
Actor
Max von Sydow
- Born: 10 April 1929, Lund, Sweden
- Estimated net worth: $10 million
Max von Sydow was a Swedish actor known for his powerful performances in both European and American cinema. He gained fame for roles in films like 'The Seventh Seal' and 'The Exorcist.' Renowned for his deep voice and versatility, he excelled in various…
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About Max von Sydow
Max von Sydow was a Swedish actor known for his powerful performances in both European and American cinema. He gained fame for roles in films like 'The Seventh Seal' and 'The Exorcist.' Renowned for his deep voice and versatility, he excelled in various genres, from drama to horror, leaving a lasting impact on the film industry.
- Born
- 10 April 1929, Lund, Sweden
- Died
- 8 March 2020
- Known for
- Acting
- Height
- 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m)
- Spouses
- Christina Inga Britta Olin (1970-2020)
- Children
- 2 (Andreas von Sydow, Clas von Sydow)
- Parents
- Gustaf von Sydow, Karin von Sydow
- Estimated net worth
- $10 million
Fun facts about Max von Sydow
- Max von Sydow was nominated for two Academy Awards during his career, one for 'Pelle the Conqueror' and another for 'Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close.'
- He was fluent in several languages, including Swedish, French, and English, which allowed him to work internationally throughout his career.
Famous Max von Sydow quotes
“I would rather be a good actor than a star.”
“What is the meaning of life?”
“I have always felt that I was a part of something larger.”
Max von Sydow filmography
Cast (189)
| Year | Title | Character | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | The Resurrection of Christ Movie | Unknown character | |
| 2021 | Echoes of the Past Movie | Nikolas Andreou (Aged) | 6.6 |
| 2018 | Kursk Movie | Admiral Vladimir Petrenko | 6.6 |
| 2017 | Tuschinski's Dream Movie | Unknown character | |
| 2017 | Max von Sydow Movie | Self (archive footage) | 10.0 |
| 2016 | The First, the Last Movie | Le croque-mort | 6.4 |
| 2015 | Star Wars: The Force Awakens Movie | Lor San Tekka | 7.2 |
| 2014 | I Am Divine Movie | Self (archive) | 7.3 |
| 2014 | The Letters Movie | Celeste van Exem | 5.7 |
| 2013 | Dragons: Real Myths and Unreal Creatures Movie | Dr. Alistair Conis | 5.5 |
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| Year | Title | Character | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | Starring Sigmund Freud Movie | Unknown character | |
| 2012 | Palme Movie | Self (archive footage) | 7.6 |
| 2012 | Branded Movie | Marketing Guru | 4.7 |
| 2012 | Max Von Sydow: Dialogues with The Renter Movie | Self | |
| 2011 | Extremely Loud & Incredibly Close Movie | The Renter | 7.0 |
| 2011 | Belmondo, il était une fois le beau monde Movie | Self | 6.0 |
| 2011 | Game of Thrones TV | Three-Eyed Raven | 8.5 |
| 2010 | The Last Norwegian Troll Movie | The Last Norweigian Troll (voice) | 6.7 |
| 2010 | Behind the Moomins Movie | Narrator (voice) | |
| 2010 | Robin Hood Movie | Sir Walter Loxley | 6.4 |
| 2010 | Shutter Island Movie | Dr. Naehring | 8.2 |
| 2009 | Solomon Kane Movie | Josiah Kane | 6.1 |
| 2009 | Oscar and the Lady in Pink Movie | Le docteur Dusseldorf | 6.5 |
| 2009 | A Man and His Dog Movie | Le commandant | 5.8 |
| 2008 | Emotional Arithmetic Movie | Jakob Bronski | 5.5 |
| 2007 | Rush Hour 3 Movie | Varden Reynard | 6.5 |
| 2007 | The Diving Bell and the Butterfly Movie | Papinou | 7.6 |
| 2007 | The Final Inquiry Movie | Tiberius | 4.8 |
| 2007 | L'inchiesta - Anno Domini XXXIII TV | Tiberio | 5.0 |
| 2007 | The Tudors TV | Cardinal Von Waldburg | 7.8 |
| 2005 | Heidi Movie | Uncle Alp | 7.8 |
