Swedish actors who were born in 1912
Here are 7 famous actors from Sweden were born in 1912:
Sten Larsson
Sten Larsson (June 19, 1912 Karlstad-October 26, 1986 Stockholm) was a Swedish actor.
He started his acting career in the 1930s and appeared in over 80 films and TV shows. Some of his notable works include "Kungen kommer" (1936), "Vi Masthuggspojkar" (1940), and "Pensionat Paradiset" (1967). Larsson was also a renowned theater actor and worked with several prominent theater companies such as the Royal Dramatic Theatre in Stockholm. In addition to his acting career, he was also a writer and penned his memoir "Men gryningen kom aldrig" (But the Dawn Never Came) in 1982. Larsson was honored with the Swedish Academy's Eugene O'Neill award in 1973 for his contributions to Swedish theater.
Sture Ericson
Sture Ericson (September 27, 1912 Salem-March 15, 1979 Stockholm) a.k.a. Sture Fredrik Magnus Eriksson was a Swedish actor.
He was born in Salem, Stockholm County, Sweden in 1912. After graduating from high school, Ericson began working as a bank clerk but soon realized that his true passion was acting. He studied at the Royal Dramatic Theatre's acting school in Stockholm and began his acting career in the late 1930s.
Ericson appeared in over 50 films during his career, including "Miss Julie" (1951), "The Seventh Seal" (1957), and "Wild Strawberries" (1957), all directed by Ingmar Bergman. He also appeared in theatre productions, often at the Royal Dramatic Theatre where he had studied.
In addition to his acting career, Ericson was also involved in politics. He was a member of the Swedish parliament from 1958 to 1964, representing the Social Democratic Party.
Ericson died in Stockholm in 1979, aged 66.
Frank Sundström
Frank Sundström (January 16, 1912 Stockholm-November 1, 1993 Stockholm) a.k.a. Frank Sundstrom or August Francis Sundström was a Swedish actor.
He began his acting career in the 1930s, and his breakthrough role came in the 1940 film "Herr Arnes penningar" (English: "Sir Arne's Treasure"). He went on to appear in over 100 films throughout his career. Sundström was known for his versatility, and he played a wide range of characters in films ranging from drama to comedy. In addition to his work on the big screen, he also acted in numerous stage productions and on television. Sundström was a beloved figure in Swedish theater and film circles, and he was recognized for his contributions to the arts with numerous awards and honors throughout his career.
Lennart Pilotti
Lennart Pilotti (November 6, 1912 Stockholm-May 27, 1981 Stockholm) a.k.a. L. Pilotti or Lennart Umberto Pilotti was a Swedish actor and artist.
He began his acting career in the 1930s and went on to become a prominent figure in Swedish theater and film. Pilotti appeared in more than 60 films during his career, including "The Adventures of Picasso" (1978) and "The Man Who Quit Smoking" (1972). He also received critical acclaim for his work as a stage actor, particularly in productions of Henrik Ibsen's plays.
In addition to his acting career, Pilotti was also a skilled painter and illustrator. He studied at the Swedish Academy of Fine Arts and later had several exhibitions of his work in both Sweden and the United States. Pilotti was known for his intricate and colorful paintings that often featured unusual perspectives and abstract elements.
Pilotti died in Stockholm in 1981 at the age of 68. Today, he is remembered as one of the most versatile and talented artists of his generation in Sweden.
Henrik Dyfverman
Henrik Dyfverman (March 18, 1912 Uppsala County-August 2, 1998 Stockholm) was a Swedish actor, film producer, film director and television producer. He had two children, Tomas Dyfverman and Martin Dyfverman.
Dyfverman began his acting career in the 1930s and appeared in over 50 films in his career. He was known for his work in the Swedish film industry, but also had some international success. In addition to his acting work, Dyfverman was also a skilled director and producer. He co-founded the production company Europa Film in the 1940s and produced many successful films throughout the years. Dyfverman also ventured into television production later in his career, contributing to the growth of the television industry in Sweden. He was awarded the Swedish Royal Medal Litteris et Artibus in recognition of his contributions to the arts. Dyfverman passed away in 1998 at the age of 86 in Stockholm.
Sven-Bertil Norberg
Sven-Bertil Norberg (April 7, 1912 London-August 21, 1967 Stockholm) was a Swedish actor.
He was the son of Swedish parents living in London where his father was employed as a commercial attaché. He made his acting debut in 1937 and went on to appear in over 40 films throughout his career. Norberg was also a well-known stage actor and performed in several productions, including Shakespeare's plays. Additionally, he worked as a voice actor, dubbing foreign films into Swedish, and he was also a radio and television personality. Despite his successful career, Norberg struggled with alcohol addiction, which contributed to his premature death at the age of 55.
Lille Bror Söderlundh
Lille Bror Söderlundh (May 21, 1912 Kristinehamn-August 23, 1957 Stockholm) a.k.a. Lillebror Söderlundh, Lille Bror Söderlundh or Bror Axel Söderlundh was a Swedish film score composer, actor and musician.
He began his career as a musician, playing the guitar and mandolin in various bands before eventually recording his own music. He also acted in several films throughout the 1940s and 1950s, often playing small or supporting roles.
As a composer, Söderlundh is best known for his work in Swedish cinema, where he scored over 100 films. He used a variety of music styles in his film scores, including jazz, classical, and folk music, and was known for his ability to create memorable and distinctive themes that captured the mood of the films he worked on.
In addition to his film work, Söderlundh also composed music for radio and television, and was involved in the Swedish folk music revival of the 1950s. He died at the age of 45 from a heart attack, leaving behind a legacy of beloved film scores and memorable performances.