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Actor

Lennart Hjulström: Movies & Box Office

films
24
on screen
1986–2020
box office
$9.77M
average score
30
Born
July 18, 1938
Birthplace
Karlstad, Sweden
Full name
Lennart Hjalmar Hjulström
Citizenship
Swedish
Occupations
Actor, Film director
Years active
1985-2022
Spouses
Ulla Söderdal, Gunilla Nyroos
Children
4
Biggest hits

The Best Lennart Hjulström Movies

The films of Lennart Hjulström that made the most at the worldwide box office, biggest first: Hamilton: In the Interest of the Nation (2012) leads with $8.25M. The full ranking adds the most awarded films and the newest releases.

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Career at a glance

Lennart Hjulström's Career in Numbers

Lennart Hjulström's films in numbers — as an actor, not counting appearances as themselves: when they were made, the genres Lennart Hjulström works in most and the milestones along the way. The filmography runs from In the Name of the Law (1986) to The Jonsson Gang (2020), and the 2000s were the busiest decade.

Lennart Hjulström Movies by Decade

  1. 1980s 6
  2. 1990s 7
  3. 2000s 8
  4. 2010s 2
  5. 2020s 1

The 2000s were Lennart Hjulström's busiest decade, with 8 films.

Lennart Hjulström Movies by Genre

  • Thriller 8
  • Crime 4
  • Drama 4
  • Action 3
  • Comedy 2
  • Tv movie 1
  • Biography 1
  • Music 1

Thriller is the genre Lennart Hjulström has worked in most, with 8 films, ahead of crime (4).

Lennart Hjulström Career Milestones

Biggest box office hit
Hamilton: In the Interest of the Nation $8.25M worldwide
Best-rated film
The Jonsson Gang Movie Echo Score 30
Newest film
The Jonsson Gang 2020
24 credits

Lennart Hjulström Filmography: Every Movie

Every film Lennart Hjulström is credited on, newest first, with the role, the box office and the Movie Echo Score. Rated films average a score of 30. Re-order the list to see the best-rated films or the biggest hits first.

Biography

Who Is Lennart Hjulström?

Lennart Hjulström was born in Karlstad, Sweden in 1938. Credited on films since 1986, as an actor. The background, training and the roles that shaped the career.

Lennart Hjalmar Hjulström (born 18 July 1938 in Karlstad, Sweden) was a renowned Swedish actor and film director whose career spanned over three decades. He began his professional journey in the mid‑1980s, quickly establishing himself as a versatile performer capable of shifting seamlessly between stage, television, and cinema. His early work as a director on the 1983 film “Berget på månens baksida” demonstrated a keen eye for storytelling, a talent that would complement his subsequent acting roles. Throughout the 1990s and 2000s, Hjulström appeared in a wide range of productions, from the acclaimed drama “My Life as a Dog” (1986) where he played the enigmatic artist, to the gritty television series “Beck,” delivering a memorable performance as Gavling. His collaboration with prominent Swedish directors on projects such as “The Best Intentions” (1992) and “The Girl Who Kicked the Hornets’ Nest” (2009) solidified his reputation as a reliable character actor capable of embodying authority figures, policemen, and patriarchs alike. Beyond his on‑screen achievements, Hjulström cultivated a rich family legacy in the Swedish cultural scene. He was married to actress Ulla Söderdal from 1961 until 1982 and later to fellow actress Gunilla Nyroos in 2007, partnerships that produced four children, including notable media personalities Niklas Hjulström and Carin Hjulström. His father, Filip Hjulström, was a distinguished figure, further underscoring the family's intellectual pedigree. Lennart continued to work up until his death on 3 July 2022, leaving behind a diverse filmography that reflects both his artistic depth and his commitment to Swedish cinema. His contributions are remembered for their subtle nuance, robust presence, and the enduring impact he made on colleagues and audiences alike.

Works with

Who Lennart Hjulström Makes Movies With

The actors and directors Lennart Hjulström shares the most films with. Mikael Persbrandt comes first, with 6 films together, followed by Michael Nyqvist (3).

FAQ

Lennart Hjulström: Questions & Answers

How many movies Lennart Hjulström has made, the biggest hit, the best-rated film, the award record and more, answered from the filmography above.

How many movies has Lennart Hjulström been in?

Lennart Hjulström is credited on 24 films, from 1986 to 2020. The filmography on this page lists every one of them, newest first, with the role and the Movie Echo Score.

What is Lennart Hjulström's highest-grossing movie?

Hamilton: In the Interest of the Nation (2012) is Lennart Hjulström's biggest box office hit, with $8.25M worldwide, ahead of The Best Intentions (1992) ($1.25M). Across every film with box office figures, Lennart Hjulström's movies have made $9.77M.

Lennart Hjulström's biggest hits

What is the best Lennart Hjulström movie?

By the Movie Echo Score, which blends critic reviews, audience ratings and lasting impact, Lennart Hjulström's best-rated film is The Jonsson Gang (2020) with a score of 30.

Best Lennart Hjulström movies, ranked

What is Lennart Hjulström's newest movie?

The most recent film on Lennart Hjulström's filmography is The Jonsson Gang (2020), in the role of Gösta Vanheden.

Who does Lennart Hjulström work with most often?

Lennart Hjulström shares the most films with Mikael Persbrandt (6 films), Michael Nyqvist (3 films) and Pernilla August (3 films).

The Best Lennart Hjulström Movies, Ranked

Top rated, most awarded and biggest box office hits from 24 credits.

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