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Helge Essmar

Acting
Freshness: Jan 21, 2026
15Total Films
7.2 Highest Rated

Career Statistics & Market Influence

Analyzing the cinematic journey of Helge Essmar reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 15 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.

Genre Dominance: Drama

The majority of Helge Essmar'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 13% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Helge Essmar remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Boys from the Streets, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.

Best Helge Essmar Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Helge Essmar's career based on audience ratings.

★7.2
Boys from the Streets (1949) movie poster
★7.2

Boys from the Streets: The movie takes place on Oslo's east side sometime during the twenties. It depicts the workers' environment by tradition

Boys from the Streets

1949•Drama
★6.6
The Master and His Servants (1959) movie poster
★6.6

The Master and His Servants: While Sigurd Helmer is being dressed in his bishop's robes, the fanatical Tornkvist arrives at the ordination and watche

The Master and His Servants

1959•Drama
★6.0
Englandsfarere (1946) movie poster
★6.0

Englandsfarere: The secret smuggling of Wanted persons from the westcoast of Norway over to England during the WWII, based upon the nove

Englandsfarere

1946•Drama
★5.9
Fire in the Night (1955) movie poster
★5.9

Fire in the Night: Tim is a proofreader at a newspaper in Oslo by day, and a pyromaniac at night. Only one other knows about Tim’s dark sid

Fire in the Night

1955•Drama
★5.7
Venner (1960) movie poster
★5.7

Venner: Mountain climbing and its dangers get a different twist in this standard drama by Norwegian director Tancred Ibsen. When

Venner

1960•Crime

Complete Filmography & Success Status

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Helge Essmar.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
1961 Hans Nielsen Hauge Fengselsdirektøren i Christiania Average Similar →
1960 Veien tilbake - Flop Similar →
1960 Venner Olsen, sykepasser Average Similar →
1959 The Master and His Servants Legpredikanten Hit Similar →
1957 Eight O’Clock Sharp Avhører Flop Similar →
1955 The Blood Road Guttorm Flop Similar →
1955 Fire in the Night Redaksjonssekretær Average Similar →
1952 Emergency Landing Telefonarbeideren Average Similar →
1949 Boys from the Streets - Hit Similar →
1947 Sankt Hans fest Abraham Løvdahl Flop Similar →
1946 Englandsfarere Mörner Average Similar →
1946 Så møtes vi i morgen Fengselsdirektøren Flop Similar →
1938 Lenkene brytes Spritgauken Flop Similar →
1938 The Child Olaf Flop Similar →
1935 Samhold må til Karl Flop Similar →

Helge Essmar - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Helge Essmar?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Helge Essmar is "Boys from the Streets" with a rating of 7.2/10.

How many movies has Helge Essmar acted in?

Helge Essmar has been featured in at least 15 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Helge Essmar?

Other notable films include "The Master and His Servants", "Englandsfarere", and "Fire in the Night".