Karl-Arne Holmsten
ActingAbout Karl-Arne Holmsten
Karl-Arne Holmsten was a Swedish stage and screen actor. He made his film debut in Ragnar Arvedson's "Kustens glada kavaljerer" in 1938. Karl-Arne Holmsten portrayed the elegant detective John Hillman in five films by Arne Mattsson, based on Folke Mellvig's novels. He also played Maria Lang's detective Christer Wijk in two films.
Best Karl-Arne Holmsten Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Karl-Arne Holmsten's career based on audience ratings.
Complete Filmography & Success Status
Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Karl-Arne Holmsten.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1967 | Mördaren - en helt vanlig person | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 1963 | The Yellow Car | John Hillman | Flop | Similar → |
| 1962 | Lady in White | John Hillman | Average | Similar → |
| 1961 | Ljuvlig är sommarnatten | Christer Wijk | Average | Similar → |
| 1960 | When Darkness Falls | Christer Wijk | Flop | Similar → |
| 1959 | Rider in Blue | John Hillman | Average | Similar → |
| 1959 | Just a Waiter | Birger Norberg | Hit | Similar → |
| 1959 | Crime in Paradise | Einar Hansson | Average | Similar → |
| 1959 | Swinging at the Castle | Conke Lundberg | Average | Similar → |
| 1958 | Mannequin in Red | John Hillman | Hit | Similar → |
| 1958 | Vi på Väddö | Bengt Wolinder | Flop | Similar → |
| 1958 | Fridolf sticker opp! | Egon Lönn | Average | Similar → |
| 1958 | The Lady in Black | John Hillman | Average | Similar → |
| 1957 | Klarar Bananen Biffen? | Hamrin, direktör | Flop | Similar → |
| 1955 | Ljuset från Lund | Bengt Lundberg | Average | Similar → |
| 1955 | Darling of Mine | Jack Harris | Flop | Similar → |
| 1954 | The Yellow Squadron | Colonel | Average | Similar → |
| 1954 | Dance on Roses | Stig Broman | Flop | Similar → |
| 1954 | Flottans glada gossar | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 1953 | Resan till dej | Staffan Bendix | Flop | Similar → |
| 1952 | Klasskamrater | Anders Björk | Average | Similar → |
| 1952 | Secrets of Women | Eugen Lobelius | Average | Similar → |
| 1952 | One Fiancé at a Time | Arne Stockman, ingenjör, Lillans fästman | Average | Similar → |
| 1951 | Tull-Bom | Narrator | Flop | Similar → |
| 1951 | Puck heter jag | Roger Lindman | Average | Similar → |
| 1950 | Kyssen på kryssen | James Deckert | Flop | Similar → |
| 1950 | Fianceé for Hire | Allan Winkler | Average | Similar → |
| 1950 | Girl with Hyacinths | Willy Borge | Hit | Similar → |
| 1949 | Love Wins Out | Bertil Burman | Flop | Similar → |
| 1949 | Lång-Lasse i Delsbo | Narrator | Average | Similar → |
| 1949 | Farlig vår | Bo Hagberg | Flop | Similar → |
| 1948 | Each to His Own Way | Doctor | Average | Similar → |
| 1947 | A Guest Is Coming | Ragnar af Ernstam | Average | Similar → |
| 1947 | Daddy Wanted | Tom Hallman | Flop | Similar → |
| 1947 | The Bride Came Through the Ceiling | Ragnar Lejoncrona | Flop | Similar → |
| 1945 | Females At Play | Klas Bergsten | Average | Similar → |
| 1945 | Wandering with the Moon | Lieutenant Ekberg | Hit | Similar → |
| 1944 | The Emperor of Portugallia | August i Nol | Average | Similar → |
| 1944 | Like Everyone Else | Kurre Östberg | Flop | Similar → |
| 1944 | The Invisible Wall | Stefan Becker | Flop | Similar → |
| 1944 | Gröna hissen | Peter, Lillans man | Flop | Similar → |
| 1943 | Life and Death | Löjtnant Lönnbäck | Average | Similar → |
| 1943 | Örlogsmän | Arne Ramberg | Flop | Similar → |
| 1942 | Rospiggar | Karl-Erik Olovsson | Flop | Similar → |
| 1942 | We Home Toilers | Gunnar Andersson | Average | Similar → |
| 1941 | Magistrarna på sommarlov | Gösta Holmgren | Average | Similar → |
| 1940 | A Sailor on Horseback | Karl Gustav | Flop | Similar → |
| 1940 | Hanna in High Society | Gösta Björnberg | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1940 | Blyge Anton | Arne Boman | Flop | Similar → |
| 1939 | To Help the Lady of the House | Åke Willman | Flop | Similar → |
Karl-Arne Holmsten - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Karl-Arne Holmsten?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Karl-Arne Holmsten is "Hanna in High Society" with a rating of 8.5/10.
How many movies has Karl-Arne Holmsten acted in?
Karl-Arne Holmsten has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Karl-Arne Holmsten?
Other notable films include "Girl with Hyacinths", "Just a Waiter", and "Mannequin in Red".