Ole Olsen

Acting

Freshness: Jan 21, 2026

15Total Films

10.0 Highest Rated

Born: Nov 6, 1892

Career Statistics & Market Influence

Analyzing the cinematic journey of Ole Olsen 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: Comedy

The majority of Ole Olsen'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 20% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Ole Olsen remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Going Hollywood: The '30s, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.

Best Ole Olsen Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Ole Olsen's career based on audience ratings.

★10.0

Going Hollywood: The '30s (1984) movie poster

★10.0

Going Hollywood: The '30s: Robert Preston hosts this documentary that shows what people of the 1930s were watching as they were battling the Depres

Going Hollywood: The '30s

1984•Documentary

★7.2

★7.2

Hellzapoppin': Olsen and Johnson, a pair of stage comedians, try to turn their play into a movie and bring together a young couple in l

Hellzapoppin'

1941•Music

★7.0

★7.0

Oh, Sailor, Behave!: Based on the farcical stage play written by Pulitzer Prize-winning* writer Elmer Rice, Oh, Sailor Behave! is a movie Mus

Oh, Sailor, Behave!

1930•Music

★6.3

50 Million Frenchmen (1931) movie poster

★6.3

50 Million Frenchmen: In this comedy, two men make an extravagant $50,000 dollar bet that one of them will be able to successfully court a lov

50 Million Frenchmen

1931•Romance

★6.2

★6.2

All Over Town: Two vaudevillian comedians try to stage a show in a theatre that has a reputation for being being haunted.

All Over Town

1937•Comedy

Complete Filmography & Success Status

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Ole Olsen.

Year	Movie	Character	Success	More
1986	Classic Comedy Teams	Self (archive footage)	Flop	Similar →
1984	Going Hollywood: The '30s	(archive footage)	Super Hit	Similar →
1947	Johnny at the Fair	-	Flop	Similar →
1945	See My Lawyer	Ole	Average	Similar →
1944	Ghost Catchers	Himself	Average	Similar →
1943	Crazy House	Himself	Flop	Similar →
1941	Hellzapoppin'	Ole Olsen	Hit	Similar →
1939	Fighting Mad	Chess Player	Flop	Similar →
1938	Paroled from the Big House	Torchy	Flop	Similar →
1937	All Over Town	Olsen	Average	Similar →
1937	Cinema Circus	Himself (as Olsen)	Flop	Similar →
1936	Country Gentlemen	J.D. McAllister	Flop	Similar →
1931	Gold Dust Gertie	George Harlan	Flop	Similar →
1931	50 Million Frenchmen	Simon Johanssen	Average	Similar →
1930	Oh, Sailor, Behave!	Simon	Hit	Similar →

Ole Olsen - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Ole Olsen?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Ole Olsen is "Going Hollywood: The '30s" with a rating of 10.0/10.

How many movies has Ole Olsen acted in?

Ole Olsen has been featured in at least 15 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Ole Olsen?

Other notable films include "Hellzapoppin'", "Oh, Sailor, Behave!", and "50 Million Frenchmen".