Hjördis Petterson
ActingAbout Hjördis Petterson
Hjördis Olga Maria Petterson was a Swedish stage and screen actress, pedagogue and singer. She was educated at The Royal Dramatic Theatre's acting school, Stockholm, 1927-30, made her film debut in "Kanske en diktare/Maybe a Poet" (1933). She has appeared in more than 140 feature films.
Career Statistics & Market Influence
Analyzing the cinematic journey of Hjördis Petterson reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 50 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.
Genre Dominance: Drama
The majority of Hjördis Petterson'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 24% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Hjördis Petterson remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in The lift that went down into hell, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.
Best Hjördis Petterson Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Hjördis Petterson's career based on audience ratings.
Complete Filmography & Success Status
Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Hjördis Petterson.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 | Hans Christian and the Geographic Society | Änkan | Average | Similar → |
| 1981 | SOPOR | Eleonora Bruse, Châtelaine | Average | Similar → |
| 1980 | Children's Island | Olga | Average | Similar → |
| 1980 | To Be a Millionaire | Mushroom picker | Flop | Similar → |
| 1978 | The Adventures of Picasso | Grandmëre (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1969 | The Passion of Anna | Johan's Sister (uncredited) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1969 | The lift that went down into hell | The female devil | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1968 | Pappa varför är du arg? Du gjorde likadant själv när du var ung | Mrs. Svea Vikingson | Average | Similar → |
| 1966 | Sadist | - | Average | Similar → |
| 1965 | The Cats | Anna | Flop | Similar → |
| 1962 | Lady in White | Julia Rask | Average | Similar → |
| 1961 | The Pleasure Garden | Ellen Franzén | Hit | Similar → |
| 1961 | The Heist | Mrs. Jansson | Average | Similar → |
| 1961 | Ljuvlig är sommarnatten | Fanny Falkman | Average | Similar → |
| 1960 | When Darkness Falls | Tekla Motander | Flop | Similar → |
| 1960 | Three Wishes | - | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1959 | Fridolfs farliga ålder | Selma Olsson | Average | Similar → |
| 1959 | Face of Fire | - | Average | Similar → |
| 1959 | Face of Fire | Mrs. Kovac | Average | Similar → |
| 1959 | Swinging at the Castle | Madam Rochelle | Average | Similar → |
| 1958 | Fridolf sticker opp! | Selma Olsson | Average | Similar → |
| 1958 | Miss April | Fru Berg | Hit | Similar → |
| 1957 | The Master Detective Lives Dangerously | Mrs. Karlsson | Hit | Similar → |
| 1957 | Lille Fridolf blir morfar | Selma Olsson | Average | Similar → |
| 1957 | Count on Trouble | Clara Grepeclou | Average | Similar → |
| 1956 | Little Fridolf and Me | Selma Olsson | Average | Similar → |
| 1956 | Swing it, fröken | Alma Ståhlberg | Average | Similar → |
| 1954 | En karl i köket | Bertha Stenmark | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1954 | Dance on Roses | Olga Eckers | Flop | Similar → |
| 1954 | I rök och dans | Aurora Königsmarck | Average | Similar → |
| 1953 | Dumbom | Svea Holmström | Flop | Similar → |
| 1953 | Resan till dej | Dagmar Vikström | Flop | Similar → |
| 1953 | Hidden in the Fog | Annie Eriksson | Average | Similar → |
| 1953 | We Three Debutantes | - | Hit | Similar → |
| 1952 | Klasskamrater | Wilma Pettersson | Average | Similar → |
| 1952 | När syrenerna blomma | Mrs. Lamberg | Flop | Similar → |
| 1948 | Little Martin Returns | Fräulein Schultze | Average | Similar → |
| 1947 | A Ship to India | Sofi | Hit | Similar → |
| 1947 | Stackars lilla Sven | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 1946 | While the Door Was Locked | Frida Johansson | Average | Similar → |
| 1946 | It Rains on Our Love | Mrs. Anderson | Hit | Similar → |
| 1946 | Försök inte med mej... | Switchboard operator | Average | Similar → |
| 1945 | Wandering with the Moon | Linda Fristedt | Hit | Similar → |
| 1944 | Lilla helgonet | Priorinnan | Average | Similar → |
| 1944 | Appassionata | Guest at the Restaurant | Flop | Similar → |
| 1943 | The Sin of Anna Lans | Mrs. Herlen | Average | Similar → |
| 1942 | Jacob's Ladder | Mrs. Knutsson | Average | Similar → |
| 1942 | We Home Toilers | Laura Larsson | Average | Similar → |
| 1940 | Kiss Her! | Fru Rosa Blom | Average | Similar → |
| 1928 | Parisiennes | - | Average | Similar → |
Hjördis Petterson - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Hjördis Petterson?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Hjördis Petterson is "The lift that went down into hell" with a rating of 9.0/10.
How many movies has Hjördis Petterson acted in?
Hjördis Petterson has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Hjördis Petterson?
Other notable films include "En karl i köket", "Three Wishes", and "The Passion of Anna".