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Bo Svenson

Bio: Bo Svenson (born February 13, 1941) is a Swedish-born American actor, known for his roles in American genre films of the 1970s and 1980s. In the late 1960s, Svenson had a recurring role in the hit TV series Here Come the Brides as Lumberjack Olaf "Big Swede" Gustavsen
Born: Thu, Feb 13 1941
Birthplace: Gothenburg, Västra Götalands län, Sweden
Bo Svenson is 83 years old
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Poster of Finding Grace
Finding Grace
Bo Svenson was 79 in Finding Grace as 'Dr. Nelson'.
Movie Released: Tue, Apr 21 2020
Poster of My Sisters Kids & the Gold Diggers
My Sisters Kids & the Gold Diggers
Bo Svenson was 73 in My Sisters Kids & the Gold Diggers as 'John'.
Movie Released: Thu, Feb 05 2015
Poster of Jersey Justice
Jersey Justice
Bo Svenson was 73 in Jersey Justice as 'W.W. Tolliver'.
Movie Released: Tue, Nov 25 2014
Poster of The Dependables
The Dependables
Bo Svenson was 73 in The Dependables as 'Mick Skinner'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jun 03 2014
Poster of Non-Stop
Non-Stop
Bo Svenson was 72 in Non-Stop as 'Dr. Halperin'.
Movie Released: Fri, Nov 29 2013
Poster of Kill Bill: The Whole Bloody Affair
Kill Bill: The Whole Bloody Affair
Bo Svenson was 70 in Kill Bill: The Whole Bloody Affair as 'Reverend Harmony'.
Movie Released: Sun, Mar 27 2011
Poster of Angry
Angry
Bo Svenson was 69 in Angry as 'Bill'.
Movie Released: Wed, Dec 01 2010
Poster of The 7 Adventures of Sinbad
The 7 Adventures of Sinbad
Bo Svenson was 69 in The 7 Adventures of Sinbad as 'Simon Magnusson'.
Movie Released: Tue, May 25 2010
Poster of Icarus
Icarus
Bo Svenson was 68 in Icarus as 'Vadim'.
Movie Released: Tue, Feb 09 2010
Poster of Stolz der Nation
Stolz der Nation
Bo Svenson was 68 in Stolz der Nation as 'Benjamin Palme'.
Movie Released: Fri, Aug 21 2009
Poster of Inglourious Basterds
Inglourious Basterds
Bo Svenson was 68 in Inglourious Basterds as 'American Colonel'.
Movie Released: Sun, Aug 02 2009
Poster of Railroad to Hell: A Chinaman's Chance
Railroad to Hell: A Chinaman's Chance
Bo Svenson was 67 in Railroad to Hell: A Chinaman's Chance as 'Foreman Bo'.
Movie Released: Wed, May 14 2008
Poster of Raising Jeffrey Dahmer
Raising Jeffrey Dahmer
Bo Svenson was 65 in Raising Jeffrey Dahmer as 'Detective John Amos'.
Movie Released: Thu, Apr 13 2006
Poster of Hell to Pay
Hell to Pay
Bo Svenson was 64 in Hell to Pay as 'Del Shannon'.
Movie Released: Fri, Aug 12 2005
Poster of I'll Be Seeing You
I'll Be Seeing You
Bo Svenson was 63 in I'll Be Seeing You as 'Philip Carter'.
Movie Released: Sat, May 01 2004
Poster of Kill Bill: Vol. 2
Kill Bill: Vol. 2
Bo Svenson was 63 in Kill Bill: Vol. 2 as 'Reverend Harmony'.
Movie Released: Fri, Apr 16 2004
Poster of Outlaw
Outlaw
Bo Svenson was 59 in Outlaw as 'Detective Maize'.
Movie Released: Mon, Jan 01 2001
Poster of Crackerjack 3
Crackerjack 3
Bo Svenson was 59 in Crackerjack 3 as 'Jack Thorn'.
Movie Released: Sat, Dec 02 2000
Poster of Solitude Point
Solitude Point
Bo Svenson was 57 in Solitude Point as 'Richard'.
Movie Released: Sat, Feb 14 1998
Poster of Heartless
Heartless
Bo Svenson was 56 in Heartless as 'Sheriff Sam'.
Movie Released: Wed, Nov 05 1997
Poster of Speed 2: Cruise Control
Speed 2: Cruise Control
Bo Svenson was 56 in Speed 2: Cruise Control as 'Captain Pollard'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jun 13 1997
Poster of Cheyenne
Cheyenne
Bo Svenson was 55 in Cheyenne as 'Captain Starrett'.
