
Margaretha Krook
ActingAbout Margaretha Krook
Margaretha Knutsdotter Krook (15 October 1925 – 7 May 2001) was a Swedish stage and film actress. She won the Eugene O'Neill Award in 1974. In 1976, she won the Guldbagge Award for Best Actress for the film Release the Prisoners to Spring.[
Career Statistics & Market Influence
Analyzing the cinematic journey of Margaretha Krook reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 50 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.
Genre Dominance: Drama
The majority of Margaretha Krook's filmography leans towards the Drama 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 24% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Margaretha Krook remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Och ge oss skuggorna, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.
Best Margaretha Krook Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Margaretha Krook's career based on audience ratings.
Complete Filmography & Success Status
Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Margaretha Krook.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | Karlsson on the Roof | Hildur "Husbocken" Bock | Flop | Similar → |
| 2000 | Gossip | Ingrid Seth | Flop | Similar → |
| 1997 | Rika barn leka bäst | Bordellkonsulten | Flop | Similar → |
| 1993 | Och ge oss skuggorna | Carlotta O'Neill | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1992 | The Best Intentions | Blenda Bergman | Hit | Similar → |
| 1991 | Duo jag | The analyst | Flop | Similar → |
| 1990 | The Secret Friend | The wife | Average | Similar → |
| 1989 | The Jönsson Gang in Mallorca | Gertrude Germann | Average | Similar → |
| 1986 | Peas & Whiskers | Mother | Average | Similar → |
| 1985 | Flying Devils | Hildegarde Altenburg | Flop | Similar → |
| 1984 | Sköna juveler | Old Woman | Flop | Similar → |
| 1983 | Skuggan av Mart | Mrs. Angelica | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1982 | Broken Sky | Grandma | Average | Similar → |
| 1981 | Stängda dörrar | Inès Serrano | Flop | Similar → |
| 1981 | Talk's cheap | Gun | Flop | Similar → |
| 1981 | SOPOR | Gösta Bohman | Average | Similar → |
| 1980 | Sverige åt svenskarna | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 1978 | A Walk in the Sun | Ellen | Flop | Similar → |
| 1978 | The Adventures of Picasso | Dona Maria | Hit | Similar → |
| 1978 | Mother, Father, Child | The grandmother | Flop | Similar → |
| 1977 | Nationalmonumentet | Fru Olsson | Flop | Similar → |
| 1977 | Den beslöjade damen | Damen Svensson | Flop | Similar → |
| 1975 | Release the Prisoners to Spring | Judge's daughter | Average | Similar → |
| 1974 | The White Carnation | Margit | Flop | Similar → |
| 1973 | The Wedding | Sofia Långsjö | Flop | Similar → |
| 1972 | The Man Who Quit Smoking | Prostitute | Average | Similar → |
| 1971 | Söndagspromenaden | Suleima | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1970 | The Magic Circle | Ingvar's mother | Average | Similar → |
| 1970 | Körsbärsträdgården | Ljubov Andrejevna Ranevskaja | Flop | Similar → |
| 1969 | The Bookseller Who Gave Up Bathing | Amelie Arbel | Average | Similar → |
| 1969 | Änkan | Polly Grey | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1966 | Adam in Sweden | Astrid Samuelsson | Flop | Similar → |
| 1966 | Persona | The Doctor | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1966 | Sadist | Nurse Ann Wahlman | Average | Similar → |
| 1966 | I | Bus driver | Flop | Similar → |
| 1964 | Swedish Portraits | Mrs Kronback | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1964 | Swedish Wedding Night | Mary | Average | Similar → |
| 1963 | A Dream Play | - | Hit | Similar → |
| 1963 | Medea | Medea | Flop | Similar → |
| 1961 | Lita på mej, älskling! | Mrs. Nilsson | Flop | Similar → |
| 1961 | Swedenhielms | Boman | Average | Similar → |
| 1958 | Brink of Life | Dr. Larsson (uncredited) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1954 | Salka Valka | Sigurlína Jónsdóttir | Flop | Similar → |
| 1954 | Karin Månsdotter | Karin's sister | Flop | Similar → |
| 1954 | Storm over Tjurö | Augusta | Flop | Similar → |
| 1953 | Barabbas | Woman in robbers cave | Average | Similar → |
| 1953 | Barabbas | - | Average | Similar → |
| 1951 | Miss Julie | Governess | Hit | Similar → |
| 1950 | Mother's Revolution | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 1949 | Only a Mother | Berta | Hit | Similar → |
Margaretha Krook - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Margaretha Krook?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Margaretha Krook is "Och ge oss skuggorna" with a rating of 9.0/10.
How many movies has Margaretha Krook acted in?
Margaretha Krook has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Margaretha Krook?
Other notable films include "Persona", "Söndagspromenaden", and "Änkan".




