Stig Ossian Ericson
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Stig Ossian Ericson (7 September 1923 - 30 July 2012) was a Swedish actor, director, and screenwriter. Ericson was born in 1923 in Härnösand, but grew up in Nyköping. Graduating at the University of Uppsala where he had been involved in various theatrical performances at the Södermanlands-Nerikes nation, he began his professional career as a mathematics teacher. He changed into the theater track in the early 1960s when he participated in the Snudd revue at the Casino Theatre in Stockholm. He later worked with Hans Alfredson and Tage Danielsson, Bo Widerberg and Beppe Wolgers. He is probably best known as Sigurd in the Swedish block buster Göta kanal eller Vem drog ur proppen?, lillebror's father in Astrid Lindgren's Karlsson på taket, and in the 1990s as Father Fouras in Fångarna på fortet, the Swedish version of French game show Fort Boyard. Ericson died in 2012, at the age of 88, in Nacka east of Stockholm.
Career Statistics & Market Influence
Analyzing the cinematic journey of Stig Ossian Ericson reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 32 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.
Genre Dominance: Drama
The majority of Stig Ossian Ericson'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 9% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Stig Ossian Ericson remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Facklorna, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.
Best Stig Ossian Ericson Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Stig Ossian Ericson's career based on audience ratings.
Complete Filmography & Success Status
Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Stig Ossian Ericson.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | Adagio | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 1992 | Have a Wonderful Life | Newspaper editor | Flop | Similar → |
| 1991 | Facklorna | Ragnar Fors, chef på mejeriet | Hit | Similar → |
| 1989 | The Women on the Roof | Vicar | Flop | Similar → |
| 1988 | The Moon God | - | Average | Similar → |
| 1987 | Idag Röd | - | Hit | Similar → |
| 1985 | Änglaverket | Melker | Flop | Similar → |
| 1982 | One-Week Bachelors | The Illusionist | Flop | Similar → |
| 1982 | En flicka på halsen | Professor Bagge | Flop | Similar → |
| 1982 | Nattvägen | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 1981 | Who Pulled the Plug? | Sigurd | Average | Similar → |
| 1981 | Hans Christian and the Geographic Society | Daniel | Average | Similar → |
| 1980 | To Be a Millionaire | Mushroom picker | Flop | Similar → |
| 1980 | Flight Level 450 | Appelgren | Flop | Similar → |
| 1979 | Father to Be | Director | Flop | Similar → |
| 1979 | Kristoffers hus | Stenkil | Flop | Similar → |
| 1979 | Min älskade | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 1979 | A Summer of Love | Wiren | Flop | Similar → |
| 1978 | System 84 | Magnusson | Flop | Similar → |
| 1977 | Games of Love and Loneliness | Rissler | Flop | Similar → |
| 1977 | Tabu | Björn, radioproducent | Flop | Similar → |
| 1976 | Yrkesmän emellan | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 1976 | The American Dream | Prison warden | Flop | Similar → |
| 1975 | Egg! Egg! A Hardboiled Story | Factory Worker | Average | Similar → |
| 1974 | Karlsson on the Roof | Father | Average | Similar → |
| 1974 | En enkel melodi | Margareta's father | Flop | Similar → |
| 1974 | The Butt | taxi driver | Average | Similar → |
| 1973 | Om 7 flickor | Stenson | Flop | Similar → |
| 1972 | The Man Who Quit Smoking | Hypnotist | Average | Similar → |
| 1965 | The Banquet Room | prästen | Flop | Similar → |
| 1948 | Private Bom | Clerk (uncredited) | Flop | Similar → |
| 1948 | Port of Call | Man Reading the Court's Decision (voice) (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
Stig Ossian Ericson - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Stig Ossian Ericson?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Stig Ossian Ericson is "Facklorna" with a rating of 7.0/10.
How many movies has Stig Ossian Ericson acted in?
Stig Ossian Ericson has been featured in at least 32 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Stig Ossian Ericson?
Other notable films include "Idag Röd", "Port of Call", and "The Man Who Quit Smoking".