Movie Released: Tue, Oct 15 1996
Poster of Steel Frontier
Steel Frontier
Bo Svenson was 54 in Steel Frontier as 'Roy Ackett'.
Movie Released: Tue, Mar 28 1995
Poster of Private Obsession
Private Obsession
Bo Svenson was 54 in Private Obsession as 'Sam Weston'.
Movie Released: Tue, Mar 07 1995
Poster of Savage Land
Savage Land
Bo Svenson was 53 in Savage Land as 'Jeb'.
Movie Released: Tue, Sep 13 1994
Poster of Three Days To A Kill
Three Days To A Kill
Bo Svenson was 51 in Three Days To A Kill as 'Rick'.
Movie Released: Wed, Nov 25 1992
Poster of Steele's Law
Steele's Law
Bo Svenson was 50 in Steele's Law as 'Sheriff Barnes'.
Movie Released: Sun, Jun 09 1991
Poster of Soldier of Fortune
Soldier of Fortune
Bo Svenson was 49 in Soldier of Fortune as 'Colonel Preston'.
Movie Released: Sat, Apr 28 1990
Poster of Tides of War
Tides of War
Bo Svenson was 48 in Tides of War as 'SS Colonel Otto Haber'.
Movie Released: Mon, Jan 01 1990
Poster of Beyond the Door III
Beyond the Door III
Bo Svenson was 48 in Beyond the Door III as 'Professor Andromolek'.
Movie Released: Sun, Oct 01 1989
Poster of Curse II: The Bite
Curse II: The Bite
Bo Svenson was 48 in Curse II: The Bite as 'The Sheriff'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jun 27 1989
Poster of Soda Cracker
Soda Cracker
Bo Svenson was 48 in Soda Cracker as 'Ivan Moss'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jun 01 1989
Poster of Primal Rage
Primal Rage
Bo Svenson was 47 in Primal Rage as 'Ethridge'.
Movie Released: Thu, Dec 01 1988
Poster of Deep Space
Deep Space
Bo Svenson was 47 in Deep Space as 'Captain Robertson'.
Movie Released: Sun, May 01 1988
Poster of Delta Force Commando
Delta Force Commando
Bo Svenson was 46 in Delta Force Commando as 'Col. Keitel'.
Movie Released: Sun, Nov 01 1987
Poster of Maniac Killer
Maniac Killer
Bo Svenson was 46 in Maniac Killer as 'Count Silvano'.
Movie Released: Wed, Sep 02 1987
Poster of White Phantom
White Phantom
Bo Svenson was 46 in White Phantom as 'The Colonel'.
Movie Released: Tue, Sep 01 1987
Poster of Double Target
Double Target
Bo Svenson was 46 in Double Target as 'Col. Galckin'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jun 11 1987
Poster of Brothers in Blood
Brothers in Blood
Bo Svenson was 46 in Brothers in Blood
Movie Released: Tue, May 12 1987
Poster of Thunder II
Thunder II
Bo Svenson was 46 in Thunder II as 'Sheriff Roger'.
Movie Released: Mon, Mar 16 1987
Poster of The Dirty Dozen: The Deadly Mission
The Dirty Dozen: The Deadly Mission
Bo Svenson was 46 in The Dirty Dozen: The Deadly Mission as 'Maurice Fronenac'.
Movie Released: Sun, Mar 01 1987
Poster of Movie in Action
Movie in Action
Bo Svenson was 45 in Movie in Action
Movie Released: Thu, Jan 01 1987
Poster of Heartbreak Ridge
Heartbreak Ridge
Bo Svenson was 45 in Heartbreak Ridge as 'Roy Jennings'.
Movie Released: Fri, Dec 05 1986
Poster of Choke Canyon
Choke Canyon
Bo Svenson was 45 in Choke Canyon as 'Capt. Oliver Parkside'.
Movie Released: Fri, Aug 01 1986
Poster of The Delta Force
The Delta Force
Bo Svenson was 45 in The Delta Force as 'Capt. Campbell'.
Movie Released: Fri, Feb 14 1986
Poster of Wizards of the Lost Kingdom
Wizards of the Lost Kingdom
Bo Svenson was 44 in Wizards of the Lost Kingdom as 'Kor'.
