Magnus Härenstam - Actor Profile

Magnus Härenstam

Acting
Updated: Apr 19, 2026
41Total Films
9.0 Highest Rated
Born: Jun 19, 1941
Birth Place: Västervik, Småland, Sverige

About Magnus Härenstam

Johan Herbert Magnus Härenstam was a Swedish television host, actor and comedian. Härenstam hosted the Swedish version of the game-show Jeopardy! for 14 years before being replaced by Adam Alsing. Härenstam is also known for hosting the children's TV-program Fem myror är fler än fyra elefanter (with Brasse Brännström & Eva Remaeus), which was very popular and has been re-broadcast numerous times since it first aired. Härenstam participated in the music video for ABBA's hit song "When I Kissed the Teacher" where he played the teacher who got kissed by Agnetha Fältskog. Well known in Sweden for several decades, he was almost equally popular in Norway, having starred in the 1990s sitcom Fredrikssons fabrikk, playing the Swedish boss of a Norwegian textile workshop. Härenstam died on 13 June 2015 after a several year long fight with cancer.

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Magnus Härenstam Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of Magnus Härenstam reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 41 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.

Dominant Genre

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

Success Ratio

Approximately 10% of Magnus Härenstam'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 Joker Face, which stands out as a key performance.

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Best Magnus Härenstam Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Magnus Härenstam's career based on audience ratings.

★9.0
Joker Face (1984) movie poster
★9.0

Joker Face: A series of sketches with various Swedish comedians and artists.

Joker Face

1984•Comedy
★8.5
ABBA-dabba-doo (1976) movie poster
★8.5

ABBA-dabba-doo: This first documentary about the pop group ABBA was made around the time of the release of their fourth album 'Arrival'.

ABBA-dabba-doo

1976•Documentary
★7.0
The Adventures of Picasso (1978) movie poster
★7.0

The Adventures of Picasso: A farcical biopic about Pablo Picasso, from his early years, to his middle years, to the years right before his death, a

The Adventures of Picasso

1978•Comedy
★6.9
Package Tour (1980) movie poster
★6.9

Package Tour: Stig-Helmer and Ole Bramserud on a trip to the Canary Islands for Christmas.

Package Tour

1980•Comedy
★6.3
Magnus och Brasse: Varning för barn (1976) movie poster
★6.3

Magnus och Brasse: Varning för barn: Recorded in 1976 at Restaurang Trägår'n in Gothenburg. Härenstam and Brännström perform sketches such as "Bäst att ta si

Magnus och Brasse: Varning för barn

1976•Comedy

Full Filmography

Every movie Magnus Härenstam has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
2023 Året var 1973 Self (archive footage) Average Similar →
2015 A Short Movie About the Butt - Flop Similar →
2014 Bamse and the Thief City Reinard Räv (voice) Average Similar →
2011 Viva la Greta Allan Mohlin Flop Similar →
2009 Who Pulled the Plug? 3 Peter Black Flop Similar →
2006 Aud go'hjerta Self (archive footage) Flop Similar →
2006 Who Pulled the Plug? 2 Peter Black Flop Similar →
2006 Sigillet Rektor Magnificus Flop Similar →
2005 Ultimate Comedy 2 Self Flop Similar →
2005 Winners and Losers Self Flop Similar →
2004 In the Footsteps of Stig Helmer Self Flop Similar →
2002 Karlsson on the Roof Fille Flop Similar →
2001 As Seen On Tv TV show host Flop Similar →
1999 The Health Journey Dr. Levander Flop Similar →
1999 Adult Behaviour… It's All in the Mind Frank's boss Average Similar →
1995 Bert: The Last Virgin Roland Ebert Flop Similar →
1994 Fredrikssons fabrikk – The movie Hasse Fredriksson Flop Similar →
1991 Carl-Gustaf Lindstedt 70 år Self Flop Similar →
1990 Macken - Roy's & Roger's Bilservice Edvard Average Similar →
1986 Glasmästarna Glazier 1 Flop Similar →
1984 Joker Face - Super Hit Similar →
1983 Happy We Klasse Wallin Average Similar →
1982 Saddled With a Girl Korvgubben Flop Similar →
1982 Sugar Joe / Josephine Flop Similar →
1982 Morfar och jag på semester Magnus Flop Similar →
1981 Who Pulled the Plug? Peter Black Average Similar →
1981 The Rooster Cederqvist Flop Similar →
1981 SOPOR Ulf Adelsohn Flop Similar →
1980 Package Tour Dr. B. A:son Levander Hit Similar →
1979 Father to Be De unga älskande - Bosse Flop Similar →
1978 The Adventures of Picasso Hitler Hit Similar →
1978 Magnus och Brasse: Det är serverat Magnus Flop Similar →
1977 Bo Widerberg - Flop Similar →
1976 ABBA-dabba-doo Self Super Hit Similar →
1976 Magnus och Brasse: Varning för barn Magnus Average Similar →
1976 Kamrer Gunnarsson i skärgården Gunnarsson Average Similar →
1975 A Guy and a Gal gäst på partyt Average Similar →
1974 The Butt Mackan Average Similar →
1973 Lill, Brasse och Magnus på Berns - Flop Similar →
1973 Pappas Pojkar - Flop Similar →
N/A Stall-Erik and the Snapphans - Flop Similar →

Magnus Härenstam - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Magnus Härenstam?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Magnus Härenstam is "Joker Face" with a rating of 9.0/10.

How many movies has Magnus Härenstam acted in?

Magnus Härenstam has been featured in at least 41 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Magnus Härenstam?

Other notable films include "ABBA-dabba-doo", "The Adventures of Picasso", and "Package Tour".

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