Håkan Alexandersson - Actor Profile

Håkan Alexandersson

Directing
Freshness: Jan 21, 2026
5Total Films
6.0 Highest Rated
Born: Apr 21, 1940
Birth Place: Mariestad, Västra Götalands län, Sweden

About Håkan Alexandersson

Håkan Alexandersson was a multi artist and a man of many talents. He was considered one of the more remarkable and the most wayward visionaries in the Swedish film. Among other things, he worked as a film director, screen writer, author, producer, actor, photographer, artist and musician. He studied at Konstfack, University College of Arts, Crafts and Design, in the late 1950's. Håkan Alexandersson and Carl Johan De Geer met at Konstfack and the two produced a large number of films together. "Tårtan / The Cake" (1973) eventually became a cult hit among children and adults. At first it was viewed as mildly odd and incomprehensible. Lasse Sarri, CEO at the Swedish Television company, called the production crazy and absurd, but changed his mind after being informed by a hired plumber, that "Tårtan" was the best he had ever seen on TV. Håkan Alexandersson directed 40 feature films, shorts and television productions from 1959 to 2004. He suffered from cancer during his last ten years and died March 1, 2004 in Stockholm.

Career Statistics & Market Influence

Analyzing the cinematic journey of Håkan Alexandersson reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 5 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.

Genre Dominance: Drama

The majority of Håkan Alexandersson'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 0% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Håkan Alexandersson remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in I Remember Håkan Alexandersson, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.

Best Håkan Alexandersson Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Håkan Alexandersson's career based on audience ratings.

Complete Filmography & Success Status

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Håkan Alexandersson.

Håkan Alexandersson - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Håkan Alexandersson?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Håkan Alexandersson is "I Remember Håkan Alexandersson" with a rating of 6.0/10.

How many movies has Håkan Alexandersson acted in?

Håkan Alexandersson has been featured in at least 5 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Håkan Alexandersson?

Other notable films include "Blushing Charlie", "Tills elden släcks", and "Du gamla, du fria".