Movie Released: Tue, Oct 01 1985
Poster of The Manhunt
The Manhunt
Bo Svenson was 43 in The Manhunt as 'Sheriff'.
Movie Released: Sun, Dec 09 1984
Poster of Deadly Impact
Deadly Impact
Bo Svenson was 43 in Deadly Impact as 'George Ryan'.
Movie Released: Thu, May 17 1984
Poster of Jealousy
Jealousy
Bo Svenson was 42 in Jealousy as 'Jesse Hutton'.
Movie Released: Mon, Jan 23 1984
Poster of Thunder
Thunder
Bo Svenson was 42 in Thunder as 'Sheriff Bill Cook'.
Movie Released: Fri, Nov 11 1983
Poster of Butcher, Baker, Nightmare Maker
Butcher, Baker, Nightmare Maker
Bo Svenson was 40 in Butcher, Baker, Nightmare Maker as 'Detective Joe Carlson'.
Movie Released: Fri, Nov 20 1981
Poster of Sverige åt svenskarna
Sverige åt svenskarna
Bo Svenson was 39 in Sverige åt svenskarna
Movie Released: Thu, Jul 31 1980
Poster of Virus
Virus
Bo Svenson was 39 in Virus as 'Major Carter'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jun 26 1980
Poster of North Dallas Forty
North Dallas Forty
Bo Svenson was 38 in North Dallas Forty as 'Jo Bob Priddy'.
Movie Released: Fri, Aug 03 1979
Poster of Portrait of a Hitman
Portrait of a Hitman
Bo Svenson was 38 in Portrait of a Hitman as 'Dr. Bob Michaels'.
Movie Released: Fri, May 11 1979
Poster of Gold of the Amazon Women
Gold of the Amazon Women
Bo Svenson was 38 in Gold of the Amazon Women as 'Tom Jensen'.
Movie Released: Tue, Mar 06 1979
Poster of The Spirit of Adventure: Night Flight
The Spirit of Adventure: Night Flight
Bo Svenson was 37 in The Spirit of Adventure: Night Flight as 'Fabien'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jan 26 1979
Poster of The Son of the Sheik
The Son of the Sheik
Bo Svenson was 37 in The Son of the Sheik as 'Hamilton Burger'.
Movie Released: Sat, Feb 25 1978
Poster of The Inglorious Bastards
The Inglorious Bastards
Bo Svenson was 36 in The Inglorious Bastards as 'Lt. Robert Yeager'.
Movie Released: Wed, Feb 08 1978
Poster of Final Chapter: Walking Tall
Final Chapter: Walking Tall
Bo Svenson was 36 in Final Chapter: Walking Tall as 'Buford Pusser'.
Movie Released: Wed, Aug 31 1977
Poster of Snowbeast
Snowbeast
Bo Svenson was 36 in Snowbeast as 'Gar Seberg'.
Movie Released: Thu, Apr 28 1977
Poster of Special Delivery
Special Delivery
Bo Svenson was 35 in Special Delivery as 'Jack Murdock'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jul 16 1976
Poster of Breaking Point
Breaking Point
Bo Svenson was 35 in Breaking Point as 'Michael McBain'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jun 02 1976
Poster of Walking Tall Part II
Walking Tall Part II
Bo Svenson was 34 in Walking Tall Part II as 'Buford Pusser'.
Movie Released: Sun, Sep 28 1975
Poster of The Great Waldo Pepper
The Great Waldo Pepper
Bo Svenson was 34 in The Great Waldo Pepper as 'Axel Olsson'.
Movie Released: Thu, Mar 13 1975
Poster of Target Risk
Target Risk
Bo Svenson was 33 in Target Risk as 'Lee Driscoll'.
Movie Released: Mon, Jan 06 1975
Poster of Maurie
Maurie
Bo Svenson was 32 in Maurie as 'Jack Twyman'.
Movie Released: Wed, Aug 01 1973
Poster of Intertect
Intertect
Bo Svenson was 32 in Intertect
Movie Released: Sun, Mar 11 1973
Poster of Frankenstein
Frankenstein
Bo Svenson was 31 in Frankenstein as 'Monster'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jan 16 1973
Poster of The Bravos
The Bravos
Bo Svenson was 30 in The Bravos as 'Raeder'.
Movie Released: Sun, Jan 09 1972
Poster of Hitched
Hitched
Bo Svenson was 30 in Hitched as 'Jay Appleby'.
