Gunnar Tolnæs - Actor Profile

Gunnar Tolnæs

Acting
Updated: May 11, 2026
30Total Films
10.0 Highest Rated
Born: Dec 7, 1879
Birth Place: Oslo, Norway

About Gunnar Tolnæs

Gunnar Tolnæs was a Norwegian actor with a long history acting in stage plays in his home country, before he eventually joined Nordisk Film in Denmark, and became one of their early star actors, appearing in 27 films.

Gunnar Tolnæs Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of Gunnar Tolnæs reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 30 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.

Dominant Genre

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

Success Ratio

Approximately 47% of Gunnar Tolnæs'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 Her Little Majesty, which stands out as a key performance.

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Best Gunnar Tolnæs Movies Ranked

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

Full Filmography

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

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
N/A Meister Spitzbube Alexander Steen Flop Similar →
1928 Sex in Chains Fabrikant Rudolf Steinau Flop Similar →
1926 The Sleeping House Richard Torp Average Similar →
1926 Oriental Love - Super Hit Similar →
1925 Her Little Majesty - Super Hit Similar →
1924 Little Dorrit Arthur Clennam Super Hit Similar →
1924 The Little Austrian - Hit Similar →
1924 My Friend the Detective - Hit Similar →
1924 Honeymoon Island - Super Hit Similar →
1922 The Hand of Fate Erik Sørensen, herredsfoged Super Hit Similar →
1921 Mirrors of the Soul - Super Hit Similar →
1921 Sturmflut des Lebens Dr. Heinz Sanden Super Hit Similar →
1921 Prometheus - Flop Similar →
1921 Die Lieblingsfrau des Maharadscha The Maharaja of Odhapur Flop Similar →
1920 A Romance of Riches - Super Hit Similar →
1919 Lykkelandet - Flop Similar →
1919 A Daughter of Brahma - Super Hit Similar →
1919 Hendes Helt - Flop Similar →
1918 A Friend of the People Ernst Kamp - Typographer Hit Similar →
1918 A Trip to Mars Avanti Planetaros Average Similar →
1918 Mands Vilje - Flop Similar →
1917 The Pierrot Jean Riot Flop Similar →
1917 Livets Gøglespil - Super Hit Similar →
1917 A Prince of Bharata The Maharaja Super Hit Similar →
1916 His Innocent Dupe Jurian Fox - Detective Flop Similar →
1915 When Artists Love - Flop Similar →
1915 One of the Many Erik Wall Flop Similar →
1914 Children of the Streets Karl Sterner Flop Similar →
1914 Halfbreed Captain von Stahl Flop Similar →
1914 The Brothers Georg Williams Flop Similar →

Gunnar Tolnæs - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Gunnar Tolnæs?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Gunnar Tolnæs is "Her Little Majesty" with a rating of 10.0/10.

How many movies has Gunnar Tolnæs acted in?

Gunnar Tolnæs has been featured in at least 30 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Gunnar Tolnæs?

Other notable films include "Livets Gøglespil", "A Prince of Bharata", and "Sturmflut des Lebens".

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