Arve Opsahl - Actor Profile

Arve Opsahl

Acting
Freshness: Jan 20, 2026
50Total Films
7.5 Highest Rated
Born: May 14, 1921
Birth Place: Oslo, Norway

About Arve Opsahl

Arve Opsahl var en norsk skuespiller, sanger og komiker. Han er mest kjent for rollen som «Egon Olsen» i filmene om Olsenbanden, og siden 1990-tallet fra rollen som Henry i komiserien Mot i brøstet.

Career Statistics & Market Influence

Analyzing the cinematic journey of Arve Opsahl 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 Arve Opsahl'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 26% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Arve Opsahl remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in The Olsen Gang, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.

Best Arve Opsahl Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Arve Opsahl's career based on audience ratings.

Complete Filmography & Success Status

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Arve Opsahl.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
2023 Mot i brøstet – 30th Anniversary Archive footage Flop Similar →
1999 Tusenårsfesten Henry Pettersen Flop Similar →
1999 Fengslet av Olsenbanden - Flop Similar →
1999 The Olsen Gang's Last Trick Egon Olsen Flop Similar →
1992 Out of Order! Rasmus Lange Flop Similar →
1992 Latterbrøl med Arve Opsahl - Flop Similar →
1989 A Handful of Time Hannibal Flop Similar →
1988 Folk og røvere i Kardemomme by Kjøpmann Berg Flop Similar →
1987 På stigende kurs Politimester Flop Similar →
1984 But The Olsen Gang Was Not Dead! Egon Olsen Average Similar →
1982 The Olsen Gang's Very Last Coup Egon Olsen Average Similar →
1981 The Olsen Gang Jumps the Fence Norwegian at Airport (uncredited) Hit Similar →
1981 The Olsen Gang Never Gives Up! Egon Olsen Hit Similar →
1979 The Olsen Gang and Dynamite-Harry Towards New Heights Egon Olsen Hit Similar →
1978 The Olsen Gang and Data-Harry Blows Up The World Bank Egon Olsen Hit Similar →
1977 The Olsen Gang and Dynamite-Harry On The Trail Egon Olsen Average Similar →
1976 The Olsen Gang For Full Music Egon Olsen Hit Similar →
1976 Bør Børson II Milljonær Ohlzén Flop Similar →
1975 The Last Exploits of the Olsen Gang Egon Olsen Hit Similar →
1975 Glade vrinsk - Flop Similar →
1974 Two Buddies Kaptein Knutsen Flop Similar →
1974 The Last Exploits of the Olsen Gang Knut (uncredited) Hit Similar →
1974 The Olsen Gang meets The King and the Jackal Egon Olsen Hit Similar →
1974 Bør Børson Jr. Ohlzén Average Similar →
1973 The Olsen Gang and Dynamite-Harry Goes Wild Egon Olsen Hit Similar →
1973 Dear Little Norway Various Average Similar →
1972 The Olsen Gang Takes the Gold Egon Olsen Hit Similar →
1972 Norske byggeklosser Kleppe Flop Similar →
1970 The Olsen Gang and Dynamite-Harry Egon Olsen Average Similar →
1970 Skulle det dukke opp flere lik, er det bare å ringe... Overbetjent Henry Bakker Average Similar →
1969 Psychedelica Blues Hans Korsmo Flop Similar →
1969 The Olsen Gang Egon Olsen Super Hit Similar →
1968 Smugglers Karlsen Flop Similar →
1968 Sus og dus på by'n Slegga Flop Similar →
1968 The Man Who Could Not Laugh Himself Flop Similar →
1967 Stompa til sjøs Båsen Flop Similar →
1966 Congratulations Andersens! Carl Alfred Andersen Average Similar →
1965 Hjelp - Vi får leilighet! Madsen Flop Similar →
1964 Nydelige nelliker Slegga Flop Similar →
1964 Sailors Månsson Flop Similar →
1964 Operasjon Sjøsprøyt Bottolph Johansen, kokk Average Similar →
1963 Tips om trivsel The door-to-door salesman Flop Similar →
1962 Operasjon Løvsprett Bottolph Johansen, bilrepratør Average Similar →
1961 The Bus Måsabjønn Average Similar →
1961 Oss atomforskere i mellom Mo-Pedersen Flop Similar →
1961 Sønner av Norge - Average Similar →
1960 Millionær for en aften Knut Møller Hit Similar →
1958 It Happened One Night Policeman Hit Similar →
1955 Hjem går vi ikke - Flop Similar →
1949 Svendsen går videre - Flop Similar →

Arve Opsahl - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Arve Opsahl?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Arve Opsahl is "The Olsen Gang" with a rating of 7.5/10.

How many movies has Arve Opsahl acted in?

Arve Opsahl has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Arve Opsahl?

Other notable films include "The Olsen Gang and Dynamite-Harry Goes Wild", "The Last Exploits of the Olsen Gang", and "The Olsen Gang and Dynamite-Harry Towards New Heights".