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Tor Johnson

Character Actor | * 10/19/1903 († 67, 05/12/1971) | Kalmar (Sweden)
Karl Erik Tore Johansson (19 October 1903 – 12 May 1971), better known by the stage name Tor Johnson, was a Swedish professional wrestler and actor. As an actor, Johnson appeared in many B-movies, including some famously directed by Ed Wood. In professional wrestling, Johnson was billed as Thor Johnson and Super Swedish Angel. ()
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Most frequent genres for this person: Comedies | Horror | Science Fiction

Known for these Movies & Shows

Dr. Eric Vornoff, with the help of his mute assistant Lobo, captures twelve men for a grisly experiment; His goal to turn them into supermen using atomic energy. Reporter Janet Lawton, fiancée of the ...

Bride of the Monster

Certification unknown

1955 | 2.3/5 | 1h 9min
Horror, Science Fiction
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Mad doctor uses patients at his isolated psychiatric institute as subjects in his attempts to create longevity by surgically installing an artificial gland in their skulls, with disastrous results. ...

The Unearthly

NR

1957 | 1.9/5 | 1h 13min
Science Fiction
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In California, an old man grieves the loss of his wife and on the next day he also dies. However, the space soldier Eros and her mate Tanna use an electric device to resurrect them both and the strong ...

Plan 9 from Outer Space

NR

1959 | 2.1/5 | 1h 19min
Horror, Science Fiction
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Reports of strange activities out by the Old Willow's place signal new adventures for Kelton the Cop & Co. An apparent mystic, Dr. Acula is engaging in rituals designed to raise the dead. But he may g ...

Night of the Ghouls

Certification unknown

1959 | 2.3/5 | 1h 9min
Horror
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Movies with Tor Johnson as Actor(23)

as Himself (archive footage)2012 Dad Made Dirty Movies
as Guard1968 Head
as Joseph Javorsky1961 The Beast of Yucca Flats
as Lobo1959 Night of the Ghouls
as Inspector Clay1959 Plan 9 from Outer Space
as Lobo1957 The Unearthly
1957 Journey to Freedom
as Mr. Curry1956 The Black Sleep
as Lobo1955 Bride of the Monster
as Renac (uncredited)1952 Lady In The Iron Mask
as The new gardener (uncredited)1951 Dear Brat
as Wrestler on TV (uncredited)1951 Angels in the Outfield
as Super Swedish Angel (Wrestler)1951 The Lemon Drop Kid
as Abou Ben1950 Abbott and Costello in the Foreign Legion
as Super Swedish Angel - Wrestler1949 Alias the Champ
as 'The Champ', a patient (uncredited)1948 Behind Locked Doors
as Wrestler (uncredited)1948 State of the Union
as Majordomo (uncredited)1944 Lost in a Harem
as Vladimir Pulasky (uncredited)1943 The Meanest Man in the World
as Weightlifter1943 Swing Out the Blues
as The Mauler (uncredited)1942 Gentleman Jim
as "The Irish Thrush", a wrestler (uncredited)1941 Shadow of the Thin Man
as Tosoff - Wrestler (uncredited)1935 Man on the Flying Trapeze

Full Name: Tor Johnson
Citizenship: Sweden
Born: Monday, 10/19 1903 (October) in Kalmar (Sweden)
Died: Wednesday, 05/12 1971 (May) in San Fernando (aged: 67)
Zodiac sign: Libra (Chinese zodiac sign: Rabbit)
Tor Johnson frequently works together with these people:
Edward D. Wood Jr. (12x, Crew)
Coleman Francis (5x, Actor)
Anthony Cardoza (5x, Crew)
Bob Rafelson (4x, Crew)
Cedric Gibbons (4x, Crew)
Edwin B. Willis (4x, Crew)
Paul Marco (4x, Actor)
Pat Flaherty (3x, Actor)
Larry Aten (3x, Crew)
William C. Thompson (3x, Crew)
Austin McKinney (3x, Crew)
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WatchPlayStream ID: PEOPLE:487365, Added: 10/04/2018, Last updated: 03/30/2024