Egil Sophus Severen Holmsen (February 15, 1917 – May 30, 1990) was a Swedish film director, screenwriter, journalist, author and actor.

He continued to work as an actor during the 1940s, until he began to direct and write scrips for various major production companies.

[2] Holmsen was heavily criticized after the release of Marianne, as it explored themes considered taboo at the time such as teenage sex, drugs and lesbian love.

His next film Speedfever was also panned as it depicted crime and gay prostitution, which also caused it to be heavily censored.

Holmsen then revived his acting career in 1972 starring in the adult film Swedish Wildcats.