Nils Poppe
ActingAbout Nils Poppe
Nils Poppe (31 May 1908 – 28 June 2000) was a Swedish actor, comedian, director, screenwriter and theatre manager. He is internationally most famous for his part in Ingmar Bergman's The Seventh Seal, but in Sweden he was much loved and participated in over 50 films on cinema and TV.
Career Statistics & Market Influence
Analyzing the cinematic journey of Nils Poppe reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 50 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.
Genre Dominance: Comedy
The majority of Nils Poppe's filmography leans towards the Comedy 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 14% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Nils Poppe 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 Nils Poppe Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Nils Poppe's career based on audience ratings.
Complete Filmography & Success Status
Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Nils Poppe.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Nils Poppe: Rolig till varje pris | (archive footage) | Hit | Similar → |
| 2023 | Somrarna med Poppe & Rydberg | (archive footage) | Flop | Similar → |
| 1995 | Stjärnbilder | (archive footage) | Flop | Similar → |
| 1994 | Bröderna Östermans huskors | Nils Österman | Flop | Similar → |
| 1993 | Minns ni? | (archive footage) | Flop | Similar → |
| 1993 | Spanska flugan | Anton Tideman | Flop | Similar → |
| 1992 | The Flower from Hawaii | Jimmy Boy | Flop | Similar → |
| 1991 | Två man om en änka | Emil "Mille" Pettersson | Flop | Similar → |
| 1990 | My Sister and I | Fabian Filosel | Flop | Similar → |
| 1989 | AB Dun & Bolster | Putte Bolster | Flop | Similar → |
| 1988 | Take Me! I'm Yours! | Calle Pettersson | Flop | Similar → |
| 1986 | Fars lille påg | Amandus Propp | Flop | Similar → |
| 1985 | Lilla helgonet | Célestin / Floridor | Flop | Similar → |
| 1981 | Mimmi från Möllevången | Pelle Finkel | Flop | Similar → |
| 1980 | Min syster och jag | Fabian Filosel | Flop | Similar → |
| 1978 | Fantastiska pappa | Perrichon | Flop | Similar → |
| 1977 | Oskulden från Mölle | Putte Bolster, Duuns kompanjon | Flop | Similar → |
| 1963 | Sten Stensson kommer tillbaka | Sten Stensson | Flop | Similar → |
| 1961 | Stad vid färdeväg | Narrator | Flop | Similar → |
| 1960 | The Devil's Eye | The Vicar | Hit | Similar → |
| 1959 | Just a Waiter | Fabian Bom | Hit | Similar → |
| 1958 | Flottans överman | Fabian Bom | Flop | Similar → |
| 1957 | The Seventh Seal | Jof | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1956 | Skorpan | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 1955 | Ljuset från Lund | Sten Stensson Steen | Average | Similar → |
| 1955 | Stampen | Patrik Palmquist | Average | Similar → |
| 1953 | Dumbom | Fabian Bom | Flop | Similar → |
| 1953 | Dance, My Doll | Sebastian Pettersson | Flop | Similar → |
| 1952 | Flyg-Bom | Fabian Bom | Flop | Similar → |
| 1952 | Snurren direkt | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 1952 | Adolf i toppform | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 1951 | Livat på luckan | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 1951 | Tull-Bom | Fabian Bom | Flop | Similar → |
| 1949 | Father Bom | Fabian Bom | Flop | Similar → |
| 1949 | The Lord from the Lane | Tiburtius 'Tibbe' Pettersson | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1948 | Private Bom | Fabian Bom | Flop | Similar → |
| 1947 | Stackars lilla Sven | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 1946 | The Balloon | Sten Stensson Steen / Orvar Knatte / Yusuf / The King / Beppo | Hit | Similar → |
| 1946 | Money: A Tragicomic Saga | Harry Orvar Larsson | Hit | Similar → |
| 1945 | Females At Play | Sgt. Kalle Svensson | Average | Similar → |
| 1945 | Sten Stensson kommer till stan | Sten Stensson Stéen | Flop | Similar → |
| 1943 | Aktören | Philip Vinberg | Flop | Similar → |
| 1940 | Beredskapspojkar | Nisse Nyberg | Flop | Similar → |
| 1940 | Karusellen går | Nisse Lind | Flop | Similar → |
| 1940 | ...som en tjuv om natten | Manager Svalling | Flop | Similar → |
| 1940 | Kronans käcka gossar | 52 Nisse Ek | Flop | Similar → |
| 1939 | Melodin från Gamla Stan | Nisse Karlsson, musician | Flop | Similar → |
| 1939 | Spöke till salu | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 1939 | Adolf i eld och lågor | Knutte | Flop | Similar → |
| 1937 | Adolf Armstarke | Skogens Konung | Flop | Similar → |
Nils Poppe - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Nils Poppe?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Nils Poppe is "The Seventh Seal" with a rating of 8.2/10.
How many movies has Nils Poppe acted in?
Nils Poppe has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Nils Poppe?
Other notable films include "The Lord from the Lane", "The Devil's Eye", and "Money: A Tragicomic Saga".