Swedish actors who deceased in 1954
Here are 4 famous actors from Sweden died in 1954:
Einar Linden
Einar Linden (June 26, 1886 Sweden-October 19, 1954 Los Angeles) was a Swedish actor.
He began his acting career in the 1910s in Sweden before moving to the United States in the 1920s to pursue a career in Hollywood. Linden appeared in over 50 films during his career, often playing supporting roles or bit parts. Some of his notable films include "Anna Christie" (1930), "Camille" (1936), and "Algiers" (1938). He also appeared on Broadway in the 1930s in the play "Those We Love." Outside of his acting career, Linden was also known for his philanthropy work and was involved in various charitable organizations.
Anton De Verdier
Anton De Verdier (August 14, 1879 Annerstad-April 21, 1954 Copenhagen) also known as Anton de Verdier was a Swedish actor.
He began his acting career in Sweden and went on to appear in numerous films in both Sweden and Denmark in the early 1900s. Some of his notable films include "Torment" (1944) and "The Count of the Old Town" (1935). De Verdier was also a successful theater actor, performing in various productions throughout Sweden and Denmark. In addition to his acting career, he was a respected voice teacher and was known for his contributions to the development of the Swedish theatrical art. De Verdier passed away in 1954 in Copenhagen at the age of 74.
Torsten Hillberg
Torsten Hillberg (June 28, 1892 Gothenburg-August 28, 1954 Stockholm) was a Swedish actor.
Hillberg began his acting career on stage and later transitioned to film. He appeared in over 80 films between 1923 and 1953, including leading roles in several popular Swedish films. He worked with renowned Swedish directors such as Ingmar Bergman and Gustaf Molander. Hillberg was also known for his work as a dubbing actor, lending his voice to foreign films that were released in Sweden. In addition to his acting career, Hillberg was also a talented musician and played both the violin and viola. He was honored with several awards for his contributions to Swedish film and theater.
Gustaf Edgren
Gustaf Edgren (April 1, 1895 Värmland-June 10, 1954 Bromma) was a Swedish film director, screenwriter, film producer, actor and film editor.
Edgren started his career in the film industry as a screenwriter and film editor. He later went on to direct over 40 films, most of which were comedies. Some of his most successful films include "Swing it, magistern!" (1940), "Med dej i mina armar" (1940), and "En trallande jänta" (1942).
Edgren was known for his ability to work with actors and get the best performances out of them. Many of the actors he worked with became some of the biggest names in Swedish cinema, including Sickan Carlsson, Nils Poppe, and Åke Söderblom.
In addition to his work as a director and screenwriter, Edgren also acted in several of his own films and produced a number of others. He was one of the founders of the production company AB Svensk Filmindustri and served as its managing director from 1937 to 1943.
Edgren's contributions to Swedish cinema have been recognized with several awards, including the Royal Swedish Academy of Arts' prestigious Litteris et Artibus medal in 1950.