Lars Passgård

Acting

Freshness: Jan 22, 2026

15Total Films

8.0 Highest Rated

Born: Feb 14, 1941

Birth Place: Borås, Västra Götalands län, Sweden

About Lars Passgård

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. Lars Passgård (14 February 1941 – 16 March 2003) was a Swedish actor. He appeared in 38 films and television shows between 1961 and 2002. He starred in the 1965 film The Chasers, which won the Silver Bear Extraordinary Jury Prize at the 16th Berlin International Film Festival. Description above from the Wikipedia article Lars Passgård, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia

Career Statistics & Market Influence

Analyzing the cinematic journey of Lars Passgård reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 15 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.

Genre Dominance: Drama

The majority of Lars Passgård'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 33% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Lars Passgård remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Erik XIV, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.

Best Lars Passgård Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Lars Passgård's career based on audience ratings.

★8.0

★8.0

Erik XIV: Counter to the popular image of Erik XIV as the mad king Strindberg paints him as an intelligent but weak king, brought

Erik XIV

1974•History

★7.8

Through a Glass Darkly (1961) movie poster

★7.8

Through a Glass Darkly: Karin hopes to recover from her recent stay at a mental hospital by spending the summer at her family's cottage on a tin

Through a Glass Darkly

1961•Drama

★7.0

★7.0

The Serpent: During his military service, a man meets a woman who works in the kitchen at the camp and they start a relationship. Whe

The Serpent

1966•Drama

★6.8

★6.8

The Baby Carriage: A tale of a young woman, Britt, who has two flings, but finds herself with difficult decisions when she finds herself pr

The Baby Carriage

1963•Drama

★6.7

★6.7

The Prize: A group of Nobel laureates descends on Stockholm to accept their awards. Among them is American novelist Andrew Craig, a

The Prize

1963•Mystery

Complete Filmography & Success Status

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Lars Passgård.

Year	Movie	Character	Success	More
1974	Erik XIV	Erik XIV	Super Hit	Similar →
1966	Prinsessan	Gunnar	Flop	Similar →
1966	Den ödesdigra klockan	Sven Bertil	Flop	Similar →
1966	Patrasket	Felix	Flop	Similar →
1966	The Serpent	Gideon	Hit	Similar →
1966	Doktor Knock	-	Flop	Similar →
1965	Bödeln	-	Average	Similar →
1965	Gustav Vasa	Reginald	Flop	Similar →
1965	The Chasers	Desperado	Average	Similar →
1965	Night Café	Sune	Flop	Similar →
1965	Blodsbröllop	Brudgummen	Flop	Similar →
1964	Swedish Wedding Night	Martin	Average	Similar →
1963	The Prize	Swedish man (uncredited)	Hit	Similar →
1963	The Baby Carriage	Robban	Hit	Similar →
1961	Through a Glass Darkly	Minus	Super Hit	Similar →

Lars Passgård - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Lars Passgård?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Lars Passgård is "Erik XIV" with a rating of 8.0/10.

How many movies has Lars Passgård acted in?

Lars Passgård has been featured in at least 15 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Lars Passgård?

Other notable films include "Through a Glass Darkly", "The Serpent", and "The Baby Carriage".