Nils Poppe
ActingAbout Nils Poppe
Nils Poppe (31 May 1908 – 28 June 2000) was a Swedish actor, comedian, director, screenwriter and theatre manager. He is internationally most famous for his part in Ingmar Bergman's The Seventh Seal, but in Sweden he was much loved and participated in over 50 films on cinema and TV.
Nils Poppe Movies & Career Overview
The filmography of Nils Poppe reflects exceptional commercial consistency. 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 Poppe's work falls within the Comedy genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.
Success Ratio
Approximately 78% of Nils Poppe'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 Bröderna Östermans huskors, which stands out as a key performance.
Best Nils Poppe Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Nils Poppe's career based on audience ratings.
Full Filmography
Every movie Nils Poppe has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Nils Poppe: Rolig till varje pris | (archive footage) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1995 | Stjärnbilder | (archive footage) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1994 | Bröderna Östermans huskors | Nils Österman | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1993 | Spanska flugan | Anton Tideman | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1992 | The Flower from Hawaii | Jimmy Boy | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1991 | Två man om en änka | Emil "Mille" Pettersson | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1990 | My Sister and I | Fabian Filosel | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1989 | AB Dun & Bolster | Putte Bolster | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1988 | Take Me! I'm Yours! | Calle Pettersson | Hit | Similar → |
| 1986 | Fars lille påg | Amandus Propp | Hit | Similar → |
| 1985 | Lilla helgonet | Célestin / Floridor | Hit | Similar → |
| 1982 | Sten Stensson Stéen går igen | Sten Stensson Stéen | Hit | Similar → |
| 1978 | Fantastiska pappa | Perrichon | Hit | Similar → |
| 1977 | Oskulden från Mölle | Putte Bolster, Duuns kompanjon | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1967 | Greven från gränden | Tiburtius "Tibbe" Pettersson | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1960 | The Devil's Eye | The Vicar | Hit | Similar → |
| 1959 | Lejon på stan | Charlie | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1959 | Just a Waiter | Fabian Bom | Hit | Similar → |
| 1957 | The Seventh Seal | Jof | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1956 | Skorpan | - | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1955 | Ljuset från Lund | Sten Stensson Steen | Hit | Similar → |
| 1955 | Stampen | Patrik Palmquist | Average | Similar → |
| 1953 | Dumbom | Fabian Bom | Average | Similar → |
| 1952 | Adolf i toppform | - | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1952 | Kronans glada gossar | - | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1951 | Livat på luckan | - | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1951 | Tull-Bom | Fabian Bom | Average | Similar → |
| 1949 | Father Bom | Fabian Bom | Average | Similar → |
| 1949 | The Lord from the Lane | Tiburtius 'Tibbe' Pettersson | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1949 | Hur tokigt som helst | Jack of all trades | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1948 | Private Bom | Fabian Bom | Flop | Similar → |
| 1947 | Tappa inte sugen | Pelle Olsson | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1947 | Stackars lilla Sven | - | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1946 | The Balloon | Sten Stensson Steen / Orvar Knatte / Yusuf / The King / Beppo | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1946 | Money: A Tragicomic Saga | Harry Orvar Larsson | Hit | Similar → |
| 1945 | Females At Play | Sgt. Kalle Svensson | Average | Similar → |
| 1945 | Sten Stensson kommer till stan | Sten Stensson Stéen | Average | Similar → |
| 1943 | Det spökar - det spökar... | Vicke Vire | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1943 | Som fallen från skyarna | Dr. Baltazar | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1943 | Aktören | Philip Vinberg | Average | Similar → |
| 1942 | Tre skojiga skojare | Fabian Lundegren | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1942 | Tre glada tokar | Brutus Rhuter | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1940 | Beredskapspojkar | Nisse Nyberg | Average | Similar → |
| 1940 | Karusellen går | Nisse Lind | Hit | Similar → |
| 1940 | ...som en tjuv om natten | Manager Svalling | Average | Similar → |
| 1940 | Kronans käcka gossar | 52 Nisse Ek | Flop | Similar → |
| 1939 | Melodin från Gamla Stan | Nisse Karlsson, musician | Hit | Similar → |
| 1939 | Spöke till salu | - | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1939 | Adolf i eld och lågor | Knutte | Hit | Similar → |
| 1937 | Send Home Number 7 | Undergraduate Blom | Super Hit | Similar → |
Nils Poppe - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Nils Poppe?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Nils Poppe is "Bröderna Östermans huskors" with a rating of 10.0/10.
How many movies has Nils Poppe acted in?
Nils Poppe has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Nils Poppe?
Other notable films include "Stjärnbilder", "Skorpan", and "My Sister and I".