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Gunnar Nielsen

Acting

Updated: Apr 19, 2026

21Total Films

8.3 Highest Rated

Born: Jun 23, 1919

Birth Place: Stockholm, Stockholms län, Sweden

Gunnar Nielsen Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of Gunnar Nielsen reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 21 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.

Dominant Genre

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

Success Ratio

Approximately 19% of Gunnar Nielsen'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 The Dark Side of Porn: The Real Animal Farm, which stands out as a key performance.

Best Gunnar Nielsen Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Gunnar Nielsen's career based on audience ratings.

The Dark Side of Porn: The Real Animal Farm (2006) movie poster

The Dark Side of Porn: The Real Animal Farm: A look at the story behind the bestiality tape ANIMAL FARM. From its production in early 70's Denmark, to when it was sm

The Dark Side of Porn: The Real Animal Farm

2006•Documentary

Brink of Life (1958) movie poster

Brink of Life: This intimate chamber drama, set in a maternity ward, follows the emotional crises of three women as they grapple with m

Brink of Life

1958•Drama

Smiles of a Summer Night (1955) movie poster

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

A Ship to India (1947) movie poster

A Ship to India: Returning home after seven years at sea, a sailor relives his youth aboard a salvage ship dominated by his abusive fathe

A Ship to India

1947•Drama

Thirst (1949) movie poster

Thirst: A fractured portrait of desire and isolation, following a failing marriage and parallel stories of emotional entrapment

Thirst

1949•Drama

Full Filmography

Every movie Gunnar Nielsen has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.

Year	Movie	Character	Success	More
2006	The Dark Side of Porn: The Real Animal Farm	-	Super Hit	Similar →
2000	Anyway, He's Definitely Dead	Söderman	Flop	Similar →
1987	Never Travel on a One Way Ticket	headwaiter	Flop	Similar →
1983	Ibland tänker jag på Ingvar	-	Flop	Similar →
1974	Mahagonny	-	Flop	Similar →
1965	Blodsbröllop	Vedhuggare	Flop	Similar →
1961	The Heist	Bertil	Average	Similar →
1960	The Judge	advokat	Flop	Similar →
1958	Brink of Life	Doctor (uncredited)	Super Hit	Similar →
1958	You Are My Adventure	Customs Officer (uncredited)	Flop	Similar →
1955	Smiles of a Summer Night	Niklas (uncredited)	Hit	Similar →
1955	Hamlet	-	Flop	Similar →
1949	Thirst	-	Average	Similar →
1949	The Girl from the Third Row	dinner guest	Flop	Similar →
1948	Till the Doors of Hell	Lab Assistant (uncredited)	Flop	Similar →
1947	A Ship to India	Young Man at the Beach (uncredited)	Hit	Similar →
1947	One Swallow Does Not Make a Summer	-	Flop	Similar →
1947	How to Love	Nilsson	Flop	Similar →
1945	Sussie	Guest at the Costume Party (uncredited)	Average	Similar →
1942	General von Döbeln	Courier in Wismar	Flop	Similar →
1941	Magistrarna på sommarlov	-	Average	Similar →

Gunnar Nielsen - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Gunnar Nielsen?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Gunnar Nielsen is "The Dark Side of Porn: The Real Animal Farm" with a rating of 8.3/10.

How many movies has Gunnar Nielsen acted in?

Gunnar Nielsen has been featured in at least 21 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Gunnar Nielsen?

Other notable films include "Brink of Life", "Smiles of a Summer Night", and "A Ship to India".