Swedish actors who deceased at age 55
Here are 3 famous actors from Sweden died at 55:
Åke Söderblom
Åke Söderblom (January 20, 1910 Fritsla-May 22, 1965 Gothenburg) also known as Åke Fridolf Söderblom, Lill-Slam or Swift was a Swedish actor, screenwriter and songwriter. He had one child, Lena Söderblom.
He died as a result of heart failure.
Söderblom started his career in the 1930s and is best known for his roles in the Swedish films such as "Svensson, Svensson" (1945), "Bara en mor" (1949) and "Flottans kavaljerer" (1952). Apart from acting, he also wrote screenplays for several movies including "Flickan från tredje raden" (1955) and "Åsa-Nisse i kronans kläder" (1957).
As a songwriter, Söderblom wrote several popular songs including "Du ska få min gamla cykel när jag dör" (You shall have my old bike when I die) which became a hit in Sweden. He also wrote the lyrics for the song "I Aint Got Nobody" which was later covered by several artists including Louis Armstrong and The Beatles.
Despite his success in the entertainment industry, Söderblom's personal life was marked with tragedy as he lost his wife and son in a car accident in 1957. He struggled with depression and alcoholism in the later years of his life which may have contributed to his untimely death at the age of 55.
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Sture Lagerwall
Sture Lagerwall (December 13, 1908 Stockholm-November 1, 1964 Limhamn) was a Swedish film director and actor.
He died in laryngeal cancer.
Lagerwall began his acting career in 1934 and appeared in several films before transitioning to directing in 1943. He directed a total of 14 films and was known for his work in the drama and comedy genres. Some of his notable works include "Katrin och smultronen" (1955) and "Bara en kypare" (1959). In addition to his work in film, Lagerwall was also involved in theater and television. He was a member of the Royal Dramatic Theatre in Stockholm and directed several productions for Swedish television. Despite his relatively short career, Lagerwall is regarded as an important figure in Swedish cinema.
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Åke Grönberg
Åke Grönberg (March 26, 1914 Stockholm-September 15, 1969 Stockholm City Centre) otherwise known as Karl Åke Edvard Grönberg was a Swedish actor, singer and film director.
He died as a result of myocardial infarction.
Grönberg began his acting career on stage in the 1930s and went on to become one of the most recognizable faces in Swedish cinema. He appeared in over 60 films throughout his career, including the acclaimed Ingmar Bergman films "The Magician" and "The Devil's Eye". Grönberg was also known for his singing and released several successful albums throughout the 1950s and 60s. In addition to his work as an actor and singer, Grönberg also directed several films, including "The Jazz Boy" and "Lena - My 100 Children". He was posthumously awarded the prestigious Guldbagge Award for Best Actor for his role in the film "Mannen på taket" in 1976. Despite passing away at a relatively young age, Grönberg's impact on Swedish culture and cinema continues to be felt today.
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