Tor Johnson
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Tor Johnson (19 October 1903 – 12 May 1971) was a Swedish professional wrestler (billed as The Super Swedish Angel) and actor. He is perhaps best remembered for his roles in a number of B-movies, including police inspector turned zombie in Plan 9 from Outer Space and playing the role of a recurring lab assistant often named "Lobo". Description above from the Wikipedia article Tor Johnson, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.
Tor Johnson Movies & Career Overview
The filmography of Tor Johnson reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 28 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.
Dominant Genre
A large portion of Tor Johnson's work falls within the Comedy genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.
Success Ratio
Approximately 29% of Tor Johnson's films maintain ratings above 6.5, indicating a consistent level of audience approval.
One of the most highly rated entries in their career remains Dracula: A Cinematic Scrapbook, which stands out as a key performance.
Best Tor Johnson Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Tor Johnson's career based on audience ratings.
Full Filmography
Every movie Tor Johnson has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | Dad Made Dirty Movies | Self (archive footage) | Hit | Similar → |
| 2000 | The Many Faces of Dracula | Lobo (archive footage) | Flop | Similar → |
| 1991 | Dracula: A Cinematic Scrapbook | Inspector Daniel Clay (archive footage) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1961 | The Beast of Yucca Flats | Joseph Javorsky | Flop | Similar → |
| 1959 | Revenge of the Dead | Lobo | Flop | Similar → |
| 1957 | The Unearthly | Lobo | Flop | Similar → |
| 1957 | Journey to Freedom | Giant Turk | Flop | Similar → |
| 1957 | Plan 9 from Outer Space | Inspector Clay | Flop | Similar → |
| 1956 | The Black Sleep | Mr. Curry | Average | Similar → |
| 1955 | Bride of the Monster | Lobo | Flop | Similar → |
| 1953 | So You Want a Television Set | Supine Wrestler (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1952 | Lady in the Iron Mask | Renac (uncredited) | Flop | Similar → |
| 1951 | Angels in the Outfield | Wrestler on TV (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1951 | Dear Brat | The new gardener (uncredited) | Flop | Similar → |
| 1951 | The Lemon Drop Kid | Super Swedish Angel (Wrestler) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1950 | Bud Abbott and Lou Costello in the Foreign Legion | Abou Ben | Average | Similar → |
| 1949 | Alias the Champ | Super Swedish Angel - Wrestler | Average | Similar → |
| 1948 | Behind Locked Doors | 'The Champ', a patient (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1948 | State of the Union | Wrestler | Hit | Similar → |
| 1947 | Road to Rio | The Great Samson (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1945 | Sudan | Slaver (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1944 | Lost in a Harem | Majordomo (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1943 | Swing Out the Blues | Weightlifter | Flop | Similar → |
| 1943 | The Meanest Man in the World | Vladimir Pulasky (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1942 | Gentleman Jim | The Mauler (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1941 | Shadow of the Thin Man | The Irish Thrush (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1935 | Man on the Flying Trapeze | Tosoff - Wrestler (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1934 | Registered Nurse | Sonnevich the Terrible Bulgarian | Flop | Similar → |
Tor Johnson - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Tor Johnson?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Tor Johnson is "Dracula: A Cinematic Scrapbook" with a rating of 10.0/10.
How many movies has Tor Johnson acted in?
Tor Johnson has been featured in at least 28 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Tor Johnson?
Other notable films include "Gentleman Jim", "Shadow of the Thin Man", and "Angels in the Outfield".