David Erikson - Actor Profile

David Erikson

Acting
Updated: Apr 12, 2026
50Total Films
7.4 Highest Rated
Born: May 26, 1899
Birth Place: Stockholm, Stockholms län, Sweden

David Erikson Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of David Erikson reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 50 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.

Dominant Genre

A large portion of David Erikson's work falls within the Comedy genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.

Success Ratio

Approximately 4% of David Erikson's films maintain ratings above 6.5, indicating a consistent level of audience approval.

One of the most highly rated entries in their career remains Smiles of a Summer Night, which stands out as a key performance.

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Best David Erikson Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from David Erikson's career based on audience ratings.

★7.4
Smiles of a Summer Night (1955) movie poster
★7.4

Smiles of a Summer Night: Early in the 20th century, middle-aged lawyer Fredrik Egerman and his young wife, Anne, have still not consummated their

Smiles of a Summer Night

1955•Comedy
★6.7
Sonja (1943) movie poster
★6.7

Sonja: Kurt and Sonja are happily married and dream of buying a house and have children. One day Kurt's old friend Nick pops up

Sonja

1943•Drama
★6.1
Eva (1948) movie poster
★6.1

Eva: Marine Bo Fredriksson is travelling home on a leave. He reminisce about an accident he caused as a 12-year old which kil

Eva

1948•Drama
★6.0
Happiness Is on Its Way (1942) movie poster
★6.0

Happiness Is on Its Way: The idle rich have their own particular problems. Case in point, Georg and Monika Hedberg were once poor and happy but s

Happiness Is on Its Way

1942•Comedy
★6.0
Hon kom som en vind (1952) movie poster
★6.0

Hon kom som en vind: "She Came Like a Wind" - Fabian Rosander works at a factory and is close to 50 years old. When a new employee named Lill

Hon kom som en vind

1952•Drama

Full Filmography

Every movie David Erikson has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
1957 Gårdarna runt sjön - Flop Similar →
1956 Åsa-Nisse flyger i luften - Flop Similar →
1955 Smiles of a Summer Night Tobacconist (uncredited) Hit Similar →
1955 Stampen Driver Average Similar →
1955 Resa i natten Owner of the lorry driver's cafe Flop Similar →
1954 Åsa-Nisse på hal is Olles pappa Flop Similar →
1954 I rök och dans - Average Similar →
1952 Hon kom som en vind Fruit and flowers shop proprietor Average Similar →
1952 Janne Vängman i farten - Flop Similar →
1952 Vara eller inte vara - Flop Similar →
1951 Livat på luckan - Flop Similar →
1951 Spöke på semester - Flop Similar →
1949 Hur tokigt som helst - Flop Similar →
1948 Eva ticket collector in flashback Average Similar →
1948 Till the Doors of Hell Ewers Flop Similar →
1948 Janne Vängmans bravader - Flop Similar →
1948 Lars Hård Prisoner Flop Similar →
1948 Little Martin Returns Conductor (uncredited) Average Similar →
1947 The People from Simlangs Valley - Flop Similar →
1947 The Blockhead of the Block - Flop Similar →
1947 Woman Without a Face - Flop Similar →
1947 Kronblom Grosshandlaren Flop Similar →
1946 Hotell Kåkbrinken Lundgren, bov Flop Similar →
1946 Bröder emellan - Flop Similar →
1946 När ängarna blommar - Flop Similar →
1946 Saltstänk och krutgubbar Tegel Flop Similar →
1945 You Who Are About to Enter Editor Artur Dahlberg Flop Similar →
1945 Jagad - Flop Similar →
1945 Sussie Advertising Manager, Extraposten (uncredited) Average Similar →
1944 Den heliga lögnen - Flop Similar →
1944 Kärlek och allsång - Flop Similar →
1944 Narkos Beckman, Engineer (uncredited) Flop Similar →
1943 Kajan går till sjöss - Flop Similar →
1943 Sonja Kalle Lindgren Hit Similar →
1943 The Sixth Shot Stable master Flop Similar →
1943 Hon trodde det var han portiern på fjällhotellet Flop Similar →
1942 General von Döbeln Member of the conspiracy Flop Similar →
1942 Happiness Is on Its Way Hotel Clerk (uncredited) Average Similar →
1942 Flames in the Dark Andersson - School Janitor Average Similar →
1942 Tre glada tokar cigarrhandlaren Flop Similar →
1942 Our Gang Bullan's dad Flop Similar →
1942 Farliga vägar - Flop Similar →
1941 Tåget går klockan 9 - Flop Similar →
1941 Uppåt igen - Flop Similar →
1940 Kiss Her! Creditor (uncredited) Average Similar →
1940 June Night Journalist (uncredited) Average Similar →
1940 Kronans käcka gossar poliskommissarien Flop Similar →
1938 Styrman Karlssons flammor Paddock Flop Similar →
1938 Dollar Hall Porter Flop Similar →
1938 Thunder and Lightning - Flop Similar →

David Erikson - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of David Erikson?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring David Erikson is "Smiles of a Summer Night" with a rating of 7.4/10.

How many movies has David Erikson acted in?

David Erikson has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by David Erikson?

Other notable films include "Sonja", "Eva", and "Happiness Is on Its Way".

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