Per Oscarsson

Acting

Per Oscarsson

Born January 28, 1927 · Stockholm, Sweden

Died December 31, 2010 · aged 83

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.

Known For

The Brothers LionheartThe Brothers Lionheart · 1977
The Brothers Lionheart
6.71977
MovieAdventureFantasy
After brothers Jonathan and Crusty pass away, they reunite in Nangijala, the land of eternal spring. Casting a long shadow over their world is the tyrant Tengil, ruler of the country Karmanjaka, where he’s building his new fortress up in the Ancient Mountains.
The Girl Who Kicked the Hornet's NestThe Girl Who Kicked the Hornet's Nest · 2009
The Girl Who Kicked the Hornet's Nest
7.12009
MovieActionThriller
After taking a bullet to the head, Salander is under close supervision in a hospital and is set to face trial for attempted murder on her eventual release. With the help of journalist Mikael Blomkvist and his researchers at Millennium magazine, Salander must prove her innocence. In doing this she plays against powerful enemies and her own past.
The Girl Who Played with FireThe Girl Who Played with Fire · 2009
The Girl Who Played with Fire
7.02009
MovieDramaAction
Mikael Blomkvist, publisher of Millennium magazine, has made his living exposing the crooked and corrupt practices of establishment Swedish figures. So when a young journalist approaches him with a meticulously researched thesis about sex trafficking in Sweden and those in high office who abuse underage girls, Blomkvist immediately throws himself into the investigation.
Doctor GlasDoctor Glas · 1968
Doctor Glas
6.41968
MovieDrama
Doctor Glas finds himself attracted to a young woman, married to a corrupt clergyman. She's miserable in her marriage, so he agrees to help in anyway he can. But he is quickly torn between passion and morality.
Young AndersenYoung Andersen · 2005
Young Andersen
6.42005
MovieDrama
A powerful modern film narrative, set in a historical framework, about the crucial encounter between vulnerable eighteen-year-old Hans Christian Andersen, who rates himself so highly, and Mr. Meisling, the cynical school principal. An encounter that fundamentally transforms Hans Christian's life.
Charlotte LöwensköldCharlotte Löwensköld · 1979
Charlotte Löwensköld
9.01979
MovieDrama
1830 Värmland, Sweden. Master Karl Arthur Ekenstedt comes to aid the Minister at Crosss Church. He falls in love with Charlotte Löwensköld, housekeeper in the rectory. They get engaged. Charlotte is full of life, energetic and practical. Karl Arthur struggle with his faith and God.
Sverige åt svenskarnaSverige åt svenskarna · 1980
Sverige åt svenskarna
3.21980
MovieComedyHistory
This farce cocerns Sweden's King Gustav (Per Oscarsson who plays all the lead roles). The royal monarchs of three major European countries are patiently or not-so-patiently hovering on the sidelines while watching the future King Gustav closely. No single king appears to possess the brains he was born with, so history seems to be made by default, as it were. Gustav does blunder around, but not enough to miss being crowned king. As a result, France, England, and Germany invade Sweden hoping to take by force what they could not gain by incompetence.
The Adventures of PicassoThe Adventures of Picasso · 1978
The Adventures of Picasso
7.01978
MovieComedy
A farcical biopic about Pablo Picasso, from his early years, to his middle years, to the years right before his death, and some of the years before and in-between that.

