Gunnar Olsson - Actor Profile

Gunnar Olsson

Acting
Updated: May 10, 2026
42Total Films
10.0 Highest Rated
Born: Jul 10, 1904
Birth Place: Nyköping, Södermanlands län, Sweden

About Gunnar Olsson

Gunnar Olsson was a Swedish stage and screen actor, director and screenwriter. He made his acting debut in Lorens Marmstedt's film "Kanske en diktare/Maybe a Poet" (1933) and his directing debut with "Järnets män/Men of Iron" (1935).

Gunnar Olsson Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of Gunnar Olsson reflects a strong mix of popular and critically appreciated roles. Across 42 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.

Dominant Genre

A large portion of Gunnar Olsson's work falls within the Drama genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.

Success Ratio

Approximately 57% of Gunnar Olsson'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 Mälarpirater, which stands out as a key performance.

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Best Gunnar Olsson Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Gunnar Olsson's career based on audience ratings.

Full Filmography

Every movie Gunnar Olsson has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
1974 A Stranger Came by Train - Average Similar →
1974 Sagan om Siv - Super Hit Similar →
1970 Körsbärsträdgården Firs Hit Similar →
1966 Adam in Sweden Persson Flop Similar →
1962 The Mistress The Old Man (uncredited) Average Similar →
1960 On a Bench in a Park Gustaf Andreas Wallin Flop Similar →
1959 Mälarpirater - Super Hit Similar →
1959 Måsen - Hit Similar →
1958 Jazz Boy Film director Super Hit Similar →
1958 Woman in a Fur Coat Forensic Chemist Flop Similar →
1957 Wild Strawberries Bishop (uncredited) Super Hit Similar →
1957 Som man bäddar... - Super Hit Similar →
1957 Gårdarna runt sjön Gardener Average Similar →
1957 The Seventh Seal Albertus Pictor Super Hit Similar →
1955 Gammal bygd i ny tid, Näsby-Frövi Speaker Flop Similar →
1955 Resa i natten Johan Super Hit Similar →
1954 Skrattbomben Professor Planius Super Hit Similar →
1954 Gabrielle Engkvist Average Similar →
1954 Gabrielle - Average Similar →
1954 Young Summer - Super Hit Similar →
1954 Seger i mörker Anders Persson Super Hit Similar →
1953 Dumbom Julius Average Similar →
1953 The Road to Klockrike Ahlbom, cigar maker Flop Similar →
1951 Summer Interlude Priest Hit Similar →
1951 Skeppare i blåsväder - Hit Similar →
1949 The Girl from the Third Row Lilja Average Similar →
1949 Vagabond Blacksmiths - Super Hit Similar →
1946 Harald Handfaste Bosse Enöga Average Similar →
1945 The Happy Tailor Parish constable Hit Similar →
1944 Old Clock of Roenneberga Masen, klockförsäljare Hit Similar →
1944 Snöstormen Kristoffer Super Hit Similar →
1941 Ung dam med tur - Super Hit Similar →
1940 Hanna in High Society Sundin Super Hit Similar →
1940 ...som en tjuv om natten Gren Average Similar →
1939 We Two Bogren Flop Similar →
1936 Our Building of Home and Community - Super Hit Similar →
1936 Bombi Bitt and Me Nils Gallilé Average Similar →
1936 Alla tiders Karlsson filmregissören Hit Similar →
1935 Flickor på fabrik - Super Hit Similar →
1934 Atlantäventyret Bob Holgert Flop Similar →
1933 Kanske en diktare Mr. Viding Flop Similar →
1933 En melodi om våren - Super Hit Similar →

Gunnar Olsson - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Gunnar Olsson?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Gunnar Olsson is "Mälarpirater" with a rating of 10.0/10.

How many movies has Gunnar Olsson acted in?

Gunnar Olsson has been featured in at least 42 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Gunnar Olsson?

Other notable films include "En melodi om våren", "Our Building of Home and Community", and "Sagan om Siv".

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