| 2004 | Ring of the Nibelungs TV | Eyvind | 7.6 |
| 2004 | Ring of the Nibelungs Movie | Eyvind | 6.3 |
| 2004 | Hidden Children Movie | Valobra | 6.1 |
| 2002 | Minority Report Movie | Director Lamar Burgess | 7.4 |
| 2001 | Intacto Movie | Samuel | 6.6 |
| 2001 | Druids Movie | Guttuart | 3.1 |
| 2001 | Sleepless Movie | Moretti | 6.1 |
| 2000 | The Adventures of Young Indiana Jones: The Perils of Cupid Movie | Freud | 5.8 |
| 2000 | Light Keeps Me Company Movie | Self | 7.9 |
| 2000 | Nuremberg TV | Samuel Rosenman | 7.4 |
| 2000 | Conan Unchained: The Making of 'Conan' Movie | Self | 6.8 |
| 1999 | Snow Falling on Cedars Movie | Nels Gudmundsson | 6.1 |
| 1998 | What Dreams May Come Movie | The Tracker | 7.3 |
| 1998 | The Fear of God: 25 Years of The Exorcist Movie | Self - Father Merrin | 7.4 |
| 1998 | Professione fantasma TV | Psicoanalista dell’aldilà | 7.0 |
| 1997 | Solomon Movie | Davide | 6.8 |
| 1997 | Solomon TV | David | 7.0 |
| 1997 | La principessa e il povero TV | Epos | 2.0 |
| 1997 | The Princess and the Pauper Movie | Epos | 6.2 |
| 1997 | Hostile Waters Movie | Admiral Chernavin | 6.1 |
| 1997 | Their Frozen Dream Movie | S.A. Andrée (voice) | 6.2 |
| 1996 | Private Confessions Movie | Jacob | 6.1 |
| 1996 | Jerusalem Movie | Vicar | 7.3 |
| 1996 | Hamsun Movie | Knut Hamsun | 6.8 |
| 1996 | Delblanc Movie | Narrator (voice) | |
| 1995 | Radetzky March TV | Baron Franz von Trotta und Sipolje | 5.9 |
| 1995 | Lumière & Company Movie | Jacob (segment "Liv Ullman") | 6.4 |
| 1995 | Captured: Meet Robert A. Robinson Photographer Movie | Narrator (voice) | |
| 1995 | Stjärnbilder Movie | (archive footage) | 10.0 |
| 1995 | Judge Dredd Movie | Chief Justice Fargo | 5.9 |
| 1995 | The Atlantic Movie | Narrator (voice) | 6.5 |
| 1995 | Citizen X Movie | Dr. Alexandr Bukhanovsky | 7.2 |
| 1995 | Anders Zorn - Med egna ord Movie | Narrator (voice) | |
| 1995 | Depth Solitude Movie | Narrator (voice) | 6.0 |
| 1994 | Onkel Vanja Movie | The Professor | 8.0 |
| 1994 | A che punto è la notte TV | Arcivescovo di Torino | 8.0 |
| 1994 | Time is Money Movie | Joe Kaufman | 7.0 |
| 1993 | Minns ni? Movie | (archive footage) | |
| 1993 | Needful Things Movie | Leland Gaunt | 6.3 |
| 1993 | Morfars resa Movie | Simon S.L. Fromm | 7.0 |
| 1993 | Och ge oss skuggorna Movie | Eugene O'Neill | 8.5 |
| 1992 | The Silent Touch Movie | Henry Kesdi | 5.0 |
| 1992 | The Best Intentions Movie | Johan Åkerblom | 7.0 |
| 1992 | The Young Indiana Jones Chronicles TV | Sigmund Freud | 6.5 |
| 1991 | The Ox Movie | Vicar | 6.5 |
| 1991 | Until the End of the World Movie | Henry Farber | 6.7 |
| 1991 | East of the Sun, West of the Moon Movie | Narrator (voice) | |
| 1991 | Europa Movie | Narrator (voice) | 7.3 |
| 1991 | A Kiss Before Dying Movie | Thor Carlsson | 5.6 |
| 1990 | Awakenings Movie | Peter Ingham | 7.8 |
| 1990 | Father Movie | Joe Mueller | 6.0 |
| 1990 | Hiroshima: Out of the Ashes Movie | Father Siemes | 6.2 |
| 1990 | Cellini: A Violent Life Movie | Pope Clement VII | 5.4 |
| 1990 | The Bachelor Movie | Von Schleheim | 9.0 |
| 1989 | The Simpsons TV | Klaus Ziegler (voice) | 8.0 |
| 1989 | Red King, White Knight Movie | Szaz | 6.4 |
| 1989 | Ghostbusters II Movie | Vigo (voice) (uncredited) | 6.6 |
| 1989 | Foreign Filmmakers in Hollywood Movie | Self | |
| 1988 | Ingmar Bergman: The Magic Lantern Movie | Voice | |
| 1988 | The Human Factor Movie | Unknown character | |
| 1987 | Pelle the Conqueror Movie | Lasse Karlsson - Farmhand | 7.3 |
| 1987 | The Second Victory Movie | Dr. Huber | 6.5 |
| 1986 | Duet for One Movie | Dr. Louis Feldman | 5.4 |
| 1986 | The Wolf at the Door Movie | August Strindberg | 5.3 |
| 1986 | Gösta Berlings saga TV | Melchior Sinclaire | 9.5 |
