Anders Ek

Acting

Freshness: Jan 22, 2026

20Total Films

8.2 Highest Rated

Born: Apr 7, 1916

Birth Place: Gothenburg, Sweden

About Anders Ek

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Anders Ek (7 April 1916 – 17 November 1979) was a Swedish film actor. He was born in Gothenburg, Sweden and died in Stockholm. He was married to Birgit Cullberg and is the father of dancer Mats Ek and actress Malin Ek. Description above from the Wikipedia article Anders Ek, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.

Career Statistics & Market Influence

Analyzing the cinematic journey of Anders Ek reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 20 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.

Genre Dominance: Drama

The majority of Anders Ek's filmography leans towards the Drama genre. Audience data suggests that viewers respond most favorably to this persona, though their versatility has allowed for successful crossovers into other categories.

The "Box Office" Signature

With a 30% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Anders Ek remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in The Seventh Seal, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.

Best Anders Ek Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Anders Ek's career based on audience ratings.

★8.2

★8.2

The Seventh Seal: When disillusioned Swedish knight Antonius Block returns home from the Crusades to find his country in the grips of the

The Seventh Seal

1957•Fantasy

★7.9

★7.9

Cries and Whispers: As Agnes slowly dies of cancer, her sisters are so immersed in their own psychic pains that they are unable to offer her

Cries and Whispers

1972•Drama

★7.3

★7.3

Sawdust and Tinsel: A number of complicated relationships develop between a circus ringmaster, his estranged wife and his lover.

Sawdust and Tinsel

1953•Drama

★7.1

★7.1

Girl with Hyacinths: A young woman dies by suicide and leaves all her belongings to her next-door neighbour, who becomes determined to invest

Girl with Hyacinths

1950•Drama

★7.0

★7.0

Den bergtagna: Depicts a woman who commits suicide after being betrayed by a man who, by playing on her low self-esteem, has made herse

Den bergtagna

1965•Drama

Complete Filmography & Success Status

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Anders Ek.

Year	Movie	Character	Success	More
1978	Fusket	Gustaf	Flop	Similar →
1976	Hallo Baby	Anders Ek	Flop	Similar →
1975	Nisse och Greta	-	Flop	Similar →
1974	En skugga	The farm hand	Flop	Similar →
1972	Cries and Whispers	Isak	Super Hit	Similar →
1969	The Rite	Sebastian Fisher	Hit	Similar →
1967	Mosebacke monarki	-	Flop	Similar →
1965	Den bergtagna	Gustave Alland	Hit	Similar →
1957	The Seventh Seal	Monk	Super Hit	Similar →
1953	Sawdust and Tinsel	Frost	Hit	Similar →
1953	The Road to Klockrike	Bolle	Flop	Similar →
1950	Girl with Hyacinths	Elias Körner	Hit	Similar →
1945	Svarta rosor	-	Flop	Similar →
1944	The Girl and the Devil	Olof	Average	Similar →
1944	Stopp! Tänk på något annat	-	Flop	Similar →
1944	Vår herre luggar Johansson	-	Flop	Similar →
1944	Vi behöver varann	-	Flop	Similar →
1943	När ungdomen vaknar	Kåre	Flop	Similar →
1942	Ride Tonight!	Peasant (uncredited)	Flop	Similar →
1940	They Staked Their Lives	den blinde positivhalaren	Flop	Similar →

Anders Ek - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Anders Ek?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Anders Ek is "The Seventh Seal" with a rating of 8.2/10.

How many movies has Anders Ek acted in?

Anders Ek has been featured in at least 20 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Anders Ek?

Other notable films include "Cries and Whispers", "Sawdust and Tinsel", and "Girl with Hyacinths".