Edvard Persson
ActingAbout Edvard Persson
Carl Edvard Persson (17 January 1888, in Sankt Pauli parish, Malmö, Scania – 19 September 1957, in Helsingborg, Scania) was a celebrated Swedish actor, director and singer. During his time, he was well-known in the entire country, but through many of his films and songs, he is often associated with his home province, Scania (Swedish and Danish: Skåne).
Edvard Persson Movies & Career Overview
The filmography of Edvard Persson reflects exceptional commercial consistency. Across 47 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.
Dominant Genre
A large portion of Edvard Persson's work falls within the Comedy genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.
Success Ratio
Approximately 70% of Edvard Persson'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 Greve Svensson, which stands out as a key performance.
Best Edvard Persson Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Edvard Persson's career based on audience ratings.
Full Filmography
Every movie Edvard Persson has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1995 | Stjärnbilder | (archive footage) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1993 | Minns ni? | (archive footage) | Flop | Similar → |
| 1956 | Där möllorna gå... | Blomster-Pelle Pettersson | Hit | Similar → |
| 1955 | Blue sky | Fridolf Rundquist | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1954 | En natt på Glimmingehus | Nils ''Gammel-Nils'' Jeppsson | Hit | Similar → |
| 1953 | Flickan från Backafall | Silla-Sven | Flop | Similar → |
| 1951 | Greve Svensson | Anders Svensson | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1950 | Pimpernel Svensson | Anders "Pimpernel" Svensson | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1949 | Number 17 | Calle Svensson | Hit | Similar → |
| 1949 | Sven Tusan | - | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1948 | Vart hjärta har sin saga | baron Henrik Löwencrona af Löwstaborg | Hit | Similar → |
| 1948 | Glada paraden | (archive footage) | Flop | Similar → |
| 1947 | Jens Mons in America | Jens Månsson | Flop | Similar → |
| 1946 | The Bells in Old Town | Karl-Magnus Berg | Hit | Similar → |
| 1945 | The Happy Tailor | Sören Sörenson | Hit | Similar → |
| 1944 | Turn of the Century | Munthe | Average | Similar → |
| 1943 | Life in the Country | Zakarias Bräsig | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1942 | The Station Master | Carl Malm | Hit | Similar → |
| 1942 | Sun Over Klara | Ararat | Average | Similar → |
| 1941 | Snapphanar | Grimme-Jens | Average | Similar → |
| 1941 | Sunny Sunberg | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 1940 | A Sailor on Horseback | Lasse Borg | Average | Similar → |
| 1940 | Blyge Anton | Karl Anton Malm | Hit | Similar → |
| 1939 | Charlie the Innkeeper | Kalle Jeppsson | Flop | Similar → |
| 1939 | The Paymaster | Henrik Karlsson | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1938 | Baldevins bröllop | - | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1937 | Old Titans Are Still Here | - | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1936 | South of the Highway | Edward Månsson | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1936 | Våran pojke | Lars Blomquis, Florist | Hit | Similar → |
| 1935 | Larsson i andra giftet | - | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1935 | Close Relations | - | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1934 | The Women Around Larsson | Lasse Larsson | Hit | Similar → |
| 1934 | The Girls from the Old Town | Edvard "Lasse" Larsson | Hit | Similar → |
| 1933 | Hemliga Svensson | August Olsson | Hit | Similar → |
| 1933 | Saturday Nights | Napoleon "Nappe" Johansson | Hit | Similar → |
| 1933 | Den farliga leken | August Vredberg, Accountant | Hit | Similar → |
| 1933 | Augustas lilla felsteg | Smulle Månsson | Flop | Similar → |
| 1932 | Två hjärtan och en skuta | - | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1932 | Sten Stensson Stéen från Eslöv på nya äventyr | - | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1932 | Shanty Town | Lasse Larsson | Average | Similar → |
| 1928 | The Hatter’s Ball | August Cederström | Average | Similar → |
| 1927 | Cruising with the Lightning | Kalle "Blixten" Svensson | Hit | Similar → |
| 1927 | What a Woman Wants | Kalle Pettersson 'Potatis-Kalle' | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1927 | Quick as Lightning | Kalle 'Blixten' Svensson | Hit | Similar → |
| 1926 | Millionaire for a Day | Kalle 'Blixten' Svensson | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1925 | The Old Manor | - | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1924 | The Students at Tröstehult | Tobias Bruce, tutor | Average | Similar → |
Edvard Persson - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Edvard Persson?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Edvard Persson is "Greve Svensson" with a rating of 10.0/10.
How many movies has Edvard Persson acted in?
Edvard Persson has been featured in at least 47 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Edvard Persson?
Other notable films include "Stjärnbilder", "Life in the Country", and "Två hjärtan och en skuta".