Movies

The Brothers LionheartThe Brothers Lionheart · 1977
The Brothers Lionheart
6.71977
MovieAdventureFantasy
After brothers Jonathan and Crusty pass away, they reunite in Nangijala, the land of eternal spring. Casting a long shadow over their world is the tyrant Tengil, ruler of the country Karmanjaka, where he’s building his new fortress up in the Ancient Mountains.
The Girl Who Kicked the Hornet's NestThe Girl Who Kicked the Hornet's Nest · 2009
The Girl Who Kicked the Hornet's Nest
7.12009
MovieActionThriller
After taking a bullet to the head, Salander is under close supervision in a hospital and is set to face trial for attempted murder on her eventual release. With the help of journalist Mikael Blomkvist and his researchers at Millennium magazine, Salander must prove her innocence. In doing this she plays against powerful enemies and her own past.
The Girl Who Played with FireThe Girl Who Played with Fire · 2009
The Girl Who Played with Fire
7.02009
MovieDramaAction
Mikael Blomkvist, publisher of Millennium magazine, has made his living exposing the crooked and corrupt practices of establishment Swedish figures. So when a young journalist approaches him with a meticulously researched thesis about sex trafficking in Sweden and those in high office who abuse underage girls, Blomkvist immediately throws himself into the investigation.
Doctor GlasDoctor Glas · 1968
Doctor Glas
6.41968
MovieDrama
Doctor Glas finds himself attracted to a young woman, married to a corrupt clergyman. She's miserable in her marriage, so he agrees to help in anyway he can. But he is quickly torn between passion and morality.
Young AndersenYoung Andersen · 2005
Young Andersen
6.42005
MovieDrama
A powerful modern film narrative, set in a historical framework, about the crucial encounter between vulnerable eighteen-year-old Hans Christian Andersen, who rates himself so highly, and Mr. Meisling, the cynical school principal. An encounter that fundamentally transforms Hans Christian's life.
Charlotte LöwensköldCharlotte Löwensköld · 1979
Charlotte Löwensköld
9.01979
MovieDrama
1830 Värmland, Sweden. Master Karl Arthur Ekenstedt comes to aid the Minister at Crosss Church. He falls in love with Charlotte Löwensköld, housekeeper in the rectory. They get engaged. Charlotte is full of life, energetic and practical. Karl Arthur struggle with his faith and God.
Sverige åt svenskarnaSverige åt svenskarna · 1980
Sverige åt svenskarna
3.21980
MovieComedyHistory
This farce cocerns Sweden's King Gustav (Per Oscarsson who plays all the lead roles). The royal monarchs of three major European countries are patiently or not-so-patiently hovering on the sidelines while watching the future King Gustav closely. No single king appears to possess the brains he was born with, so history seems to be made by default, as it were. Gustav does blunder around, but not enough to miss being crowned king. As a result, France, England, and Germany invade Sweden hoping to take by force what they could not gain by incompetence.
The Adventures of PicassoThe Adventures of Picasso · 1978
The Adventures of Picasso
7.01978
MovieComedy
A farcical biopic about Pablo Picasso, from his early years, to his middle years, to the years right before his death, and some of the years before and in-between that.
The Night VisitorThe Night Visitor · 1971
The Night Visitor
6.51971
MovieThrillerMystery
An insane Swedish farmer escapes from an asylum to get revenge on his sister, her husband and others.
My Sister My LoveMy Sister My Love · 1966
My Sister My Love
6.51966
MovieDramaHistory
Sweden, 1782. Jacob, a young noble, somewhat wild and vehement, returns from his studies in France. After his absence, he returns home happy, but is even happier of meeting his beloved sister Charlotte again. However, she has been promised to the Baron Alsmeden, a man of great influence at court, and this fact will awake a feeling like jealousy in Jacob.
Ronia: The Robber's DaughterRonia: The Robber's Daughter · 1984
Ronia: The Robber's Daughter
7.01984
MovieAdventureDrama
