Malin Ek - Actor Profile

Malin Ek

Acting
Updated: Apr 14, 2026
12Total Films
7.4 Highest Rated

About Malin Ek

Malin Ek (born 18 April 1945) is a Swedish stage and film actress. She won the Eugene O'Neill Award in 2010. She is the daughter of actor Anders Ek (the 1971 O'Neill Award laureate) and choreographer Birgit Cullberg.

Known For: ActingIndustry Veteran

Malin Ek Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of Malin Ek reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 12 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.

Dominant Genre

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

Success Ratio

Approximately 17% of Malin Ek'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 Passion of Anna, which stands out as a key performance.

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Best Malin Ek Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Malin Ek's career based on audience ratings.

★7.4
The Passion of Anna (1969) movie poster
★7.4

The Passion of Anna: A recently divorced man and an emotionally devastated widow begin a love affair.

The Passion of Anna

1969•Drama
★7.4
The Elephant Walk (1979) movie poster
★7.4

The Elephant Walk: A young girl dreams of a birthday party, where family and friends from her day-care center are invited. But in fact, her

The Elephant Walk

1979•Comedy
★6.4
Sunday's Children (1992) movie poster
★6.4

Sunday's Children: Little Pu spends a summer in Norrland with all his relatives. He and his brother get to hear the story about the watchma

Sunday's Children

1992•Drama
★6.2
Children's Island (1980) movie poster
★6.2

Children's Island: Reine is supposed to go to a summer camp called Children's Island but decides to remain in Stockholm over the summer whi

Children's Island

1980•Drama
★6.0
Welcome to Verona (2006) movie poster
★6.0

Welcome to Verona: In a sanatorium for people in their 60's Walter meets Virginia and falls in love. His boyish invites only upset her. In

Welcome to Verona

2006•Drama

Full Filmography

Every movie Malin Ek has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
2008 Majken Majken Flop Similar →
2006 Welcome to Verona Birgit Average Similar →
1996 Bengbulan Sofia, Carmen's mother Flop Similar →
1992 Sunday's Children Märta Average Similar →
1990 The Guardian Angel Livia Birkman, his wife Flop Similar →
1986 The Mozart Brothers Malla Flop Similar →
1985 False as Water Clara Flop Similar →
1982 Mother Gerd Flop Similar →
1980 Children's Island Kristina Average Similar →
1979 The Elephant Walk The yellow mother Hit Similar →
1974 En skugga Bridesmaid Flop Similar →
1969 The Passion of Anna Woman in Dream (uncredited) Hit Similar →

Malin Ek - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Malin Ek?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Malin Ek is "The Passion of Anna" with a rating of 7.4/10.

How many movies has Malin Ek acted in?

Malin Ek has been featured in at least 12 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Malin Ek?

Other notable films include "The Elephant Walk", "Sunday's Children", and "Children's Island".

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