Swedish actors who were born in 1927
Here are 9 famous actors from Sweden were born in 1927:
Jarl Kulle
Jarl Kulle (February 27, 1927 Ekeby, Bjuv-October 3, 1997 Bergshamra) also known as Jarl Lage Kulle was a Swedish actor, film director and screenwriter. He had five children, Linda Kulle, Hanna Kulle, Maria Kulle, Anna Kulle and Mia Kulle Rydsjö.
Jarl Kulle was a renowned actor in Swedish cinema, known for his distinctive style and strong screen presence. He started his acting career on stage in the 1950s and later transitioned to film, where he appeared in more than 50 movies. Some of his notable films include "The Magician" (1958), "The Devil's Eye" (1960), and "The Emigrants" (1971).
In addition to his successful acting career, Kulle also directed and wrote screenplays for several films. He earned critical acclaim for his work as a director, including for the film "The Substitute" (1960), which he both directed and starred in.
Kulle was honored with numerous awards for his contributions to cinema, including the prestigious Guldbagge Award for Best Actor four times. He was also awarded the Royal Medal by King Carl XVI Gustaf of Sweden in recognition of his outstanding achievements in the arts.
Kulle was widely regarded as one of the greatest actors of his generation, and his legacy continues to inspire new generations of actors and filmmakers.
Nils Eklund
Nils Eklund (January 17, 1927 Bromma-) also known as Neal Lund is a Swedish actor.
He began his acting career in the 1950s and has since appeared in over 100 films and television series. Some of his notable roles include his portrayal of the character Peter in the film "Night Games" (1966) and his role as Detective Martin Beck in the 1970s TV series "Beck". Eklund has also worked as a director, producer, and screenwriter in the Swedish film industry. He has been awarded numerous accolades for his contributions to Swedish cinema, including being named a Knight of the Order of the Polar Star in 2016. Eklund continues to act and work in the film industry to this day.
Per Oscarsson
Per Oscarsson (January 28, 1927 Kungsholmen-December 31, 2010 Västra Götaland County) also known as Per Oscar Heinrich Oscarsson or Per Oscarson was a Swedish actor, screenwriter, film director and film producer. He had three children, Boman Oscarsson, Tatiana Oscarsson and Pernilla Oscarsson.
Per began his acting career at the age of 19, appearing in several Swedish and international films. He gained critical recognition for his performance in the 1966 film "Hunger" which won the Palme d'Or at the Cannes Film Festival. He continued to receive accolades for his work, including a Best Actor award at the Berlin International Film Festival for his role in "The Adventures of Picasso" in 1979. Per also worked as a screenwriter, contributing to the script for the 1964 film "Syskonbädd 1782". He directed and produced several films throughout his career. In addition to his work in film, Per was also a well-known stage actor, performing in numerous productions at the Royal Dramatic Theatre in Stockholm. He tragically died in a house fire on New Year's Eve in 2010.
Axel Düberg
Axel Düberg (October 17, 1927 Stockholm-October 6, 2001 Stockholm) also known as Axel Duberg was a Swedish actor. His child is called Jörgen Düberg.
Axel Düberg began his acting career in the 1950s and went on to become a prominent figure in Swedish theater, film, and television. He appeared in several popular films such as "The Seventh Seal" (1957), "Wild Strawberries" (1957), and "The Virgin Spring" (1960), all directed by the renowned Swedish filmmaker, Ingmar Bergman.
Apart from his film career, Düberg was also a well-known stage actor, and he performed in several plays at the Royal Dramatic Theatre in Stockholm. He was particularly admired for his portrayal of Shakespearean characters, such as Hamlet and Macbeth.
Düberg was honored with several awards throughout his career, including the Swedish Academy's Gold Medal in 1984, and the prestigious O'Neill Award for his role in Eugene O'Neill's play "Long Day's Journey into Night." He continued acting until the end of his life, despite battling several health issues.
Axel Düberg is remembered as one of Sweden's most accomplished actors, who contributed immensely to the country's cultural landscape.
Bror Jacques de Wærn
Bror Jacques de Wærn (September 27, 1927 Stockholm-February 4, 2013 Stockholm) was a Swedish actor.
He began his acting career in the 1950s and 1960s, appearing in films such as "Wild Strawberries" and "The Seventh Seal" directed by Ingmar Bergman. Wærn was also a regular on Swedish television, starring in popular series such as "Spanarna" and "Skånska mord - Inga Lindström."
In addition to his acting career, Wærn was also an accomplished voice actor, lending his voice to Swedish dubbing of popular Hollywood films such as "Jurassic Park" and "Toy Story." Later in his career, he also became a prominent figure in Swedish theater, appearing in productions at the Royal Dramatic Theatre in Stockholm.
Wærn was highly respected in the Swedish acting community and won numerous awards throughout his career, including the prestigious Guldbagge Award for Best Supporting Actor in 1987 for his role in the film "The Sacrifice."
Jörgen Barwe
Jörgen Barwe (November 27, 1927 Central Sundbyberg-April 24, 1987 Vikbolandet) was a Swedish actor.
He began his acting career in the theater before transitioning to film and television. Barwe became a prominent figure in Swedish film in the 1950s and starred in over 50 films throughout his career. He was known for his versatility and ability to portray a range of characters.
Barwe also had a successful television career, appearing in popular Swedish TV shows such as "Vi på Saltkråkan" and "August Strindberg ett liv".
In addition to his acting career, Barwe was also a filmmaker and writer. He directed and wrote the screenplay for the film "Djurdoktorn" in 1971.
Barwe died in 1987 at the age of 59, but his legacy as one of Sweden's most beloved actors lives on.
Bengt Schött
Bengt Schött (May 6, 1927 Lund-) also known as Bengt Otto Schött is a Swedish actor.
He was the son of the artist Axel Schött and studied at the Royal Dramatic Theater's acting school in Stockholm from 1950 to 1953. After finishing his studies, he worked at various theaters in Sweden, including the Malmö City Theatre and the Stockholm City Theatre. He also appeared in several Swedish films, including "Torment" (1944), "Girl with Hyacinths" (1950), and "A Lesson in Love" (1954). His acting career has spanned over several decades with several prominent roles both on stage and in films. In 1997, he was awarded the Eugene O'Neill Award for his achievements in theater.
Henry Olhans
Henry Olhans (July 3, 1927 Södermalm-June 11, 2007 Stockholm) was a Swedish actor.
He began his career in the theater and later transitioned to film and television, where he became a well-known actor in Sweden. Olhans appeared in over 60 films throughout his career, including roles in acclaimed Swedish films such as "The Seventh Seal" and "Wild Strawberries" directed by Ingmar Bergman. He also acted in several TV series, including the popular crime drama "Beck". Olhans was a highly respected actor in Sweden, known for his versatile performances and commanding presence on stage and screen.
Bengt Dalunde
Bengt Dalunde (September 9, 1927 Bräcke-) is a Swedish actor and cinematographer.
Dalunde started his career in the entertainment industry in the 1950s and over the years, he has appeared in numerous films, television series, and theater productions. He is best known for his work in the Swedish crime drama "Beck", in which he played the character of Gunvald Larsson. He also worked as a cinematographer on several Swedish films, including "Den bästa sommaren" (2000) and "Kopps" (2003).
In addition to his work on screen, Dalunde has also been involved in several off-screen endeavors. He was a co-founder of the Royal Dramatic Theatre in Stockholm, and has taught acting and theater at various institutions in Sweden. Despite retiring from acting in 2002, he remains a respected figure in the Swedish entertainment industry.