Tor Johnson
Acting

Tor Johnson

1903-1971

Known for The Beast of Yucca Flats, Plan 9 from Outer Space, Bride of the Monster.

7 linked movie credits shown
Born10/19/1903
Died05/12/1971
AgeDied at 67
BirthplaceBrännkyrka, Sweden
DepartmentActing
Also known asThor Johnson, Karl Erik Tore Johansson, Super Swedish Angel

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".

Movie Credits

The Beast of Yucca Flats poster

The Beast of Yucca Flats (1961)

As Joseph Javorsky

Horror, Science Fiction

 Bride of the Monster poster

Bride of the Monster (1955)

As Lobo

Horror, Science Fiction

 Plan 9 from Outer Space poster

Plan 9 from Outer Space (1957)

As Inspector Clay

Science Fiction, Horror

 Behind Locked Doors poster

Behind Locked Doors (1948)

As 'The Champ', a patient (uncredited)

Thriller, Crime

 State of the Union poster

State of the Union (1948)

As Wrestler

Comedy, Drama

 Shadow of the Thin Man poster

Shadow of the Thin Man (1941)

As The Irish Thrush (uncredited)

Comedy, Crime, Mystery

 Angels in the Outfield poster

Angels in the Outfield (1951)

As Wrestler on TV (uncredited)

Comedy, Drama, Family, Fantasy