Torsten Lilliecrona
ActingAbout Torsten Lilliecrona
Torsten Lilliecrona (4 January 1921 – 15 October 1999) was a Swedish actor. He is mostly famous for his role as Melker Melkersson in the highly successful TV show Vi på Saltkråkan (Life on Seacrow Island) for which Astrid Lindgren wrote the script.
Torsten Lilliecrona Movies & Career Overview
The filmography of Torsten Lilliecrona reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 50 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.
Dominant Genre
A large portion of Torsten Lilliecrona's work falls within the Drama genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.
Success Ratio
Approximately 22% of Torsten Lilliecrona'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 Astrid Lindgren's Christmas, which stands out as a key performance.
Best Torsten Lilliecrona Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Torsten Lilliecrona's career based on audience ratings.
Full Filmography
Every movie Torsten Lilliecrona has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Astrid Lindgren's Christmas | Melker | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1981 | Höjdhoppar'n | Doctor | Hit | Similar → |
| 1969 | You're Lying! | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 1968 | Life on Seacrow Island | Melker Melkersson | Average | Similar → |
| 1968 | Pappa varför är du arg? Du gjorde likadant själv när du var ung | Gustav Vikingson | Average | Similar → |
| 1966 | Tjorven and Mysak | Melker Melkersson | Average | Similar → |
| 1965 | Tjorven and Skrallan | Melker Melkersson | Average | Similar → |
| 1964 | Tjorven, Batsman, and Moses | Melker Melkersson | Average | Similar → |
| 1962 | The Devil's Messenger | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 1961 | The Brig Three Lilies | Skollärare Esberg | Average | Similar → |
| 1961 | Do You Believe in Angels? | Stenman | Hit | Similar → |
| 1960 | On a Bench in a Park | Theater director | Flop | Similar → |
| 1960 | Susanne | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 1959 | Crime in Paradise | Torsten Lindgren | Hit | Similar → |
| 1959 | Swinging at the Castle | Driver | Average | Similar → |
| 1958 | Jazz Boy | Guest at Teddy's party | Hit | Similar → |
| 1957 | Far till sol och vår | Trent | Flop | Similar → |
| 1957 | Lille Fridolf blir morfar | Patrik, Cecilia's husband | Average | Similar → |
| 1957 | Count on Trouble | - | Average | Similar → |
| 1956 | Girls Without Rooms | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 1956 | The Right to Love | - | Average | Similar → |
| 1955 | Flicka i kasern | furiren | Flop | Similar → |
| 1955 | Darling of Mine | Man at the train station | Flop | Similar → |
| 1955 | Mord, lilla vän | Rune Gordon | Flop | Similar → |
| 1954 | Sir Arne's Treasure | Prison guard | Average | Similar → |
| 1954 | The Yellow Squadron | Doctor | Average | Similar → |
| 1954 | Karin Månsdotter | Jon Månsson, guard | Flop | Similar → |
| 1954 | A Lesson in Love | - | Hit | Similar → |
| 1954 | Never with my crowbar or… The Dream Thief | Bergman | Flop | Similar → |
| 1953 | Dumbom | Beppo the clown | Flop | Similar → |
| 1953 | Fartfeber | Lundkvist, lector | Flop | Similar → |
| 1953 | I dur och skur | Stig's director | Flop | Similar → |
| 1953 | Barabbas | Supervisor at copper mine on Cyprus | Average | Similar → |
| 1953 | Barabbas | - | Average | Similar → |
| 1953 | Summer with Monika | Driver at the Vegetable Store | Hit | Similar → |
| 1952 | Waiting Women | Waiter at the nightclub | Average | Similar → |
| 1951 | Summer Interlude | Ljus-Pelle | Hit | Similar → |
| 1951 | Tull-Bom | French prison guard | Flop | Similar → |
| 1949 | Love Wins Out | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 1949 | Prison | - | Hit | Similar → |
| 1949 | Gatan | Plain-clothes policeman | Flop | Similar → |
| 1948 | Private Bom | Corporal (uncredited) | Flop | Similar → |
| 1948 | Port of Call | Tuppen's Friend (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1946 | The Balloon | - | Hit | Similar → |
| 1944 | The Emperor of Portugallia | - | Average | Similar → |
| 1944 | The Girl and the Devil | Executioner | Average | Similar → |
| 1944 | The Invisible Wall | Soldier (uncredited) | Flop | Similar → |
| 1944 | Kungajakt | lackey to von Wismar, guards Rehusen and Riddercrantz (uncredited) | Flop | Similar → |
| 1943 | Kungsgatan | Vilgott, Marta's fiance | Average | Similar → |
| 1942 | Ride Tonight! | Anders Månsson (uncredited) | Flop | Similar → |
Torsten Lilliecrona - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Torsten Lilliecrona?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Torsten Lilliecrona is "Astrid Lindgren's Christmas" with a rating of 9.0/10.
How many movies has Torsten Lilliecrona acted in?
Torsten Lilliecrona has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Torsten Lilliecrona?
Other notable films include "Summer Interlude", "Summer with Monika", and "Jazz Boy".