Per Wiking

Acting

Freshness: Jan 26, 2026

16Total Films

8.0 Highest Rated

Born: Dec 4, 1931

Birth Place: Copenhagen, Denmark

Career Statistics & Market Influence

Analyzing the cinematic journey of Per Wiking reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 16 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.

Genre Dominance: Comedy

The majority of Per Wiking'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 19% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Per Wiking remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in South of Tana River, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.

Best Per Wiking Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Per Wiking's career based on audience ratings.

★8.0

★8.0

South of Tana River: A plane lands one day at Nairobi Airport in Kenya, and among the passengers is a young Danish girl, Eva Axelson, who imm

South of Tana River

1963•Drama

★7.0

★7.0

Always Trouble: Factory worker Otto Nielsen and his wife Helga live in a 2-room apartment in a sad Copenhagen suburbs district, where th

Always Trouble

1955•Comedy

★6.5

★6.5

Styrmand Karlsen: First mate Knud Karlsen has just received sad news from his girlfriend. On board the ship is also chef Valdemar, sailor

Styrmand Karlsen

1958•Family

★6.3

Min kone fra Paris:

Min kone fra Paris

1961•Comedy

★6.2

★6.2

The Heir: Anders returns to Denmark to visit his ill mom too late. Her lawyer tells him he's the illegitimate child of an estate o

The Heir

1954•Comedy

Complete Filmography & Success Status

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Per Wiking.

Year	Movie	Character	Success	More
1963	South of Tana River	-	Super Hit	Similar →
1963	The Queen's Guardsman	-	Flop	Similar →
1961	The Musketeers	-	Flop	Similar →
1961	Min kone fra Paris	Erik's friend in Paris	Average	Similar →
1960	Sømand i knibe	Fessor	Flop	Similar →
1959	De sjove aar	Manfred Østerhøj	Flop	Similar →
1958	Styrmand Karlsen	-	Hit	Similar →
1958	Mor skal giftes	Garrich	Flop	Similar →
1956	Flintesønnerne	-	Flop	Similar →
1956	Father of Four: In the City	-	Average	Similar →
1956	Den store gav-tyv	-	Average	Similar →
1955	Always Trouble	Maja's dance partner	Hit	Similar →
1955	My Daughter Nelly	-	Average	Similar →
1955	Escape from Terror	-	Flop	Similar →
1955	Der kom en dag	Frihedskæmper	Average	Similar →
1954	The Heir	-	Average	Similar →

Per Wiking - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Per Wiking?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Per Wiking is "South of Tana River" with a rating of 8.0/10.

How many movies has Per Wiking acted in?

Per Wiking has been featured in at least 16 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Per Wiking?

Other notable films include "Always Trouble", "Styrmand Karlsen", and "Min kone fra Paris".