Torsten Lilliecrona
ActingAbout Torsten Lilliecrona
Torsten Lilliecrona (4 January 1921 – 15 October 1999) was a Swedish actor. He is mostly famous for his role as Melker Melkersson in the highly successful TV show Vi på Saltkråkan (Life on Seacrow Island) for which Astrid Lindgren wrote the script.
Career Statistics & Market Influence
Analyzing the cinematic journey of Torsten Lilliecrona 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 Torsten Lilliecrona'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 20% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Torsten Lilliecrona remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Astrid Lindgren's Christmas, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.
Best Torsten Lilliecrona Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Torsten Lilliecrona's career based on audience ratings.
Complete Filmography & Success Status
Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Torsten Lilliecrona.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Astrid Lindgren's Christmas | Melker | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1981 | Höjdhoppar'n | Doctor | Hit | Similar → |
| 1969 | You're Lying! | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 1968 | Life on Seacrow Island | Melker Melkersson | Average | Similar → |
| 1968 | Pappa varför är du arg? Du gjorde likadant själv när du var ung | Gustav Vikingson | Average | Similar → |
| 1966 | Tjorven and Mysak | Melker Melkersson | Average | Similar → |
| 1965 | Tjorven and Skrallan | Melker Melkersson | Average | Similar → |
| 1964 | Tjorven, Batsman, and Moses | Melker Melkersson | Average | Similar → |
| 1962 | The Devil's Messenger | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 1961 | The Brig Three Lilies | Skollärare Esberg | Average | Similar → |
| 1961 | Do You Believe in Angels? | Stenman | Hit | Similar → |
| 1960 | On a Bench in a Park | Theater director | Flop | Similar → |
| 1960 | Susanne | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 1959 | Crime in Paradise | Torsten Lindgren | Average | Similar → |
| 1959 | Swinging at the Castle | Driver | Average | Similar → |
| 1958 | Jazz Boy | Guest at Teddy's party | Hit | Similar → |
| 1957 | Far till sol och vår | Trent | Flop | Similar → |
| 1957 | Lille Fridolf blir morfar | Patrik, Cecilia's husband | Average | Similar → |
| 1957 | Count on Trouble | - | Average | Similar → |
| 1956 | Girls Without Rooms | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 1956 | The Right to Love | - | Average | Similar → |
| 1955 | Flicka i kasern | furiren | Flop | Similar → |
| 1955 | Darling of Mine | Man at the train station | Flop | Similar → |
| 1955 | Mord, lilla vän | Rune Gordon | Flop | Similar → |
| 1954 | Sir Arne's Treasure | Prison guard | Average | Similar → |
| 1954 | The Yellow Squadron | Doctor | Average | Similar → |
| 1954 | Karin Månsdotter | Jon Månsson, guard | Flop | Similar → |
| 1954 | A Lesson in Love | - | Hit | Similar → |
| 1954 | Never with my crowbar or… The Dream Thief | Bergman | Flop | Similar → |
| 1953 | Dumbom | Beppo the clown | Flop | Similar → |
| 1953 | Fartfeber | Lundkvist, lector | Flop | Similar → |
| 1953 | I dur och skur | Stig's director | Flop | Similar → |
| 1953 | Barabbas | Supervisor at copper mine on Cyprus | Average | Similar → |
| 1953 | Barabbas | - | Average | Similar → |
| 1953 | Summer with Monika | Driver at the Vegetable Store | Hit | Similar → |
| 1952 | Secrets of Women | Waiter at the nightclub | Average | Similar → |
| 1951 | Summer Interlude | Ljus-Pelle | Hit | Similar → |
| 1951 | Tull-Bom | French prison guard | Flop | Similar → |
| 1949 | Love Wins Out | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 1949 | Prison | - | Hit | Similar → |
| 1949 | Gatan | Plain-clothes policeman | Flop | Similar → |
| 1948 | Private Bom | Corporal (uncredited) | Flop | Similar → |
| 1948 | Port of Call | Tuppen's Friend (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1946 | The Balloon | - | Hit | Similar → |
| 1944 | The Emperor of Portugallia | - | Average | Similar → |
| 1944 | The Girl and the Devil | Executioner | Average | Similar → |
| 1944 | The Invisible Wall | Soldier (uncredited) | Flop | Similar → |
| 1944 | Kungajakt | lackey to von Wismar, guards Rehusen and Riddercrantz (uncredited) | Flop | Similar → |
| 1943 | Kungsgatan | Vilgott, Marta's fiance | Average | Similar → |
| 1942 | Ride Tonight! | Anders Månsson (uncredited) | Flop | Similar → |
Torsten Lilliecrona - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Torsten Lilliecrona?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Torsten Lilliecrona is "Astrid Lindgren's Christmas" with a rating of 9.0/10.
How many movies has Torsten Lilliecrona acted in?
Torsten Lilliecrona has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Torsten Lilliecrona?
Other notable films include "Summer Interlude", "Summer with Monika", and "Jazz Boy".