Elith Pio - Actor Profile

Elith Pio

Acting
Updated: Apr 13, 2026
44Total Films
8.8 Highest Rated
Born: Jul 4, 1887
Birth Place: Copenhagen, Denmark

About Elith Pio

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. Viggo Elith William Pio (3 July 1887 - 10 February 1983) was a Danish actor of stage, screen, radio and television. He is most noted for starring roles in films such as Carl Theodor Dreyer's Leaves from Satan's Book, Johan Jacobsen's Jenny and the Soldier and Benjamin Christensen's Häxan. Description above from the Wikipedia article Elith Pio, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.

Elith Pio Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of Elith Pio reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 44 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.

Dominant Genre

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

Success Ratio

Approximately 34% of Elith Pio'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 Familien Schmidt, which stands out as a key performance.

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Best Elith Pio Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Elith Pio's career based on audience ratings.

Full Filmography

Every movie Elith Pio has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
2020 Sex, Sensations & Superstars: The History of Danish Silent Cinema Self – Interviewee (archive footage) Flop Similar →
1976 Barselstuen Jeronimus Flop Similar →
1971 Rundt om Selma Wilhelmsen Hit Similar →
1969 The Man Who Thought Life Overlægen Average Similar →
1964 Tine - Super Hit Similar →
1963 Landmandsliv Karl Havermann Flop Similar →
1962 Duellen - Hit Similar →
1961 Løgn og løvebrøl - Average Similar →
1961 Ullabella Stiftsprovst Hit Similar →
1960 Eventyrrejsen - Flop Similar →
1951 Familien Schmidt - Super Hit Similar →
1950 Den opvakte jomfru - Flop Similar →
1949 For freedom and justice Hans Puggaard Average Similar →
1947 Jenny and the Soldier Olaf Knauer Flop Similar →
1947 Take What You Want - Super Hit Similar →
1945 Mens sagføreren sover Robert Jensen Flop Similar →
1945 Affæren Birte - Flop Similar →
1944 Eight Chords - Super Hit Similar →
1944 Biskoppen - Super Hit Similar →
1943 Drama på slottet Dr. Wolffen - kongens livlæge Hit Similar →
1943 Kriminalassistent Bloch Kriminalassistent Steffensen Average Similar →
1943 Naar man kun er ung - Average Similar →
1943 As You Want Me Valdemar Mogensen Super Hit Similar →
1943 Alt for karrieren Hr. Andersen Hit Similar →
1942 Vi kunde ha' det saa rart Professor K.M. Jørgensen Hit Similar →
1942 Forellen - Average Similar →
1942 Et skud før midnat - Flop Similar →
1942 Tordenskjold gaar i Land Frederik IV Flop Similar →
1942 Thi kendes for Ret - Flop Similar →
1938 Kongen Bød Christian VII Flop Similar →
1933 Tango Otto Gronemann Hit Similar →
1932 Church and organ Amtsskriver Hit Similar →
1931 Hotel paradis Fridolin Flop Similar →
1922 Häxan Johannes / Witch Judge Super Hit Similar →
1920 Leaves from Satan's Book Joseph (third sequence) Average Similar →
1919 Towards the Light Suffløren Average Similar →
1919 The President Franz Victor von Sendlingen, Karl's father Average Similar →
1916 Blind Justice - Average Similar →
1914 Krigens Ofre Old Farmer's Son Flop Similar →
1913 Saved from the Path of Transgression - Flop Similar →
1911 The Girls from Cafe Maxim Erik their son Flop Similar →
1911 Dr. Gar el Hama I - Flop Similar →
1909 The Master Detective - Flop Similar →
1909 The Grey Dame Willy Flop Similar →

Elith Pio - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Elith Pio?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Elith Pio is "Familien Schmidt" with a rating of 8.8/10.

How many movies has Elith Pio acted in?

Elith Pio has been featured in at least 44 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Elith Pio?

Other notable films include "Biskoppen", "Häxan", and "As You Want Me".

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