Gösta Wälivaara

Acting

Freshness: Jan 13, 2026

8Total Films

5.9 Highest Rated

Born: Jun 6, 1940

Birth Place: Gällivare, Norrbottens län, Sweden

Career Statistics & Market Influence

Analyzing the cinematic journey of Gösta Wälivaara reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 8 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.

Genre Dominance: Comedy

The majority of Gösta Wälivaara's filmography leans towards the Comedy 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 0% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Gösta Wälivaara remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Who Framed Harry Lund?, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.

Best Gösta Wälivaara Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Gösta Wälivaara's career based on audience ratings.

★5.9

Who Framed Harry Lund? (1991) movie poster

★5.9

Who Framed Harry Lund? — Harry Lund is having a bad day. First he gets fired. And then loses his entire fortune at an illegal gambling club. On h

Who Framed Harry Lund?

1991•Comedy

★5.8

Karlsson on the Roof (1974) movie poster

★5.8

Karlsson on the Roof — Svante is a young boy who lives with his family in a Stockholm apartment. One day he meets Karlsson, a chubby little man

Karlsson on the Roof

1974•Family

★5.2

★5.2

The Smuggler King — It's the early 20s, just after World War I. In Sweden, restrictions on alcohol are harder than most people like and so,

The Smuggler King

1985•Comedy

★4.5

★4.5

Blushing Charlie — Truckdriver and bachelor Charlie meets homeless and seven months pregnant Pia. They both dream of finding someone to sha

Blushing Charlie

1970•Drama

★2.5

★2.5

Big Business — Gösta Eriksson, a hairdresser, buys a car from used-car dealer Bertil Planåker. But Gösta soon discovers that the car is

Big Business

1985•Comedy

Complete Filmography & Success Status

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Gösta Wälivaara.

Year	Movie	Character	Success	More
1991	Who Framed Harry Lund?	Drunk	Average	Similar →
1985	Big Business	Gösta Eriksson	Flop	Similar →
1985	The Smuggler King	Bankkamrer	Flop	Similar →
1974	Karlsson on the Roof	Rulle	Average	Similar →
1973	Snövit och de sju små dvärgarna	Prinsen	Flop	Similar →
1971	47:an Löken	33:an	Flop	Similar →
1970	Blushing Charlie	-	Flop	Similar →
N/A	Transportsadisterna	-	Flop	Similar →

Gösta Wälivaara - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Gösta Wälivaara?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Gösta Wälivaara is "Who Framed Harry Lund?" with a rating of 5.9/10.

How many movies has Gösta Wälivaara acted in?

Gösta Wälivaara has been featured in at least 8 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Gösta Wälivaara?

Other notable films include "Karlsson on the Roof", "The Smuggler King", and "Blushing Charlie".