Jarl Kulle - Actor Profile

Jarl Kulle

Acting
Updated: May 10, 2026
50Total Films
10.0 Highest Rated
Born: Feb 27, 1927
Birth Place: Ekeby, Malmöhus län, Sweden

About Jarl Kulle

Jarl Lage Kulle was a Swedish stage and screen actor, director and singer. He graduated from the Royal Dramatic Theatre's acting school in 1949, was subsequently employed at the theatre and was a member of the ensemble till 1995. In total, Kulle played in 76 plays at the Royal dramatic Theatre in Stockholm. In 1959 he appeared as Henry Higgins in the musical "My Fair Lady" at Oscarsteatern, Stockholm. Thirteen years earlier, in 1946, Jarl Kulle made his film debut in a minor role. Ten years later he was offered major parts as first lover and prince charming. Internationally he's probably most known for his performances in Ingmar Bergman's "Smiles of a Summer Night" and "Fanny and Alexander".

Jarl Kulle Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of Jarl Kulle reflects a strong mix of popular and critically appreciated roles. Across 50 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.

Dominant Genre

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

Success Ratio

Approximately 56% of Jarl Kulle'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 Stjärnbilder, which stands out as a key performance.

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Best Jarl Kulle Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Jarl Kulle's career based on audience ratings.

Full Filmography

Every movie Jarl Kulle has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
1995 Jag Kulle Self Flop Similar →
1995 Stjärnbilder (archive footage) Super Hit Similar →
1995 Alfred Immanuel Nobel Flop Similar →
1994 Zorn Oscar II Average Similar →
1993 Minns ni? (archive footage) Flop Similar →
1993 The Telegraphist Mack Flop Similar →
1990 Herman Panten Average Similar →
1987 Babette's Feast General Lorens Löwenhielm Hit Similar →
1983 Alf Sjöberg - mästaren - Flop Similar →
1982 Fanny and Alexander Gustav Adolf Ekdahl Super Hit Similar →
1981 Rasmus and the Vagabond Hilding Lif Average Similar →
1980 Swedenhielms - Super Hit Similar →
1974 Around the World in 80 Days Phileas Fogg Hit Similar →
1974 The White Carnation Docent Average Similar →
1974 Karl XII Karl XII Super Hit Similar →
1972 Ture Sventon - Privatdetektiv Ture Sventon Average Similar →
1970 Good-Bye Nana Ministern Super Hit Similar →
1969 Miss and Mrs Sweden Leif Mix Average Similar →
1969 The Bookseller Who Gave Up Bathing Krakow Hit Similar →
1966 My Sister My Love Baron Carl Ulrik Alsmeden Hit Similar →
1964 Dear John John Berndtsson Flop Similar →
1964 Dance Around the Guldbaggen Self Flop Similar →
1964 Swedish Wedding Night Hilmer Westlund Average Similar →
1964 Är du inte riktigt klok? Hans Ringmar Hit Similar →
1964 All These Women Cornelius Average Similar →
1964 Pappa Sandrew - Flop Similar →
1963 The Girl and the Press Photographer - Hit Similar →
1962 Kort är sommaren Thomas Glahn Super Hit Similar →
1962 Wonderful Adventures of Nils Mårten Gåskarl (voice) Average Similar →
1962 Den kære familie Klaes Hit Similar →
1961 Lita på mej, älskling! Karl Särner Average Similar →
1961 Do You Believe in Angels? Jan Froman Hit Similar →
1960 The Devil's Eye Don Juan Hit Similar →
1960 Av hjärtans lust Baron Patrik Sinclair Super Hit Similar →
1959 Sängkammartjuven Johan Jacob Wenkel Average Similar →
1958 Miss April Osvald Berg Hit Similar →
1957 Ingen morgondag Viktor Aaltonen Super Hit Similar →
1957 A Dreamer's Journey Dan Andersson Hit Similar →
1956 Song of the Scarlet Flower Olof Koskela Hit Similar →
1956 Last Pair Out Ernst Farell Flop Similar →
1955 Smiles of a Summer Night Count Carl Magnus Malcolm Hit Similar →
1954 Karin Månsdotter King Erik of Sweden Average Similar →
1953 Barabbas Leper at Death Valley Hit Similar →
1952 The 69th, the sergeant and me - Super Hit Similar →
1952 Love - Super Hit Similar →
1952 Waiting Women Kaj Average Similar →
1952 Defiance - Hit Similar →
1951 Leva på 'Hoppet' Jalle Super Hit Similar →
1950 The Quartet That Split Up Ture Borg Super Hit Similar →
1946 Ungdom i fara Jänkarn Super Hit Similar →

Jarl Kulle - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Jarl Kulle?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Jarl Kulle is "Stjärnbilder" with a rating of 10.0/10.

How many movies has Jarl Kulle acted in?

Jarl Kulle has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Jarl Kulle?

Other notable films include "Ungdom i fara", "Av hjärtans lust", and "The Quartet That Split Up".

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