Mats Helge - Actor Profile

Mats Helge

Directing
Updated: Apr 14, 2026
6Total Films
7.0 Highest Rated
Born: May 10, 1953
Birth Place: Lidköping, Skaraborgs län, Sweden [now Västra Götalands län, Sweden]

About Mats Helge

Mats Helge Olsson is a Swedish producer, screenwriter and director. He started out as a filmmaker creating lingonberry westerns, a paraphrase on the concept of spaghetti westerns. Several well known and respected Swedish actors participated in the film projects. Together with the Swedish actor Per Oscarsson, he made "Sverige åt svenskarna/Sweden to the Swedes" (1980) that resulted in a debt of SEK 16 million and the film project went bankrupt after a few months. Further on in the 1980s, Mats Helge started a film factory where he produced several English-language low budget action films. 15 feature films in all came out of Mats Helge's initiative.

Mats Helge Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of Mats Helge reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 6 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.

Dominant Genre

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

Success Ratio

Approximately 33% of Mats Helge'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 Ghost Hunters, which stands out as a key performance.

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Best Mats Helge Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Mats Helge's career based on audience ratings.

Full Filmography

Every movie Mats Helge has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
2013 The Director Who Disappeared: The Story of The Ninja Mission Himself (archive footage) Hit Similar →
1988 Animal Protector Van Effen Flop Similar →
1987 Ghost Hunters Böna Hit Similar →
1986 Eagle Island Intruder Flop Similar →
1985 Blood Tracks Frank the Caretaker Flop Similar →
1984 The Ninja Mission Ivan Flop Similar →

Mats Helge - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Mats Helge?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Mats Helge is "Ghost Hunters" with a rating of 7.0/10.

How many movies has Mats Helge acted in?

Mats Helge has been featured in at least 6 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Mats Helge?

Other notable films include "The Director Who Disappeared: The Story of The Ninja Mission", "Eagle Island", and "The Ninja Mission".

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