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Karl Erik Tore Johansson (19 October 1903 – 12 May 1971), better known by the stage name Tor Johnson, was a Swedish professional wrestler and actor. As an actor, Johnson appeared in many B-movies, including some famously directed by Ed Wood. In professional wrestling, Johnson was billed as Thor Johnson and Super Swedish Angel.
Tor Johnson was a Swedish-born actor who appeared in 31 movies, mostly as a strongman or a monster. He was also a professional wrestler and a close associate of director Ed Wood, who cast him in Plan 9 from Outer Space and other films.
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Tor Johnson was a Swedish wrestler and actor who appeared in 31 movies, mostly as a strongman or a monster. He worked with Ed Wood, Bela Lugosi and Groucho Marx, and died in 1971.
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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 Daniel Clay in Plan 9 from Outer Space and playing the role of a recurring lab assistant often named "Lobo".
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Tor Johnson (born Tor Johansson, 19 October 1903 – 12 May 1971) was a Swedish professional wrestler and movie and television actor. During his wrestling career, he was billed as the Super-Swedish Angel. Johnson was born in Sweden, the son of Karl J. Johansson and Lovisa Petersson.
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Tor Johnson was a Swedish wrestler and actor who starred in several schlock horror films by Edward D. Wood Jr. Learn about his biography, filmography, ratings, and photos on Rotten Tomatoes.