Björn Gustafson
ActingAbout Björn Gustafson
Björn Herman Leonard Gustafson (born 30 November 1934) is a Swedish actor. He was born in Stockholm and has appeared in 93 films and television shows since 1956. He starred in the 1965 film Love 65, which was entered into the 15th Berlin International Film Festival. In Sweden, he is most famous for his recurring roles as the small-time alcoholic explosives expert Dynamit-Harry in Jönssonligan and as the kind farmhand Alfred in the Emil i Lönneberga series.
Björn Gustafson Movies & Career Overview
The filmography of Björn Gustafson 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 Björn Gustafson's work falls within the Drama genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.
Success Ratio
Approximately 66% of Björn Gustafson'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 Storm, which stands out as a key performance.
Best Björn Gustafson Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Björn Gustafson's career based on audience ratings.
Full Filmography
Every movie Björn Gustafson has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Lysande Jönssonligan - 40 år | Self | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2019 | A Piece of My Heart | Neighbor | Average | Similar → |
| 2005 | Doxa | Ahlbäck | Hit | Similar → |
| 2004 | Kaos i folkparken | Börje | Hit | Similar → |
| 1999 | Astrid Lindgrens jul | Alfred (archive footage) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1996 | Hjäälp - The Nerd | Rick Steadman | Hit | Similar → |
| 1995 | Stjärnbilder | (archive footage) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1992 | The Best Intentions | Jesper Jakobsson | Hit | Similar → |
| 1991 | The Ox | Officer in Command | Hit | Similar → |
| 1988 | Goodnight Mr. Vagabond | Manfred | Average | Similar → |
| 1988 | Storm | - | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1987 | Pirates of the Lake | Gösta Leerhousen | Average | Similar → |
| 1986 | The Jönsson Gang Turns Up Again | Dynamit-Harry | Average | Similar → |
| 1986 | Bill and Bunny | Narrator (voice) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1986 | The Blessed Ones | Neighbor | Average | Similar → |
| 1985 | Peter-No-Tail in Americat | Bull | Average | Similar → |
| 1984 | Åke and His World | Bergström | Average | Similar → |
| 1984 | The Jönsson Gang Gets Gold Fever | Dynamit-Harry | Average | Similar → |
| 1983 | The School of Wives | Alain | Average | Similar → |
| 1983 | P & B | Nilsson | Average | Similar → |
| 1982 | The Jönsson Gang & Dynamite Harry | Dynamit-Harry | Average | Similar → |
| 1981 | Peter-No-Tail | Bull | Average | Similar → |
| 1980 | Swedenhielms | - | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1980 | Marmalade Revolution | Night Wanderer | Hit | Similar → |
| 1979 | You're Out of Your Mind, Madicken | Doktor Berglund | Average | Similar → |
| 1979 | Min älskade | Glazier | Hit | Similar → |
| 1978 | One on One | Nisse | Hit | Similar → |
| 1974 | The White Carnation | Professor | Average | Similar → |
| 1973 | Emil and the Piglet | Alfred | Hit | Similar → |
| 1972 | New Mischief by Emil | Alfred | Hit | Similar → |
| 1971 | Emil of Lonneberga | Alfred | Hit | Similar → |
| 1969 | Eriksson | Alexander Eriksson | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1968 | Badarna | Gott-Melker | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1967 | Mördaren - en helt vanlig person | Valfrid Andersson | Hit | Similar → |
| 1966 | The Serpent | Mattsson | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1964 | Är du inte riktigt klok? | Ribban | Hit | Similar → |
| 1963 | Kurragömma | La bẽte | Average | Similar → |
| 1962 | Siska | Army buddy | Average | Similar → |
| 1962 | Trasiga änglar | N:r 3.011 Joseph | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1962 | A Zero Too Much | Rurik Överlund | Hit | Similar → |
| 1961 | The Boy in the Tree | Manne | Hit | Similar → |
| 1961 | Mr. Ernest | John Worthing | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1959 | Rider in Blue | Boman | Average | Similar → |
| 1958 | Mannequin in Red | Pettersson-Starck | Hit | Similar → |
| 1958 | Miss April | Operaregissör | Hit | Similar → |
| 1958 | Miss April | Opera director | Hit | Similar → |
| 1957 | The People of Värmland | Anders | Hit | Similar → |
| 1956 | Swing it, fröken | Sillen | Hit | Similar → |
| 1955 | Hamlet | - | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1952 | Flottare med färg | ung man på dansbanan på tivolit | Super Hit | Similar → |
Björn Gustafson - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Björn Gustafson?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Björn Gustafson is "Storm" with a rating of 10.0/10.
How many movies has Björn Gustafson acted in?
Björn Gustafson has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Björn Gustafson?
Other notable films include "Stjärnbilder", "Hamlet", and "Bill and Bunny".