Fredrik Gertten - Actor Profile

Fredrik Gertten

Directing
Freshness: Jan 23, 2026
1Total Films
6.8 Highest Rated
Born: Apr 3, 1956
Birth Place: Malmö, Sweden

About Fredrik Gertten

Carl Fredrik (von) Gertten was a Swedish filmmaker and journalist. Gertten had a prolific career spanning journalism across continents—Africa, Latin America, Asia, and Europe—through the 1980s and 1990s. In 1995, he authored the travel book "Ung man söker världen" (Young Man Looking for the World) under the Gong Gong förlag publishing. His journalistic contributions extended to newspapers like Arbetet until its closure in 2000 and Kvällsposten from 2001 to 2003. Gertten ventured into television production, producing documentaries and entertainment shows for Swedish channels SVT, TV 4, and TV 3. Notably, in 2009, his production company faced a defamation lawsuit from Dole Food Company following the US screening of "Bananas!"—a documentary exploring a conflict between Dole and Nicaraguan banana plantation workers over alleged sterility cases linked to the pesticide DBCP. The court eventually ruled in favor of Gertten's production company, inspiring his 2011 documentary "Big Boys Gone Bananas!" highlighting the legal battle.

Career Statistics & Market Influence

Analyzing the cinematic journey of Fredrik Gertten reveals a career defined by exceptional commercial consistency. With a total of 1 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.

Genre Dominance: Documentary

The majority of Fredrik Gertten's filmography leans towards the Documentary 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 100% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Fredrik Gertten remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Big Boys Gone Bananas!*, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.

Best Fredrik Gertten Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Fredrik Gertten's career based on audience ratings.

Complete Filmography & Success Status

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Fredrik Gertten.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
2011 Big Boys Gone Bananas!* Self Hit Similar →

Fredrik Gertten - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Fredrik Gertten?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Fredrik Gertten is "Big Boys Gone Bananas!*" with a rating of 6.8/10.

How many movies has Fredrik Gertten acted in?

Fredrik Gertten has been featured in at least 1 major films throughout their career.