Movie Released: Wed, Mar 31 1971
Poster of Jan & Dean: On the Run
Jan & Dean: On the Run
Bo Svenson was 25 in Jan & Dean: On the Run as 'Smithsonian Guard'.
Movie Released: Mon, Aug 01 1966
Poster of Baboon Bite Maniacs! - "Primal Rage" 35 Years Later
Baboon Bite Maniacs! - "Primal Rage" 35 Years Later
Bo Svenson will be 83+ in Baboon Bite Maniacs! - "Primal Rage" 35 Years Later as 'Himself'.
Movie Released: Unreleased

TV Shows (Acting Roles)

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Ages in TV shows are based off the first air date and may not be accurate. View individual episode details for accurate ages
Poster of Arne Dahl
Arne Dahl
Bo Svenson was 70+ in Arne Dahl as 'Daniel Brink'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Dec 27 2011
Poster of America's National Treasures
America's National Treasures
Bo Svenson was 69+ in America's National Treasures as 'Narrator'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Sep 14 2010
Poster of Due South
Due South
Bo Svenson was 53+ in Due South as 'Holloway Muldoon'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Sep 22 1994
Poster of Cobra
Cobra
Bo Svenson was 52+ in Cobra as 'Frank McLory'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Sep 16 1993
Poster of Kung Fu: The Legend Continues
Kung Fu: The Legend Continues
Bo Svenson was 51+ in Kung Fu: The Legend Continues as 'Ben Kinasay'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Jan 27 1993
Poster of The Commish
The Commish
Bo Svenson was 50+ in The Commish
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Sep 28 1991
Poster of Crazy like a Fox
Crazy like a Fox
Bo Svenson was 43+ in Crazy like a Fox as 'Chuck Dobson'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Dec 30 1984
Poster of Murder, She Wrote
Murder, She Wrote
Bo Svenson was 43+ in Murder, She Wrote as 'Karl Anderson, Cal Harding'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Sep 30 1984
Poster of Hunter
Hunter
Bo Svenson was 43+ in Hunter as 'Sheriff Jake Cutter'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Sep 18 1984
Poster of Walking Tall
Walking Tall
Bo Svenson was 39+ in Walking Tall
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Jan 17 1981
Poster of Magnum, P.I.
Magnum, P.I.
Bo Svenson was 39+ in Magnum, P.I.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Dec 11 1980
Poster of Battle of the Network Stars
Battle of the Network Stars
Bo Svenson was 35+ in Battle of the Network Stars
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Nov 13 1976
Poster of The Snoop Sisters
The Snoop Sisters
Bo Svenson was 32+ in The Snoop Sisters as 'Chet Marion'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Dec 19 1973
Poster of Kung Fu
Kung Fu
Bo Svenson was 31+ in Kung Fu
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Oct 14 1972
Poster of Banyon
Banyon
Bo Svenson was 31+ in Banyon
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Sep 15 1972
Poster of The Rookies
The Rookies
Bo Svenson was 31+ in The Rookies
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 11 1972
Poster of The Chicago Teddy Bears
The Chicago Teddy Bears
Bo Svenson was 30+ in The Chicago Teddy Bears
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Sep 17 1971
Poster of McCloud
McCloud
Bo Svenson was 29+ in McCloud
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Feb 17 1970
Poster of Here Come the Brides
Here Come the Brides
Bo Svenson was 27+ in Here Come the Brides
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Sep 25 1968
Poster of The Mod Squad
The Mod Squad
Bo Svenson was 27+ in The Mod Squad
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Sep 24 1968
Poster of Lancer
Lancer
Bo Svenson was 27+ in Lancer
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Sep 24 1968
Poster of The Name of the Game
The Name of the Game
Bo Svenson was 27+ in The Name of the Game as 'G.B. Mosbie'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Sep 20 1968
Poster of The High Chaparral
The High Chaparral
Bo Svenson was 26+ in The High Chaparral as 'Bennett'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Sep 10 1967
Poster of Ironside
Ironside
Bo Svenson was 26+ in Ironside
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Mar 28 1967
Poster of Mission: Impossible
Mission: Impossible
Bo Svenson was 25+ in Mission: Impossible as 'Karl'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Sep 17 1966
Poster of Daniel Boone
Daniel Boone
Bo Svenson was 23+ in Daniel Boone as 'Warren Haskins'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Sep 24 1964
Poster of The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
Bo Svenson was 21+ in The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Oct 01 1962