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Tor Johnson

Bio: Tor Johnson (19 October 1903 – 12 May 1971) was a Swedish professional wrestler (billed as The Super Swedish Angel) and actor. He is perhaps best remembered for his roles in a number of B-movies, including police inspector turned zombie in Plan 9 from Outer Space and playing the role of a recurring lab assistant often named "Lobo"
Born: Mon, Oct 19 1903
Birthplace: Brännkyrka, Sweden

Death: Wed, May 12 1971
Tor Johnson is 67 years old
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Movies (Acting Roles)

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Poster of Dad Made Dirty Movies
Dad Made Dirty Movies
Tor Johnson would have been no older than 67 in Dad Made Dirty Movies as 'Himself (archive footage)'.
Movie Released: Thu, Aug 02 2012
Poster of The 50 Worst Movies Ever Made
The 50 Worst Movies Ever Made
Tor Johnson would have been no older than 67 in The 50 Worst Movies Ever Made as 'Lobo (archive footage)'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jul 13 2004
Poster of The Many Faces of Dracula
The Many Faces of Dracula
Tor Johnson would have been no older than 67 in The Many Faces of Dracula as 'Lobo (archive footage)'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jan 01 2000
Poster of Dracula: A Cinematic Scrapbook
Dracula: A Cinematic Scrapbook
Tor Johnson would have been no older than 67 in Dracula: A Cinematic Scrapbook as 'Inspector Daniel Clay (archive footage)'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jan 01 1991
Poster of The Beast of Yucca Flats
The Beast of Yucca Flats
Tor Johnson was 57 in The Beast of Yucca Flats as 'Joseph Javorsky'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jun 02 1961
Poster of Plan 9 from Outer Space
Plan 9 from Outer Space
Tor Johnson was 55 in Plan 9 from Outer Space as 'Inspector Clay'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jul 22 1959
Poster of Night of the Ghouls
Night of the Ghouls
Tor Johnson was 55 in Night of the Ghouls as 'Lobo'.
Movie Released: Sun, May 03 1959
Poster of The Unearthly
The Unearthly
Tor Johnson was 53 in The Unearthly as 'Lobo'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jun 28 1957
Poster of Journey to Freedom
Journey to Freedom
Tor Johnson was 53 in Journey to Freedom as 'Giant Turk'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jun 21 1957
Poster of The Black Sleep
The Black Sleep
Tor Johnson was 52 in The Black Sleep as 'Mr. Curry'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jun 15 1956
Poster of Bride of the Monster
Bride of the Monster
Tor Johnson was 51 in Bride of the Monster as 'Lobo'.
Movie Released: Wed, May 11 1955
Poster of So You Want a Television Set
So You Want a Television Set
Tor Johnson was 49 in So You Want a Television Set as 'Supine Wrestler (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Sat, May 23 1953
Poster of Lady In The Iron Mask
Lady In The Iron Mask
Tor Johnson was 48 in Lady In The Iron Mask as 'Renac (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jul 04 1952
Poster of Angels in the Outfield
Angels in the Outfield
Tor Johnson was 48 in Angels in the Outfield as 'Wrestler on TV (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 19 1951
Poster of Dear Brat
Dear Brat
Tor Johnson was 47 in Dear Brat as 'The new gardener (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Wed, May 30 1951
Poster of The Lemon Drop Kid
The Lemon Drop Kid
Tor Johnson was 47 in The Lemon Drop Kid as 'Super Swedish Angel (Wrestler)'.
Movie Released: Mon, Apr 02 1951
Poster of Bud Abbott and Lou Costello in the Foreign Legion
Bud Abbott and Lou Costello in the Foreign Legion
Tor Johnson was 46 in Bud Abbott and Lou Costello in the Foreign Legion as 'Abou Ben'.
Movie Released: Sat, Aug 05 1950
Poster of Alias the Champ
Alias the Champ
Tor Johnson was 45 in Alias the Champ as 'Super Swedish Angel - Wrestler'.
Movie Released: Sat, Oct 15 1949
Poster of Behind Locked Doors
Behind Locked Doors
Tor Johnson was 44 in Behind Locked Doors as ''The Champ', a patient (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Mon, Sep 13 1948
Poster of State of the Union
State of the Union
Tor Johnson was 44 in State of the Union as 'Wrestler'.
Movie Released: Fri, Apr 30 1948
Poster of Sudan
Sudan
Tor Johnson was 41 in Sudan as 'Slaver (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Wed, Apr 18 1945
Poster of Lost in a Harem
Lost in a Harem
Tor Johnson was 41 in Lost in a Harem as 'Majordomo (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Fri, Dec 01 1944
Poster of Swing Out the Blues
Swing Out the Blues
Tor Johnson was 40 in Swing Out the Blues as 'Weightlifter'.
Movie Released: Thu, Dec 23 1943
Poster of The Meanest Man in the World
The Meanest Man in the World
Tor Johnson was 39 in The Meanest Man in the World as 'Vladimir Pulasky (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Fri, Feb 12 1943
Poster of Gentleman Jim
Gentleman Jim
Tor Johnson was 39 in Gentleman Jim as 'The Mauler (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Sat, Nov 14 1942
Poster of Shadow of the Thin Man
Shadow of the Thin Man
Tor Johnson was 38 in Shadow of the Thin Man as '"The Irish Thrush", a wrestler (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Fri, Nov 21 1941
Poster of Man on the Flying Trapeze
Man on the Flying Trapeze
Tor Johnson was 31 in Man on the Flying Trapeze as 'Tosoff - Wrestler (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Sat, Aug 03 1935
Poster of Registered Nurse
Registered Nurse
Tor Johnson was 30 in Registered Nurse as 'Sonnevich the Terrible Bulgarian'.
Movie Released: Fri, Apr 06 1934

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 Bobby's World
Bobby's World
Tor Johnson would have been no older than 67 in Bobby's World as 'Gringo (voice)'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Sep 08 1990