Swedish actors who deceased in 1961

Here are 1 famous actors from Sweden died in 1961:

Hampe Faustman

Hampe Faustman (July 3, 1919 Stockholm-August 26, 1961 Sweden) a.k.a. Erik Hampe Faustman, Erik "Hampe" Faustman or Erik Faustman was a Swedish actor, film director and screenwriter.

Born in Stockholm on July 3, 1919, Hampe Faustman's interest in the arts started at a young age. He attended the Royal Dramatic Theatre's acting school in Stockholm, where he honed his craft and developed a passion for the stage.

In the early years of his career, Faustman appeared in several plays and films before he went on to write and direct his own films. He is known for directing and writing the screenplay for the Swedish film "Sista paret ut" (1956), which was critically acclaimed and received several awards.

Despite his success as a filmmaker, Faustman continued to act in theater productions and on the big screen. He appeared in several popular Swedish films, including "Resan till dej" (1953) and "Karneval" (1956).

Tragically, Faustman's life was cut short when he passed away at the age of 42 in 1961. Despite his short career, he left a lasting impact on the Swedish film industry and is remembered as a talented actor, director and screenwriter.

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