| 1986 | Hannah and Her Sisters Movie | Frederick | 7.5 |
| 1985 | The Repenter Movie | Spinola | 6.2 |
| 1985 | Code Name: Emerald Movie | Jürgen Brausch | 6.6 |
| 1985 | Christopher Columbus TV | Re Giovanni del Portogallo | 6.2 |
| 1985 | George Stevens: A Filmmaker's Journey Movie | Self | 5.8 |
| 1985 | Quo Vadis? TV | Petrus | 6.0 |
| 1985 | The Last Place on Earth TV | Fridtjof Nansen | 7.4 |
| 1985 | Kojak: The Belarus File Movie | Peter Barak | 6.8 |
| 1984 | Dune Movie | Doctor Kynes | 6.2 |
| 1984 | The Soldier's Tale Movie | The Devil (voice) | 6.9 |
| 1984 | Le dernier civil Movie | Gérard Bauerle | 7.0 |
| 1984 | Dreamscape Movie | Paul Novotny | 6.1 |
| 1984 | Samson and Delilah Movie | Sidka | 5.1 |
| 1983 | Never Say Never Again Movie | Ernst Stavro Blofeld | 6.1 |
| 1983 | Strange Brew Movie | Brewmeister Smith | 6.0 |
| 1983 | Circle of Passions Movie | Carlo di Vilalfratti | 4.0 |
| 1983 | Destination Dune Movie | Self | 6.5 |
| 1982 | Target Eagle Movie | Coronel O'Donnell | 5.5 |
| 1982 | The Flight of the Eagle Movie | Salomon August Andrée | 7.0 |
| 1982 | The Cinema of Carl Th. Dreyer Movie | Unknown character | 5.8 |
| 1982 | Conan the Barbarian Movie | King Osric | 6.8 |
| 1982 | Let Poland Be Poland Movie | Self - Co-Host | |
| 1981 | The Guldbagge Awards TV | Self - Best Director winner | 5.5 |
| 1981 | The Guldbagge Awards TV | Self - Host | 5.5 |
| 1981 | The Guldbagge Awards TV | Self - Best Actor winner | 5.5 |
| 1981 | Venetian Lies Movie | Marcello Herrighe | 6.1 |
| 1981 | Escape to Victory Movie | Major Karl von Steiner | 6.9 |
| 1981 | She Dances Alone Movie | Nijinsky (voice) | 10.0 |
| 1980 | Flash Gordon Movie | The Emperor Ming | 6.3 |
| 1980 | Death Watch Movie | Gerald Mortenhoe | 6.4 |
| 1979 | Hurricane Movie | Dr. Danielsson | 4.7 |
| 1979 | A Look at Liv Movie | Self | 10.0 |
| 1978 | Brass Target Movie | Shelley Martin Webber | 5.4 |
| 1977 | Black Journal Movie | Lisa Carpi / Carabinieri Marshal | 5.5 |
| 1977 | March or Die Movie | François Marneau | 5.8 |
| 1977 | Exorcist II: The Heretic Movie | Father Lankester Merrin | 4.5 |
| 1976 | Voyage of the Damned Movie | Captain Schroeder | 6.0 |
| 1976 | The Desert of the Tartars Movie | Cap. Ortiz | 6.8 |
| 1976 | Foxtrot Movie | Larsen | 4.8 |
| 1976 | Illustrious Corpses Movie | Supreme Court President | 6.8 |
| 1976 | Heart of a Dog Movie | Professor Filipp Filippovich Preobrazenski | 5.8 |
| 1975 | The Ultimate Warrior Movie | Baron | 5.7 |
| 1975 | Three Days of the Condor Movie | G. Joubert | 7.3 |
| 1975 | The Broken Mirror Movie | Matthew Lawrence | 6.9 |
| 1975 | Egg! Egg! A Hardboiled Story Movie | The Father | 5.8 |
| 1974 | Steppenwolf Movie | Harry Haller | 5.8 |
| 1974 | The Emigrants TV | Karl Oskar | 8.0 |
| 1974 | The Horror Hall of Fame: A Monster Salute Movie | Self (archive footage) | 7.7 |
| 1973 | The Exorcist Movie | Father Lankester Merrin | 7.7 |
| 1972 | Ingmar Bergman Movie | Self | 6.2 |
| 1972 | Embassy Movie | Gorenko | 6.5 |
| 1972 | The New Land Movie | Karl Oskar | 7.5 |
| 1971 | The Apple War Movie | Roy Lindberg | 6.0 |
| 1971 | The Touch Movie | Andreas Vergerus | 5.9 |
| 1971 | The Emigrants Movie | Karl Oskar | 7.4 |
| 1971 | The Night Visitor Movie | Salem | 6.5 |
| 1970 | The Kremlin Letter Movie | Colonel Kosnov | 5.9 |
| 1969 | The Passion of Anna Movie | Andreas Winkelman | 7.4 |
| 1969 | Made in Sweden Movie | Magnus Rud | 7.0 |
| 1968 | Shame Movie | Jan Rosenberg | 7.5 |
| 1968 | Black Palm Trees Movie | Gustav Olofsson | 6.3 |
| 1968 | An Introduction to Ingmar Bergman Movie | Self | |
| 1968 | Hour of the Wolf Movie | Johan Borg | 7.4 |
| 1967 | The Diary of Anne Frank Movie | Otto Frank | 8.0 |
| 1966 | Here Is Your Life Movie | Smålands-Pelle | 7.1 |
