Malmsten Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Birger Malmsten's career based on audience ratings.

Full Filmography

Every movie Birger Malmsten has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
1987 Idag Röd Salesman Super Hit Similar →
1984 The Jönsson Gang Gets Gold Fever The Commander-in-Chief Average Similar →
1977 Tabu Bokförläggare Flop Similar →
1976 Face to Face Older Rapist Hit Similar →
1974 Det sista äventyret Captain Florin Hit Similar →
1968 Carmilla Dr Per Ek Super Hit Similar →
1968 One Swedish Summer Susanne's uncle Flop Similar →
1966 Masculin Féminin He (Man in the Film) Hit Similar →
1963 The Silence Bartender Super Hit Similar →
1963 A Dream Play - Hit Similar →
1960 Fröken Rosita - Super Hit Similar →
1959 48 Hours to Live Paul Forsman Hit Similar →
1959 Guldgrävarna Jimmy Wilson Hit Similar →
1958 Laila Mellet Omma Hit Similar →
1958 Playing on the Rainbow - Super Hit Similar →
1957 Night Light Mikael Sjöberg Flop Similar →
1957 Möten i skymningen Olle Lindberg Average Similar →
1957 Som man bäddar... - Super Hit Similar →
1956 Moon Over Hellesta Carl Anckarberg Flop Similar →
1955 Finnskogens folk - Hit Similar →
1955 The Unicorn Christer Allard Flop Similar →
1954 Gabrielle Bertil Lindström Average Similar →
1954 Time of Desire Algot Wiberg Super Hit Similar →
1954 I rök och dans - Average Similar →
1953 No Man's Woman Erland Klemensson Hit Similar →
1953 All jordens fröjd - Super Hit Similar →
1953 Ursula - Flickan i Finnskogarna - Super Hit Similar →
1952 Waiting Women Martin Lobelius, artist Average Similar →
1951 Summer Interlude Henrik Hit Similar →
1951 The Nuthouse Kurre Flop Similar →
1950 Regementets ros - Hit Similar →
1950 Restaurant Intim Alf Lindholm Super Hit Similar →
1950 To Joy Marcel Hit Similar →
1949 Thirst Bertil Average Similar →
1949 Prison Thomas Hit Similar →
1949 Farlig vår Torsten Hertgren Flop Similar →
1948 Eva Bo Fredriksson Average Similar →
1948 The Banquet Rex Lundgren Average Similar →
1948 Music in Darkness Bengt Vyldeke Average Similar →
1947 Crime in the Sun Harry Werner Flop Similar →
1947 A Ship to India Johannes Blom Hit Similar →
1946 När ängarna blommar Gunnar Hellman Hit Similar →
1946 It Rains on Our Love David Hit Similar →
1945 The Serious Game Kaj Lidner (uncredited) Flop Similar →
1944 Torment Kreutz, student Hit Similar →
1944 Count Only the Happy Moments Helge Wikström Flop Similar →
1943 Changing Trains A Young Man at the Railway Café (uncredited) Average Similar →
1942 General von Döbeln Lieutenant at Svea Livgarde Average Similar →
1940 Snurriga familjen Employee leaving the hotel Hit Similar →
1940 Snurriga familjen - Hit Similar →

Birger Malmsten - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Birger Malmsten?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Birger Malmsten is "Time of Desire" with a rating of 10.0/10.

How many movies has Birger Malmsten acted in?

Birger Malmsten has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Birger Malmsten?

Other notable films include "Playing on the Rainbow", "Som man bäddar...", and "All jordens fröjd".

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