Kalle Øby

Acting

Freshness: Jan 29, 2026

12Total Films

6.0 Highest Rated

Born: Oct 27, 1946

Birth Place: Fredrikstad, Norway

Career Statistics & Market Influence

Analyzing the cinematic journey of Kalle Øby reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 12 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.

Genre Dominance: Drama

The majority of Kalle Øby'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 0% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Kalle Øby remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Frida - Straight from the Heart, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.

Best Kalle Øby Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Kalle Øby's career based on audience ratings.

★6.0

Frida - Straight from the Heart (1991) movie poster

★6.0

Frida - Straight from the Heart: Frida, aged 13, has discovered a book by psychoanalyst Erich Fromm called "The art of loving". Using it as a reference s

Frida - Straight from the Heart

1991•Comedy

★6.0

★6.0

The Hanged Man: The hanged man is a child custody drama with thriller elements, situated on a small island off the southern coast of Nor

The Hanged Man

2011•Drama

★5.4

★5.4

Hard asfalt: This melodrama is based on the best-selling autobiography of Ida Halvorsen, a part-time prostitute with a life that was

Hard asfalt

1986•Drama

★5.3

★5.3

Night of the Wolf: During a live broadcast of a talk show on a TV channel, a group of armed Chechen terrorists take several hostages. The t

Night of the Wolf

2008•Action

★4.3

★4.3

Nattseilere: Outer Senja in 1877. A young girl is found apparently lifeless among flotsam and seaweed. The storm has washed her ashor

Nattseilere

1986•Drama

Complete Filmography & Success Status

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Kalle Øby.

Year	Movie	Character	Success	More
2011	The Hanged Man	Pedersen	Average	Similar →
2008	Night of the Wolf	Frank Berthelsen	Flop	Similar →
2007	Andre omgang	Flyttemann	Flop	Similar →
1998	Rett i lomma	Onkel Georg	Flop	Similar →
1991	Buicken - store gutter gråter ikke	Taxisjåfør	Flop	Similar →
1991	Frida - Straight from the Heart	-	Average	Similar →
1986	Nattseilere	Jeppe	Flop	Similar →
1986	Hard asfalt	-	Flop	Similar →
1986	Blackout	Nagell Beck	Flop	Similar →
1981	The Execution	Postmann	Flop	Similar →
1979	Blood of the Railroad Workers	Svensson	Flop	Similar →
N/A	På ville veier	-	Flop	Similar →

Kalle Øby - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Kalle Øby?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Kalle Øby is "Frida - Straight from the Heart" with a rating of 6.0/10.

How many movies has Kalle Øby acted in?

Kalle Øby has been featured in at least 12 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Kalle Øby?

Other notable films include "The Hanged Man", "Hard asfalt", and "Night of the Wolf".