Peter Harryson - Actor Profile

Peter Harryson

Acting
Updated: May 10, 2026
27Total Films
10.0 Highest Rated
Born: Apr 2, 1948
Birth Place: Norrköping, Östergötlands län, Sverige

About Peter Harryson

John Peter Kaj Harryson (born 2 April 1948) is a Swedish actor, singer and entertainer. He is the son of actor John Harryson (1926–2008). From 1994 until 2001, Harryson played antagonist Pehr Silver in the soap opera Rederiet. He is also known from hosting the game show Så ska det låta. In the 1980s, he worked extensively with dubbing cartoons into Swedish. Three of his most famous roles are that of pilot Roy Focker in the Swedish dub of the film Macross: Do You Remember Love? , Shaggy Rogers in the Scooby-Doo-series, and Ernie in Svenska Sesam (The second Swedish version of Sesame Street).

Peter Harryson Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of Peter Harryson reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 27 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.

Dominant Genre

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

Success Ratio

Approximately 44% of Peter Harryson'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 Lysistrate, which stands out as a key performance.

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Best Peter Harryson Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Peter Harryson's career based on audience ratings.

Full Filmography

Every movie Peter Harryson has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
2021 Bröllop, begravning och dop - filmen Conny Karlsson Flop Similar →
2000 Peter-No-Tail and the Big Treasure Hunt Pettersson Average Similar →
2000 The Dog Hotel Jägmästarn (voice) Hit Similar →
1999 Örjan – Den höjdrädde örnen (voice) Hit Similar →
1997 Young Jönsson Gang Showing Off The Tivoli director Flop Similar →
1997 Nature's Warrior Estate Owner Flop Similar →
1993 Dockpojken The mailman Super Hit Similar →
1991 T. Sventon och fallet Isabella "Direktörn" Hit Similar →
1990 I morgon var en dröm Ronnie Hit Similar →
1990 Exit Hilding Hit Similar →
1988 One Way Ticket Bertil Flop Similar →
1986 Hassel - Beskyddarna "Falköga", criminal detective Average Similar →
1984 The Jönsson Gang Gets Gold Fever The Driver Average Similar →
1984 Joker Face - Super Hit Similar →
1982 One-Week Bachelors Göran Flop Similar →
1982 The Jönsson Gang & Dynamite Harry The Spotter Average Similar →
1981 Who Pulled the Plug? Policeman Average Similar →
1981 Lysistrate - Super Hit Similar →
1980 A Dream Play - Super Hit Similar →
1980 Det vita lyser i mörkret Lantbrevbäraren Flop Similar →
1980 Räkan från Maxim Hertig de Valmonté Super Hit Similar →
1978 Bröllopet - Flop Similar →
1978 Nattens lekar - Flop Similar →
1973 The Wedding - Flop Similar →
1971 Söndagspromenaden Love Super Hit Similar →
1970 The Magic Circle Holmberg Hit Similar →
N/A Stall-Erik and the Snapphans - Flop Similar →

Peter Harryson - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Peter Harryson?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Peter Harryson is "Lysistrate" with a rating of 10.0/10.

How many movies has Peter Harryson acted in?

Peter Harryson has been featured in at least 27 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Peter Harryson?

Other notable films include "Räkan från Maxim", "Joker Face", and "Dockpojken".

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