Ronia lives happily in her father's castle until she comes across a new playmate, Birk, in the nearby dark forest. The two explore the wilderness, braving dangerous Witchbirds and Rump-Gnomes. But when their families find out Birk and Ronia have been playing together, they forbid them to see each other again. Indeed, their fathers are competing robber chieftains and bitter enemies. Now the two spunky children must try to tear down the barriers that have kept their families apart for so long.
The Last ValleyThe Last Valley · 1971
The Last Valley
6.51971
MovieHistoryWar
People in a small German village in the last valley to remain untouched by the devastating Thirty Years' War try to exist in peace with a group of soldiers occupying the valley.
BarabbasBarabbas · 1953
Barabbas
6.61953
MovieDrama
The story about the thief who didn't get crucified because Jesus was choosen to take his place.
Prince GustafPrince Gustaf · 1944
Prince Gustaf
8.01944
MovieDramaHistory
In the middle of the 1800s Swedish prince Gustaf meets the actress Anna Maria Wastenius and falls in love with her, but it is an impossible love story due to the rules of society.
Endless NightEndless Night · 1972
Endless Night
6.11972
MovieMysteryThriller
Shiftless dreamer Michael Rogers fantasizes about a lifestyle above his means and marries a wealthy, young girl who just came of age. They hire a famous architect to build their dream home amidst a series of suspicious incidents. The spouse has dark intentions toward his naive, inexperienced bride. Secrets from his past and sinister ties to their house guest Greta lead to a terrible turn of unexpected events.
Rika barn leka bästRika barn leka bäst · 1997
Rika barn leka bäst
3.61997
MovieComedy
Six women get fired from a bank while the director gets a huge raise.
HungerHunger · 1966
Hunger
7.31966
MovieDrama
In 1890, Pontus, the starving writer, wanders the streets of Christiania, in search of love and a chance to get his work published. All he meets is defeat and suffering while his sense of reality is withering. One moment he is delighted and the next he curses everybody. All the time he manages to maintain human dignity and pride.
House of AngelsHouse of Angels · 1992
House of Angels
5.91992
MovieComedyDrama
In a small village in Västergötland, everything is turned upside-down when the local loner dies and his cottage is inherited by his unknown relative Fanny. She rides into town on a big black motorcycle with her androgynous boyfriend Zack, wearing black leather and spikes. When they decide to stay, Flogfält's plans to buy the cottage are upset.
A Dandy in AspicA Dandy in Aspic · 1968
A Dandy in Aspic
6.91968
MovieThrillerDrama
Double-agent Alexander Eberlin is assigned by the British to hunt out a Russian spy, known to them as Krasnevin. Only Eberlin knows that Krasnevin is none other than himself! Accompanying him on his mission is a ruthless partner, who gradually discovers his secret as Eberlin tries to maneuver himself out of a desperate situation.
GermansGermans · 1997
Germans
6.31997
MovieDramaHistory
A story about a German family during World War II with every family member having a different approach to Jews, raging from hatred to compassion.
Young EaglesYoung Eagles · 1944
Young Eagles
8.01944
MovieDrama
The spoiled Marianne has switched cocktail parties to flight lessons.
The DollThe Doll · 1962
The Doll
6.31962
MovieDramaFantasy
A lonely nightwatchman at a department store develops a fixation on one of the store's mannequins. He soon steals her and takes her to his home, where he can be with her all the time. One day, she comes to life...
Miss AprilMiss April · 1958
Miss April
7.31958
MovieComedyRomance
The banker Marcus falls in love with the young ballet-dancer Maj who works at the opera. To meet her he takes a job there but Maj is in love with Osvald Berg, the big star of the opera. To wake Osvald's interest for her she asks Marcus if he could play deeply in love with her. Plot summary by nL.
BulanBulan · 1990
Bulan
10.01990
MovieComedyDrama
"The Bump" - A factory worker get a sharp bump on his head after having collided with a lamppost. This incident causes him to leave his square daily life for spontaneous escapades and whims.

