Swedish actors who deceased in 1988
Here are 3 famous actors from Sweden died in 1988:
Alf Kjellin
Alf Kjellin (February 28, 1920 Lund-April 5, 1988 Beverly Hills) also known as Alf Gunnar Helgesson Kjellin or Christopher Kent was a Swedish actor, television director, screenwriter and film director.
Kjellin began his career as an actor in Sweden, appearing in numerous stage plays and films in the 1940s and 1950s. He achieved international recognition for his role in Stanley Kubrick's film "Paths of Glory" in 1957, in which he played the character of Lt. Roget.
After his success in acting, Kjellin moved to television directing and later to film directing. He directed over 50 episodes of the popular TV series "Mission: Impossible," as well as episodes of other shows such as "The FBI," "Hawaii Five-O," and "Magnum, P.I."
Kjellin also directed a number of feature films during his career, including "My Name Is Julia Ross" in 1945, "One Step Beyond" in 1959, and "Directive 4" in 1994.
He passed away in Beverly Hills in 1988 at the age of 68.
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Carl-Axel Elfving
Carl-Axel Elfving (January 12, 1920 Örnsköldsvik-January 12, 1988 Enskede-Årsta-Vantör) a.k.a. Karl-Axel Elfing, Karl Axel Elfving or Karl-Axel Elfving was a Swedish actor.
He began his career in the theater and made his screen debut in 1942. Over the years, he appeared in numerous films and television shows, and became a prominent figure in Swedish entertainment.
Elfving also worked as a voice actor, lending his voice to several animated characters and documentaries. In addition to his acting career, he was a successful businessman and served on the board of several companies.
He was married to the Swedish actress and singer, Marianne Löfgren, from 1950 until her death in 1987. Elfving passed away the following year, on his 68th birthday.
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Jan Erik Lindqvist
Jan Erik Lindqvist (July 25, 1920 Stockholm-October 23, 1988) a.k.a. Jan Erik Lindkvist, Jan Erik Lindqvist or Jan-Erik Lindqvist was a Swedish actor.
Lindqvist began his acting career in the 1940s, appearing on stage and in films. He gained popularity for his work in classic Swedish films such as "The Seventh Seal" and "Wild Strawberries," both directed by the legendary Ingmar Bergman. Lindqvist was also a regular cast member in the Swedish television series "Hem till byn" for several years. His talent as an actor earned him acclaim in the Swedish film industry and he received the prestigious Guldbagge Award for Best Supporting Actor for his performance in the film "The Man Who Could Not Laugh" in 1968. Throughout his career, Lindqvist was known for his ability to portray complicated characters with depth and nuance. Despite his success as an actor, he remained humble and dedicated to his craft. After his death in 1988, he was remembered as a talented and respected member of the Swedish acting community.
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