Nils Asther
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From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. Nils Anton Alfhild Asther (17 January 1897 - 13 October 1981) was a Danish-born Swedish actor active in Hollywood from 1926 to the mid 1950s, known for his beautiful face and often called "the male Greta Garbo". Between 1916 and 1963 he appeared in over 70 feature films, 16 done in the silent era. Description above from the Wikipedia article Nils Anton Alfhild Asther, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.
Nils Asther Movies & Career Overview
The filmography of Nils Asther 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 Nils Asther's work falls within the Drama genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.
Success Ratio
Approximately 54% of Nils Asther'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 Topsy and Eva, which stands out as a key performance.
Best Nils Asther Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Nils Asther's career based on audience ratings.
Full Filmography
Every movie Nils Asther has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Prejudice and Pride: Swedish Film Queer | Self (archive footage) | Average | Similar → |
| 1963 | Gudrun | Mr. Roscoe | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1962 | Lady in White | Simon Ek | Average | Similar → |
| 1961 | Svenska Floyd | Vincent Mitella | Average | Similar → |
| 1960 | When Darkness Falls | Vicar Tord Ekstedt | Average | Similar → |
| 1948 | The Feathered Serpent | Paul Evans | Average | Similar → |
| 1945 | Jealousy | Peter Urban | Average | Similar → |
| 1945 | Son of Lassie | Olav | Average | Similar → |
| 1945 | The Man in Half Moon Street | Dr. Julian Karell | Average | Similar → |
| 1944 | Alaska | Thomas Leroux | Hit | Similar → |
| 1944 | The Hour Before the Dawn | Kurt van der Breughel | Average | Similar → |
| 1943 | Mystery Broadcast | Ricky Moreno | Hit | Similar → |
| 1942 | Night Monster | Agor Singh | Average | Similar → |
| 1941 | The Night of January 16th | Bjorn Faulkner | Average | Similar → |
| 1941 | Dr. Kildare's Wedding Day | Constanzo Labardi | Hit | Similar → |
| 1941 | Forced Landing | Col. Jan Golas | Average | Similar → |
| 1937 | Make-Up | Bux | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1936 | Guilty Melody | Galloni | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1936 | The Marriage of Corbal | Varennes | Average | Similar → |
| 1935 | Abdul the Damned | Kadar Pasha, Chief of Police | Hit | Similar → |
| 1934 | Love Time | Franz Schubert | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1934 | The Love Captive | Dr. Alexis Collender | Hit | Similar → |
| 1934 | Madame Spy | Capt. Franck | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1933 | Storm at Daybreak | Capt. Geza Petery | Hit | Similar → |
| 1932 | The Bitter Tea of General Yen | General Yen | Average | Similar → |
| 1932 | The Washington Masquerade | Henri Brenner | Hit | Similar → |
| 1932 | Screen Snapshots (Series 12, No. 2) | Himself | Average | Similar → |
| 1932 | Letty Lynton | Emile Renaul | Hit | Similar → |
| 1932 | But the Flesh Is Weak | Prince Paul | Average | Similar → |
| 1929 | The Single Standard | Packy Cannon | Average | Similar → |
| 1929 | Wild Orchids | Prince de Gace | Average | Similar → |
| 1928 | Dream of Love | Prince Mauritz | Hit | Similar → |
| 1928 | The Cardboard Lover | Andre | Average | Similar → |
| 1928 | Our Dancing Daughters | Norman | Average | Similar → |
| 1928 | Loves of an Actress | Raoul Duval | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1928 | The Cossacks | Prince Olenin Stieshneff | Hit | Similar → |
| 1928 | Laugh, Clown, Laugh | Count Luigi Ravelli | Hit | Similar → |
| 1928 | The Blue Danube | Erich von Statzen | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1927 | Sorrell and Son | Christopher 'Kit' Sorrell | Average | Similar → |
| 1927 | Topsy and Eva | George Shelby | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1927 | Hotelratten | Fürst Ladrone | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1927 | Gauner im Frack | George Valeska | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1926 | The Sweet Girl | The Prince's Son | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1926 | The Golden Butterfly | Andy McFarland | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1926 | Adventure Mad | Reginald Ellis | Hit | Similar → |
| 1924 | Carl XII:s Courier | Stanislaus, Potockis nevö | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1923 | The Norrtull Gang | - | Hit | Similar → |
| 1922 | Love's Crucible | Apprentice | Hit | Similar → |
| 1918 | A Trip to Mars | Martian citizen | Average | Similar → |
| 1916 | The Wings | Aspiring actor | Average | Similar → |
Nils Asther - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Nils Asther?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Nils Asther is "Topsy and Eva" with a rating of 10.0/10.
How many movies has Nils Asther acted in?
Nils Asther has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Nils Asther?
Other notable films include "Love Time", "The Blue Danube", and "Make-Up".