TV Shows

JulkalendernJulkalendern · 1960
Julkalendern
7.11960
SeriesDramaFamily
An annual Swedish Christmas calendar television series.
MillenniumMillennium · 2010
Millennium
7.62010
SeriesCrime
Investigative journalist Mikael Blomkvist is drawn into an endlessly dark world, with enigmatic hacker Lisbeth Salander his only guide.
SkärgårdsdoktornSkärgårdsdoktorn · 1997
Skärgårdsdoktorn
7.51997
SeriesDrama
TV series about the doctor Johan Steen who returns to Sweden after working in Somalia. He takes over his father in law's practice in the archipelago and together with his daughter Wilma, they try to make a new life for themselves.
ABC Stage 67ABC Stage 67 · 1966
ABC Stage 67
6.81966
SeriesDramaDocumentary
ABC Stage 67 is the umbrella title for a series of 26 weekly shows that included dramas, variety shows, documentaries, and original musicals. It premiered on American Broadcasting Company on September 14, 1966 with Murray Schisgal's The Love Song of Barney Kempinksi, directed by Stanley Prager and starring Alan Arkin as a man enjoying the sights and sounds of New York City in his last remaining hours of bachelorhood. Arkin was nominated for an Emmy Award for Outstanding Single Performance By An Actor in a Leading Role in a Drama and the program was nominated as Outstanding Dramatic Program. Future programs included appearances by Petula Clark, Bobby Darin, Sir Laurence Olivier, Albert Finney, Peter Sellers, David Frost, and Jack Paar. ABC's effort to bring culture to the masses was a noble but unsuccessful experiment. Scheduled first against I Spy on Wednesdays and then The Dean Martin Show on Thursdays, the show consistently received low ratings. Its last production, an adaptation of Jean Cocteau's one-woman play The Human Voice starring Ingrid Bergman, aired on May 4, 1967. "Stage 67" was not actually a part of the primary ABC facilities in Los Angeles. It was produced at the old Monogram Studios backlot that was later sold to KCET.
Polisen i StrömstadPolisen i Strömstad · 1982
Polisen i Strömstad
8.01982
SeriesCrimeMystery
SparvögaSparvöga · 1989
Sparvöga
1989
SeriesDramaFamily
It's the early 1950s and Sparvöga's father has lost his job and is suffering from tuberculosis. The whole family is forced to move back in with his parents but for Sparvöga this is the beginning of a great adventure.
Dieselråttor och sjömansmössDieselråttor och sjömansmöss · 2002
Dieselråttor och sjömansmöss
9.02002
SeriesFamily
Siblings Ofelia and Philémon are on their way home to Sweden to celebrate Christmas with their grandmother. When their father’s money is ruined by rats, he offers the children a coin for every tail they bring. But the cunning diesel rats Lucky Closette and Don Calzone have other plans — and Lucky, who is both brave and mischievous, knows exactly how to put an end to the children's rat hunt.
Kejsarn av PortugallienKejsarn av Portugallien · 1992
Kejsarn av Portugallien
7.01992
SeriesDrama
A Swedish farmer gets crazy and imagines that his daughter has become emperor of Portugallien and he himself emperor.
Kaspar i NudådalenKaspar i Nudådalen · 2001
Kaspar i Nudådalen
8.02001
SeriesFamily
Advent calendar series about 8-year-old Kaspar who lives in a small house with his grandfather. Kaspar is a philosophizing little boy who ponders both big and small.
Ronja RövardotterRonja Rövardotter · 1986
Ronja Rövardotter
6.81986
Series
NattseilereNattseilere · 1988
Nattseilere
7.71988
SeriesDrama
FasadklättrarenFasadklättraren · 1991
Fasadklättraren
1991
SeriesDrama
Charlotte Löwensköld och Anna SvärdCharlotte Löwensköld och Anna Svärd · 1981
Charlotte Löwensköld och Anna Svärd
8.01981
Series
Herr von HanckenHerr von Hancken · 2000
Herr von Hancken
8.02000
SeriesDrama
The legendary Captain von Hancken is a true eccentric. He arrives with his family at Iglinge Spa in the early 1800s to seek a cure for his real and imagined ailments. When Dr. Wurm tells him he has six weeks left to live, his self-pity grows as he becomes the object of pity and interest. During these six weeks, the most fantastic things happen. He falls in love with the beautiful and mysterious viscountess and imagines that the king is coming to visit. When the king doesn’t show up, von Hancken starts a rebellion...
SkattejaktenSkattejakten · 2005
Skattejakten
9.02005
SeriesSci-Fi & Fantasy
Harry H.Harry H. · 1978
Harry H.
7.01978
SeriesCrimeComedy
Harry H. is a detective who prefers to sit by the water and fish but can never say no to a case when someone is in need.
KallocainKallocain · 1981
Kallocain
10.01981
SeriesSci-Fi & Fantasy
A dramatization of the Karin Boye's last novel. A nightmarish existence in a future regimented society. In this welfare state introduced the drug Kallocain that may reveal the crimes of dissent.
Polisen och domarmordetPolisen och domarmordet · 1993
Polisen och domarmordet
9.01993
Series