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Tor Johnson

Tor Johnson

Acting1903Brännkyrka, Sweden

Biography

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".

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Acting History

2011
Dad Made Dirty Movies
as Self (archive footage)
2000
The Many Faces of Dracula
as Lobo (archive footage)
1991
Dracula: A Cinematic Scrapbook
as Inspector Daniel Clay (archive footage)
1990
Bobby's World
TVas Gringo (voice)1 eps
1961
The Beast of Yucca Flats
as Joseph Javorsky
1957
Plan 9 from Outer Space
as Inspector Clay
Journey to Freedom
as Giant Turk
1956
The Black Sleep
as Mr. Curry
1953
So You Want a Television Set
as Supine Wrestler (uncredited)
1952
Lady in the Iron Mask
as Renac (uncredited)
1951
Angels in the Outfield
as Wrestler on TV (uncredited)
The Lemon Drop Kid
as Super Swedish Angel (Wrestler)
Dear Brat
as The new gardener (uncredited)
1949
Alias the Champ
as Super Swedish Angel - Wrestler
1948
Behind Locked Doors
as 'The Champ', a patient (uncredited)
1947
Road to Rio
as The Great Samson (uncredited)
1945
Sudan
as Slaver (uncredited)
1944
Lost in a Harem
as Majordomo (uncredited)
1943
The Meanest Man in the World
as Vladimir Pulasky (uncredited)
Swing Out the Blues
as Weightlifter
1942
Gentleman Jim
as The Mauler (uncredited)
1941
Shadow of the Thin Man
as "The Irish Thrush", a wrestler (uncredited)
1935
Man on the Flying Trapeze
as Tosoff - Wrestler (uncredited)
1934
Registered Nurse
as Sonnevich the Terrible Bulgarian

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Personal Info

Known For
Acting
Gender
Male
Birthday
10/19/1903
Day of Death
5/12/1971
Place of Birth
Brännkyrka, Sweden
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