Egil Eide

Acting

Freshness: Jan 22, 2026

15Total Films

6.7 Highest Rated

About Egil Eide

Egil Næss Eide (24 August 1868 – 13 December 1946) was a Norwegian silent film actor and director. He appeared in eighteen films between 1913 and 1935, and worked at the National Theatre between 1899 and 1939.

Career Statistics & Market Influence

Analyzing the cinematic journey of Egil Eide 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 Egil Eide'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 7% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Egil Eide remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in The Price of Betrayal, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.

Best Egil Eide Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Egil Eide's career based on audience ratings.

★6.7

The Price of Betrayal (1915) movie poster

★6.7

The Price of Betrayal: An unemployed man encounters trouble when he tries to find a way to help his sick wife.

The Price of Betrayal

1915•Drama

★6.4

★6.4

The Norrtull Gang: A collective of office girls and their tribulations in the male world, female solidarity, the place of women in the labo

The Norrtull Gang

1923•Drama

★5.9

★5.9

The Wings: The story is that of a conniving countess coming between a gay sculptor, Claude Zoret, and his bisexual model and lover,

The Wings

1916•Drama

★5.5

★5.5

The Tyranny of Hate: It's the beginning of the 1800s. A feud between the people of Ödemo and Rävgården has been going on since the dawn of ti

The Tyranny of Hate

1920•Drama

★5.0

Brother Against Brother (1913) movie poster

★5.0

Brother Against Brother: Two brothers compete for the love of a woman while the impending war threatens to separate them from both sides of the b

Brother Against Brother

1913•Drama

Complete Filmography & Success Status

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Egil Eide.

Year	Movie	Character	Success	More
1935	Samhold må til	Direktør	Flop	Similar →
1923	The Norrtull Gang	Pegg's boss	Average	Similar →
1920	The Tyranny of Hate	Sören Torbjörnsson	Average	Similar →
1920	Fiskebyn	-	Flop	Similar →
1919	The Fairy of Solbakken	Sämund Granliden	Flop	Similar →
1917	Fru Bonnets felsteg	Georg Bonnet, mecenat	Flop	Similar →
1916	The Wings	Claude Zoret	Average	Similar →
1916	The Ships That Meet	-	Flop	Similar →
1915	The Price of Betrayal	Blom - Arbetare	Hit	Similar →
1915	Mästertjuven	-	Flop	Similar →
1915	När konstnärer älska	-	Flop	Similar →
1914	Skottet?	Holm, skogvaktare	Flop	Similar →
1914	För sin kärleks skull	-	Flop	Similar →
1914	Saints and Sorrows	Prästen	Flop	Similar →
1913	Brother Against Brother	Ivan	Flop	Similar →

Egil Eide - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Egil Eide?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Egil Eide is "The Price of Betrayal" with a rating of 6.7/10.

How many movies has Egil Eide acted in?

Egil Eide has been featured in at least 15 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Egil Eide?

Other notable films include "The Norrtull Gang", "The Wings", and "The Tyranny of Hate".