Ted Gärdestad
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Ted Gärdestad, born on February 18, 1956, was a Swedish singer, composer, musician, and actor. He rose to fame as a teenager in the 1970s and quickly became one of Sweden's most beloved pop artists. Together with his brother Kenneth Gärdestad, who wrote the lyrics to most of his songs, he created several timeless classics. In 1979, he represented Sweden in the Eurovision Song Contest with the song "Satellite". He also appeared in a number of Swedish television productions and a few films as an actor. In 1966, he appeared in SVT's Christmas calendar series "En småstad vid seklets början". In his later years, Ted Gärdestad lived with mental illness, which led him to end his life on June 22, 1997.
Best Ted Gärdestad Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Ted Gärdestad's career based on audience ratings.
Complete Filmography & Success Status
Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Ted Gärdestad.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Året var 1975 | Self (archive footage) | Flop | Similar → |
| 2024 | Det svenska schlagerkriget | Self (archive footage) | Flop | Similar → |
| 2024 | Stikkan | Self (archive footage) | Flop | Similar → |
| 2018 | Ted: Show Me Love | Self (archive footage) | Hit | Similar → |
| 2016 | Ted Gärdestad - För kärlekens skull | Self (archive footage) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1998 | Ted - till minne av en popartist | Self (archive footage) | Flop | Similar → |
| 1980 | Spela Allan | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 1979 | Listen to the Music | Self / Host | Flop | Similar → |
| 1979 | ABBA in Switzerland | Self | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1976 | ABBA-dabba-doo | Self | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1973 | The Stone Face | Ted | Hit | Similar → |
| 1972 | Ett, tu -73 | Self | Flop | Similar → |
| 1970 | Story of a Woman | Swedish Boy Playing Accordion (uncredited) | Flop | Similar → |
| N/A | My Brother Ted | Self (archive footage) | Flop | Similar → |
| 1969 | The Rainy Day | Self | Flop | Similar → |
| 1967 | Kärlek - Ett minnesprogram | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 1966 | En vagn kommer lastad | Self | Flop | Similar → |
Ted Gärdestad - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Ted Gärdestad?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Ted Gärdestad is "ABBA-dabba-doo" with a rating of 8.5/10.
How many movies has Ted Gärdestad acted in?
Ted Gärdestad has been featured in at least 17 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Ted Gärdestad?
Other notable films include "Ted Gärdestad - För kärlekens skull", "ABBA in Switzerland", and "Ted: Show Me Love".