Wenche Foss
ActingWenche Foss Movies & Career Overview
The filmography of Wenche Foss reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 47 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.
Dominant Genre
A large portion of Wenche Foss's work falls within the Drama genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.
Success Ratio
Approximately 19% of Wenche Foss'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 Scenes from a Marriage, which stands out as a key performance.
Best Wenche Foss Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Wenche Foss's career based on audience ratings.
Full Filmography
Every movie Wenche Foss has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | Blackmail for Beginners | Grandmother | Average | Similar → |
| 2002 | Music for Weddings and Funerals | Lisa | Flop | Similar → |
| 2002 | I Am Dina | Mistress Karen | Average | Similar → |
| 2001 | Rosmersholm | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 2000 | Ballen i øyet | Gammel dame | Flop | Similar → |
| 2000 | Don't Look Back | Halvor's grandmother | Hit | Similar → |
| 1998 | Gurin with the Foxtail | Enkefru Stengelføhn-Glad (voice) | Flop | Similar → |
| 1998 | Arne Skouen - en mann for sin tid | herself | Flop | Similar → |
| 1993 | Rygg i rand, to i spann | Mrs Flo | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1993 | Act Naturally | Tora | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1988 | The Beginning of a Story | Tante Ally | Flop | Similar → |
| 1987 | På stigende kurs | Svigermor | Flop | Similar → |
| 1985 | Farewell Illusions | Mor til Atle | Flop | Similar → |
| 1983 | Open Future | Hybelvertinne | Flop | Similar → |
| 1982 | Victoria L. | Victoria Lund | Flop | Similar → |
| 1981 | Julia Julia | Fru Åstrøm | Flop | Similar → |
| 1980 | Life and Death | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 1978 | John Gabriel Borkman | - | Hit | Similar → |
| 1975 | The Pinchcliffe Grand Prix | Enkefru Stengelføhn-Glad (voice) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1974 | Fru Biksby og oberstens skinnkåpe | Fru Biksby | Flop | Similar → |
| 1974 | Scenes from a Marriage | Modern | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1974 | Bør Børson Jr. | Baronessen | Average | Similar → |
| 1973 | Aske | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 1970 | Song of Norway | Mrs. Hagerup | Flop | Similar → |
| 1970 | Operasjon V for vanvidd | Minister of Justice | Flop | Similar → |
| 1967 | Cocktailparty | Julia Shuttlethwaite | Flop | Similar → |
| 1967 | Gjør det lettere | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 1964 | Oslofilm: Bak kulissene | Herself | Flop | Similar → |
| 1963 | Episode | The Mother | Flop | Similar → |
| 1963 | The Wild Duck | Gina Ekdal | Flop | Similar → |
| 1963 | About Tilla | Sjefspsykologen | Flop | Similar → |
| 1962 | Lykke og krone | Narrator | Flop | Similar → |
| 1962 | Tonny | Tonnys mor | Average | Similar → |
| 1959 | Støv på hjernen | Edna Grindheim | Hit | Similar → |
| 1959 | The Master and His Servants | Fru Helmer | Hit | Similar → |
| 1954 | Portrettet | Sosse Laurantzon | Flop | Similar → |
| 1953 | The bridal bouquet | En bardame | Flop | Similar → |
| 1953 | The Disappearance of a Young Wife | Tore Haug, kriminalkonstabel | Average | Similar → |
| 1952 | Det kunne vært deg | Ingrid | Flop | Similar → |
| 1951 | Krane's Confectionery | Elise Gjør | Average | Similar → |
| 1948 | Trollfossen | Sylvia Strøm | Flop | Similar → |
| 1946 | Et spøkelse forelsker seg | Irene / «Barbara Buns» | Flop | Similar → |
| 1945 | Rikard Nordraak | Louise Lund | Flop | Similar → |
| 1942 | En herre med bart | Cecilie, hans kone | Average | Similar → |
| 1942 | Jeg drepte! | Liv Bøhmer | Flop | Similar → |
| 1942 | The Dangerous Game | Christine Sandemann, hans kone | Flop | Similar → |
| 1940 | Tørres Snørtevold | Frøken Thorsen | Hit | Similar → |
Wenche Foss - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Wenche Foss?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Wenche Foss is "Scenes from a Marriage" with a rating of 8.1/10.
How many movies has Wenche Foss acted in?
Wenche Foss has been featured in at least 47 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Wenche Foss?
Other notable films include "Act Naturally", "The Pinchcliffe Grand Prix", and "Rygg i rand, to i spann".