
Wenche Foss
ActingWenche Foss Movies & Career Overview
The filmography of Wenche Foss reflects a strong mix of popular and critically appreciated roles. Across 47 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.
Dominant Genre
A large portion of Wenche Foss's work falls within the Drama genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.
Success Ratio
Approximately 53% of Wenche Foss'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 Trollfossen, which stands out as a key performance.
Best Wenche Foss Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Wenche Foss's career based on audience ratings.
Full Filmography
Every movie Wenche Foss has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | Blackmail for Beginners | Grandmother | Average | Similar → |
| 2002 | Music for Weddings and Funerals | Lisa | Flop | Similar → |
| 2002 | I Am Dina | Mistress Karen | Average | Similar → |
| 2001 | Rosmersholm | - | Hit | Similar → |
| 2000 | Ballen i øyet | Gammel dame | Flop | Similar → |
| 2000 | Don't Look Back | Halvor's grandmother | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1998 | Gurin with the Foxtail | Enkefru Stengelføhn-Glad (voice) | Flop | Similar → |
| 1998 | Arne Skouen - en mann for sin tid | herself | Flop | Similar → |
| 1993 | Rygg i rand, to i spann | Mrs Flo | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1993 | Act Naturally | Tora | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1988 | The Beginning of a Story | Tante Ally | Flop | Similar → |
| 1987 | På stigende kurs | Svigermor | Average | Similar → |
| 1985 | Farewell Illusions | Mor til Atle | Flop | Similar → |
| 1983 | Open Future | Hybelvertinne | Average | Similar → |
| 1982 | Victoria L. | Victoria Lund | Average | Similar → |
| 1981 | Julia Julia | Fru Åstrøm | Flop | Similar → |
| 1980 | Life and Death | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 1978 | John Gabriel Borkman | - | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1975 | The Pinchcliffe Grand Prix | Enkefru Stengelføhn-Glad (voice) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1974 | Fru Biksby og oberstens skinnkåpe | Fru Biksby | Flop | Similar → |
| 1974 | Scenes from a Marriage | Modern | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1974 | Bør Børson Jr. | Baronessen | Average | Similar → |
| 1973 | Aske | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 1970 | Song of Norway | Mrs. Hagerup | Flop | Similar → |
| 1970 | Operasjon V for vanvidd | Minister of Justice | Hit | Similar → |
| 1967 | Cocktailparty | Julia Shuttlethwaite | Hit | Similar → |
| 1967 | Gjør det lettere | - | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1964 | Oslofilm: Bak kulissene | Herself | Flop | Similar → |
| 1963 | Episode | The Mother | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1963 | The Wild Duck | Gina Ekdal | Flop | Similar → |
| 1963 | About Tilla | Sjefspsykologen | Hit | Similar → |
| 1962 | Lykke og krone | Narrator | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1962 | Tonny | Tonnys mor | Average | Similar → |
| 1959 | Støv på hjernen | Edna Grindheim | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1959 | The Master and His Servants | Fru Helmer | Hit | Similar → |
| 1954 | Portrettet | Sosse Laurantzon | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1953 | The bridal bouquet | En bardame | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1953 | The Disappearance of a Young Wife | Tore Haug, kriminalkonstabel | Hit | Similar → |
| 1952 | Det kunne vært deg | Ingrid | Average | Similar → |
| 1951 | Krane's Confectionery | Elise Gjør | Hit | Similar → |
| 1948 | Trollfossen | Sylvia Strøm | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1946 | Et spøkelse forelsker seg | Irene / «Barbara Buns» | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1945 | Rikard Nordraak | Louise Lund | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1942 | En herre med bart | Cecilie, hans kone | Average | Similar → |
| 1942 | Jeg drepte! | Liv Bøhmer | Hit | Similar → |
| 1942 | The Dangerous Game | Christine Sandemann, hans kone | Hit | Similar → |
| 1940 | Tørres Snørtevold | Frøken Thorsen | Hit | Similar → |
Wenche Foss - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Wenche Foss?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Wenche Foss is "Trollfossen" with a rating of 10.0/10.
How many movies has Wenche Foss acted in?
Wenche Foss has been featured in at least 47 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Wenche Foss?
Other notable films include "The bridal bouquet", "Episode", and "Act Naturally".



