Tor Johnson
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Tor Johnson (19 October 1903 – 12 May 1971) was a Swedish professional wrestler (billed as The Super Swedish Angel) and actor. He is perhaps best remembered for his roles in a number of B-movies, including police inspector turned zombie in Plan 9 from Outer Space and playing the role of a recurring lab assistant often named "Lobo". Description above from the Wikipedia article Tor Johnson, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.
Career Statistics & Market Influence
Analyzing the cinematic journey of Tor Johnson reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 28 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.
Genre Dominance: Comedy
The majority of Tor Johnson'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 29% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Tor Johnson remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Dracula: A Cinematic Scrapbook, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.
Best Tor Johnson Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Tor Johnson's career based on audience ratings.
Complete Filmography & Success Status
Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Tor Johnson.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | Dad Made Dirty Movies | Self (archive footage) | Hit | Similar → |
| 2000 | The Many Faces of Dracula | Lobo (archive footage) | Flop | Similar → |
| 1991 | Dracula: A Cinematic Scrapbook | Inspector Daniel Clay (archive footage) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1984 | Revenge of the Dead | Lobo | Flop | Similar → |
| 1961 | The Beast of Yucca Flats | Joseph Javorsky | Flop | Similar → |
| 1957 | The Unearthly | Lobo | Flop | Similar → |
| 1957 | Journey to Freedom | Giant Turk | Flop | Similar → |
| 1957 | Plan 9 from Outer Space | Inspector Clay | Flop | Similar → |
| 1956 | The Black Sleep | Mr. Curry | Average | Similar → |
| 1955 | Bride of the Monster | Lobo | Flop | Similar → |
| 1953 | So You Want a Television Set | Supine Wrestler (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1952 | Lady in the Iron Mask | Renac (uncredited) | Flop | Similar → |
| 1951 | Angels in the Outfield | Wrestler on TV (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1951 | Dear Brat | The new gardener (uncredited) | Flop | Similar → |
| 1951 | The Lemon Drop Kid | Super Swedish Angel (Wrestler) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1950 | Bud Abbott and Lou Costello in the Foreign Legion | Abou Ben | Average | Similar → |
| 1949 | Alias the Champ | Super Swedish Angel - Wrestler | Average | Similar → |
| 1948 | Behind Locked Doors | 'The Champ', a patient (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1948 | State of the Union | Wrestler | Hit | Similar → |
| 1947 | Road to Rio | The Great Samson (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1945 | Sudan | Slaver (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1944 | Lost in a Harem | Majordomo (uncredited) | Flop | Similar → |
| 1943 | Swing Out the Blues | Weightlifter | Flop | Similar → |
| 1943 | The Meanest Man in the World | Vladimir Pulasky (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1942 | Gentleman Jim | The Mauler (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1941 | Shadow of the Thin Man | "The Irish Thrush", a wrestler (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1935 | Man on the Flying Trapeze | Tosoff - Wrestler (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1934 | Registered Nurse | Sonnevich the Terrible Bulgarian | Flop | Similar → |
Tor Johnson - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Tor Johnson?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Tor Johnson is "Dracula: A Cinematic Scrapbook" with a rating of 10.0/10.
How many movies has Tor Johnson acted in?
Tor Johnson has been featured in at least 28 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Tor Johnson?
Other notable films include "Gentleman Jim", "Shadow of the Thin Man", and "Road to Rio".