| 1966 | The Quiller Memorandum Movie | Oktober | 5.9 |
| 1966 | Hawaii Movie | Abner Hale | 6.3 |
| 1965 | The Reward Movie | Scott Swenson | 6.0 |
| 1965 | The Greatest Story Ever Told Movie | Jesus | 6.4 |
| 1965 | 4 x 4 Movie | Kvist | 7.3 |
| 1965 | Interlude in the Marshland Movie | Alex Kvist | 7.2 |
| 1964 | Dance Around the Guldbaggen Movie | Self | |
| 1964 | Grimme Award TV | Self | |
| 1963 | Winter Light Movie | Jonas Persson | 7.9 |
| 1962 | Wonderful Adventures of Nils Movie | The Father | 6.1 |
| 1962 | The Mistress Movie | The Man | 6.0 |
| 1961 | Through a Glass Darkly Movie | Martin | 7.8 |
| 1960 | The Wedding Day Movie | Anders Frost | 7.0 |
| 1960 | The Virgin Spring Movie | Töre | 7.8 |
| 1958 | The Magician Movie | Albert Emanuel Vogler | 7.3 |
| 1958 | Rabies Movie | Bo Stensson Svenningson | 6.5 |
| 1958 | Spion 503 Movie | Horst, Gestapo-mand | 5.7 |
| 1958 | Brink of Life Movie | Harry Andersson | 7.5 |
| 1957 | The Minister of Uddarbo Movie | Gustaf Ömark | 8.0 |
| 1957 | Wild Strawberries Movie | Åkerman | 8.1 |
| 1957 | Mr. Sleeman Is Coming Movie | Hunter | 5.8 |
| 1957 | The Seventh Seal Movie | Antonius Block | 8.1 |
| 1956 | The Right to Love Movie | Bergman | 6.0 |
| 1953 | No Man's Woman Movie | Olof | 6.5 |
| 1951 | Miss Julie Movie | Groom | 6.6 |
| 1949 | Only a Mother Movie | Nils | 6.8 |
| 1944 | Golden Globe Awards TV | Self - Nominee / Presenter | 7.0 |
| TBA | The Making of the Greatest Story Ever Told Movie | self |
Crew (1)
| Year | Title | Role | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1988 | Katinka Movie | Director · Directing | 4.7 |
Latest releases
- The Resurrection of Christ2026
- Echoes of the Past2021 / TMDB 6.6
- Kursk2018 / TMDB 6.6
- Tuschinski's Dream2017
- Max von Sydow2017 / TMDB 10.0
- The First, the Last2016 / TMDB 6.4
Questions about Max von Sydow
What are some of Max von Sydow's most famous films?
Max von Sydow is well-known for his roles in 'The Seventh Seal,' 'The Exorcist,' and 'Pelle the Conqueror.' His performances in these films are often highlighted as defining moments in his career.
Did Max von Sydow win any major awards?
Max von Sydow received two Academy Award nominations during his career. He was nominated for Best Supporting Actor for 'The Exorcist' and for Best Actor for 'Pelle the Conqueror.'
What was Max von Sydow's first film?
Max von Sydow's first film was 'Only a Mother' (1949), where he played a supporting role. This marked the beginning of his long and successful acting career.
How many languages could Max von Sydow speak?
Max von Sydow was fluent in several languages, including Swedish, English, French, and German. This linguistic ability allowed him to take on diverse roles across international cinema.
What was the significance of Max von Sydow's role in 'The Exorcist'?
In 'The Exorcist' (1973), Max von Sydow portrayed Father Merrin, a role that became iconic. His performance contributed to the film's status as a classic in the horror genre.
What was Max von Sydow's estimated net worth?
Max von Sydow's estimated net worth was around $10 million at the time of his passing. His wealth was accumulated through decades of work in film and television.
What was Max von Sydow's contribution to international cinema?
Max von Sydow was a prominent figure in both European and American cinema. His collaborations with acclaimed directors like Ingmar Bergman and his roles in Hollywood films helped bridge cultural gaps in filmmaking.
What was Max von Sydow's last film?
Max von Sydow's last film was 'Kong: Skull Island' (2017), where he played the character of a government official. This marked a notable entry in his extensive filmography before his passing.



