Per Oscarsson
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Per Oscar Heinrich Oscarsson (28 January 1927 – 31 December 2010) was a Swedish actor. He is best known for his role in the 1966 film Hunger, which earned him a Cannes Film Festival Award for Best Actor. Description above from the Wikipedia article Per Oscarsson, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.
Per Oscarsson Movies & Career Overview
The filmography of Per Oscarsson 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 Per Oscarsson's work falls within the Drama genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.
Success Ratio
Approximately 100% of Per Oscarsson'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 Ebon Lundin, which stands out as a key performance.
Best Per Oscarsson Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Per Oscarsson's career based on audience ratings.
Full Filmography
Every movie Per Oscarsson has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | The Director Who Disappeared: The Story of The Ninja Mission | Himself (archive footage) | Hit | Similar → |
| 2009 | The Girl Who Kicked the Hornet's Nest | Holger Palmgren | Hit | Similar → |
| 2009 | The Girl Who Played with Fire | Holger Palmgren | Hit | Similar → |
| 1998 | Little Big Sister | Dance Judge | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1993 | En nypa mull - vad är vi mer? | - | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1991 | Fasadklättraren | Larsson | Hit | Similar → |
| 1990 | Bulan | The poet | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1988 | Venus 90 | The wreck | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1988 | Storm | - | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1987 | Ondskans år | The Estate Owner | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1984 | Ronia: The Robber's Daughter | Borka | Hit | Similar → |
| 1984 | Vargen | Arnold Wolf | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1983 | Henrietta | Einar | Hit | Similar → |
| 1982 | Story of Small and Large Rabbit | Narrator (voice) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1981 | Hans Christian and the Geographic Society | Georg | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1980 | Outrage | - | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1979 | Heja Sverige! | - | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1979 | Charlotte Löwensköld | Pontus Friman | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1979 | Kristoffers hus | Kräftan | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1978 | The Adventures of Picasso | Apollinaire | Hit | Similar → |
| 1977 | Terror of Frankenstein | The Monster | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1976 | The Metamorphosis | - | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1973 | Ebon Lundin | Ebon Lundin | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1972 | The New Land | Pastor Törner | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1968 | Waltz of Sex | The Baptiser | Hit | Similar → |
| 1968 | A Dandy in Aspic | Pavel | Hit | Similar → |
| 1968 | Who Saw Him Die? | Sören Mårtensson | Hit | Similar → |
| 1966 | Here Is Your Life | Niklas | Hit | Similar → |
| 1966 | Noon Wine | Olaf Helton | Hit | Similar → |
| 1966 | Patrasket | Joe Meng | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1966 | Hunger | Pontus | Hit | Similar → |
| 1966 | The D.T.'s | Guest | Hit | Similar → |
| 1966 | Doktor Knock | Mousquet | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1965 | Bödeln | - | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1963 | Adam och Eva | Reverend Helge | Hit | Similar → |
| 1962 | Ticket to Paradise | Freddo Rossi | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1958 | Miss April | Sverker Ek | Hit | Similar → |
| 1955 | Kärlek på turné | Oskar Ölander | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1955 | Wild Birds | Nisse | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1953 | Möte med livet | Robert | Hit | Similar → |
| 1953 | We Three Debutantes | Lillebror Brummer | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1952 | Defiance | - | Hit | Similar → |
| 1951 | Leva på 'Hoppet' | Per | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1949 | Vi flyger på Rio | - | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1949 | Son of the Sea | Rolf Bakken | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1947 | Det vackraste på jorden | - | Hit | Similar → |
| 1946 | Ungdom i fara | Stickan | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1945 | Flickor i hamn | Young Man (uncredited) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1944 | Prince Gustaf | Prince August | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1944 | Young Eagles | Young Man (uncredited) | Super Hit | Similar → |
Per Oscarsson - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Per Oscarsson?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Per Oscarsson is "Ebon Lundin" with a rating of 10.0/10.
How many movies has Per Oscarsson acted in?
Per Oscarsson has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Per Oscarsson?
Other notable films include "Outrage", "Storm", and "Son of the Sea".