Actor

Nils Asther: Movies & Filmography

films: 34
on screen: 1916–2022

Career at a glance

Nils Asther's Career in Numbers

Nils Asther's films in numbers — as an actor, not counting appearances as themselves: when they were made, the genres Nils Asther works in most and the milestones along the way. The filmography runs from The Wings (1916) to Lady in White (1962), and the 1940s were the busiest decade.

Nils Asther Movies by Decade

1910s 2
1920s 8
1930s 8
1940s 13
1960s 2

The 1940s were Nils Asther's busiest decade, with 13 films.

Nils Asther Movies by Genre

Drama 14
Romance 5
Comedy 4
Horror 3
Crime 3
Mystery 2
War 1
Sci-Fi 1

Drama is the genre Nils Asther has worked in most, with 14 films, ahead of romance (5).

Nils Asther Career Milestones

First film: The Wings 1916
Newest film: Lady in White 1962

34 credits

Nils Asther Filmography: Every Movie

Every film Nils Asther is credited on, newest first, with the role, the box office and the Movie Echo Score. Re-order the list to see the best-rated films or the biggest hits first.

Nils Asther Movies as an Actor

Nils Asther in Documentaries & Specials

2022 Prejudice and Pride: Swedish Film Queer as Self (archive footage) · Documentary

Works with

Who Nils Asther Makes Movies With

The actors and directors Nils Asther shares the most films with. Gösta Ekman comes first, with 3 films together, followed by Henry Stephenson (3).

FAQ

Nils Asther: Questions & Answers

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

How many movies has Nils Asther been in?

Nils Asther is credited on 34 films, from 1916 to 2022. The filmography on this page lists every one of them, newest first, with the role and the Movie Echo Score.

What is Nils Asther's newest movie?

The most recent film on Nils Asther's filmography is Prejudice and Pride: Swedish Film Queer (2022), in the role of Self (archive footage).

Who does Nils Asther work with most often?

Nils Asther shares the most films with Gösta Ekman (3 films), Henry Stephenson (3 films) and Robert Montgomery (3 films).

The Best Nils Asther Movies, Ranked

Top rated, most awarded and biggest box office hits from 34 credits.

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