John Elfström

Acting

Freshness: Jan 21, 2026

50Total Films

8.0 Highest Rated

Born: Apr 20, 1902

Birth Place: Ovansjö, Gävleborgs län, Sweden

About John Elfström

John Elfström was a Swedish film and television actor.

Career Statistics & Market Influence

Analyzing the cinematic journey of John Elfström 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 John Elfström'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 10% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), John Elfström remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Guest of Reality, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.

Best John Elfström Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from John Elfström's career based on audience ratings.

★8.0

★8.0

Guest of Reality: A story about a boy named Anders, who lives in an ordinary Swedish family in an apartment at the train station. Through

Guest of Reality

1961•Drama

★7.1

★7.1

A Dream Play: "A dream play" - This made-for-television film constituted Bergman’s first production of Strindberg’s A Dream Play – a p

A Dream Play

1963•Drama

★6.9

★6.9

Ordet: Swedish film of the Kaj Munk play that was made into a far more famous film by Carl Dreyer in Denmark twelve years later

Ordet

1943•Drama

★6.7

★6.7

A Lesson in Love: After a 15-year marriage, a couple readies for divorce but suddenly realize that their feelings haven't vanished yet.

A Lesson in Love

1954•Comedy

★6.5

Wandering with the Moon (1945) movie poster

★6.5

Wandering with the Moon: Dan, aged 19, leaves his home after a quarrel with his father. At the side of the country road he meets a traveling thea

Wandering with the Moon

1945•Drama

Complete Filmography & Success Status

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of John Elfström.

Year	Movie	Character	Success	More
1970	The Lustful Vicar	Parish Clerk and Organist	Flop	Similar →
1966	Åsa-Nisse in Rocket Form	Åsa-Nisse	Flop	Similar →
1965	Bödeln	-	Average	Similar →
1963	Åsa-Nisse och tjocka släkten	Åsa-Nisse	Flop	Similar →
1963	A Dream Play	Glazier	Hit	Similar →
1962	Wonderful Adventures of Nils	Rosenbom (voice)	Average	Similar →
1962	Åsa-Nisse på Mallorca	Åsa-Nisse	Flop	Similar →
1961	Guest of Reality	The father	Super Hit	Similar →
1961	Åsa-Nisse bland grevar och baroner	Åsa-Nisse	Flop	Similar →
1961	Dacke	Fadern	Average	Similar →
1961	Swedenhielms	Eriksson	Average	Similar →
1960	Åsa-Nisse som polis	Åsa-Nisse	Flop	Similar →
1960	The Storm	Confectioner	Average	Similar →
1959	Åsa-Nisse jubilerar	Åsa-Nisse	Flop	Similar →
1958	Vi på Väddö	Eliard Johansson	Flop	Similar →
1957	Åsa-Nisse i full fart	Åsa-Nisse	Flop	Similar →
1956	Åsa-Nisse flyger i luften	Åsa-Nisse	Flop	Similar →
1955	Åsa-Nisse ordnar allt	Åsa-Nisse	Flop	Similar →
1954	The Yellow Squadron	Holm, Dag's father	Average	Similar →
1954	A Lesson in Love	Sam, driver	Hit	Similar →
1953	Åsa-Nisse på semester	Åsa-Nisse	Flop	Similar →
1952	Åsa-Nisse på nya äventyr	Åsa-Nisse	Flop	Similar →
1952	Hård klang	Olof Rydberg	Flop	Similar →
1952	När syrenerna blomma	Gustafsson	Flop	Similar →
1951	One Summer of Happiness	Priest	Average	Similar →
1950	Perhaps a Gentleman	Gurra Lind	Flop	Similar →
1950	When Bengt and Anders Changed Wives	Bengt Bengtsson	Flop	Similar →
1950	Åsa-Nisse på jaktstigen	Åsa-Nisse	Flop	Similar →
1950	While the City Sleeps	Jompa's father	Average	Similar →
1949	The Wind Is My Lover	Erasmus	Average	Similar →
1949	Åsa-Nisse	Åsa-Nisse	Flop	Similar →
1948	Music in Darkness	Otto Kelmens	Average	Similar →
1946	Saltstänk och krutgubbar	August Karlsson	Flop	Similar →
1946	Kristin Commands	Herman Karlsson	Average	Similar →
1945	Flickorna i Småland	Laban	Average	Similar →
1945	You Who Are About to Enter	Johansson	Flop	Similar →
1945	Put Our Märta First or As Luck Will Have It	politician (uncredited)	Flop	Similar →
1945	Wandering with the Moon	Sailor	Hit	Similar →
1945	Rosen på tistelön	First mate	Average	Similar →
1945	Idel ädel adel	-	Flop	Similar →
1944	The Emperor of Portugallia	-	Average	Similar →
1944	The Invisible Wall	Soldier (uncredited)	Flop	Similar →
1943	Ordet	-	Hit	Similar →
1943	Kajan går till sjöss	Karlsson	Flop	Similar →
1943	I mörkaste Småland	Man at the dance	Flop	Similar →
1943	Hon trodde det var han	poliskonstapel	Flop	Similar →
1943	The Priest Who Knocked Out	Lundström (uncredited)	Flop	Similar →
1943	Aktören	-	Flop	Similar →
1942	General von Döbeln	-	Flop	Similar →
1939	Sjöcharmörer	Man at Blomqvist's	Flop	Similar →

John Elfström - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of John Elfström?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring John Elfström is "Guest of Reality" with a rating of 8.0/10.

How many movies has John Elfström acted in?

John Elfström has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by John Elfström?

Other notable films include "A Dream Play", "Ordet", and "A Lesson in Love".