Swedish actors who were born in 1948
Here are 9 famous actors from Sweden were born in 1948:
Peter Harryson
Peter Harryson (April 2, 1948 Norrköping-) also known as John Peter Kaj Harryson is a Swedish actor and singer. He has two children, Oscar Harryson and Beata Harryson.
Harryson began his career in the 1970s as a singer and has released several albums over the years. He has also acted in numerous popular Swedish films and television series, including "Wallander," "Johan Falk," and "Beck," among many others. In addition to his work in acting and singing, Harryson is also a noted television host, having presented shows such as "Razzel" and "Casino." He has won several awards for his contributions to the arts, including a Guldbagge Award for Best Supporting Actor in 1995 for his role in the film "Sånt är livet." Harryson is highly regarded in Sweden and is considered to be one of the country's most beloved entertainers.
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Henrik S. Järrel
Henrik S. Järrel (November 9, 1948 Stockholm-) also known as Henrik Järrel or Henrik Stefan Järrel is a Swedish politician and actor.
Järrel began his acting career in the 1970s, appearing in numerous films and television shows. He is best known for his roles in the television series Hem till Midgård and the film Hundra. In addition to acting, Järrel has also been involved in politics. He was a member of the Swedish Parliament from 1994 to 2010, representing the Moderate Party. During his time in Parliament, Järrel served on various committees, including the Committee on Foreign Affairs and the Committee on Justice. He has also been involved in a number of non-profit organizations, including the Swedish Sea Rescue Society and the World Wildlife Fund. In 2011, Järrel was awarded the Royal Patriotic Society's gold medal for his dedication to public service.
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Mats Bergman
Mats Bergman (May 5, 1948 Örgryte-) is a Swedish actor.
He started his acting career in the early 1970s and quickly became well-known in Sweden for his roles in both film and television. One of his most famous roles was as the character Göta in the film "The Simple-Minded Murderer" (1981). He has also worked extensively in theater, including being employed as an actor at the Royal Dramatic Theatre in Stockholm. In addition to his acting work, Bergman has also directed several plays and is a well-respected voiceover artist.
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Örjan Ramberg
Örjan Ramberg (February 26, 1948 Örgryte-) otherwise known as Ralf Örjan Valter Ramberg, Ralf Orjan Walter Ramberg, Ralf Örjan Valter Rahmberg, Orjan Ramberg or Ørjan Ramberg is a Swedish actor. He has three children, Tilde Fröling, Auguste Rahmberg and Georg Ramberg.
Ramberg began his acting career in 1968 at the age of 20, and has since appeared in numerous celebrated productions both in Sweden and internationally. He is known for his work in films such as "Livet är en schlager" (Life is a pop sensation), "Den enfaldige mördaren" (The Simple-Minded Murderer) and "Fanny and Alexander". He has also worked in theatre, including in productions such as "Hamlet" and "Julius Caesar".
In addition to his work as an actor, Ramberg has also worked as a director and producer. He received critical acclaim for his directing work in "Jesus Christ Superstar" and "Sweeney Todd." Ramberg has been nominated for several awards in Sweden, including a Guldbagge Award for Best Supporting Actor, which he won in 1982 for his role in "Fanny and Alexander".
Off-screen, Ramberg is known for his passion for sailing and has competed in several high-profile sailing competitions. He is also an environmental activist, and has spoken publicly in support of climate change action. In recent years, he has reduced his acting work in order to focus on sailing and his activism.
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Tommy Körberg
Tommy Körberg (July 4, 1948 Norsjö-) also known as Tommy Korberg or Bert Gustav Tommy Körberg is a Swedish singer and actor. He has three children, Anton Körberg, Erlend Körberg and Elvira Körberg.
Körberg's career began in the late 1960s with the release of his first album "Nature Boy". He then went on to represent Sweden in the 1979 Eurovision Song Contest with the song "Judy, min vän". He has released over 20 albums and continues to be a popular performer in Sweden and internationally. In addition to his music career, Körberg has also acted in a variety of productions including the Swedish version of "Les Misérables" and the film "The Hired Hand". He has also been the host of the Swedish version of the game show "Jeopardy!". Körberg has been awarded several prestigious awards for his contributions to music and the arts, including the King's Medal of the 8th Size and the Swedish Performing Arts Award.
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Kenta
Kenta (August 11, 1948 Nacka-March 3, 2003 Hällekis) a.k.a. Kenta Gustafsson, Kenneth Gustafsson, Kenneth 'Kenta' Gustafsson or Knut Kenneth Gustafsson was a Swedish musician, actor, composer and guitarist. His child is called Patric Gustafsson.
Kenta began his music career in the late 1960s with the band Made in Sweden. He later joined the band Life, which was fronted by Björn Skifs. Kenta's guitar playing and songwriting were a major part of the band's success.
In addition to his music career, Kenta also acted in several Swedish films and television shows, including "Dunderklumpen!" and "Rosenhill." He also composed music for films and television shows, such as "Skärgårdsdoktorn" and "Jägarna."
Kenta was known for his distinctive guitar style, which blended elements of rock, jazz, and blues. He was highly regarded among fellow musicians for his technical ability and musical versatility.
Sadly, Kenta passed away in 2003 at the age of 54 due to complications from cancer. He is remembered as one of Sweden's most talented and influential musicians.
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Bo Höglund
Bo Höglund (May 27, 1948 Huddinge Municipality-) also known as Bosse Höglund or Bo Sven Gunnar Höglund is a Swedish actor.
He is best known for his work in the TV series "Svenska hjärtan" and the films "Ping-pongkingen" and "Vi hade i alla fall tur med vädret". Bo Höglund began his acting career in the early 1970s and has since appeared in numerous films and television shows. In addition to his work as an actor, he has also directed and written screenplays. Bo Höglund has been awarded several prestigious awards, including the Guldbagge Award for Best Actor in a Leading Role for his performance in "Vi hade i alla fall tur med vädret".
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Christer Flodin
Christer Flodin (September 1, 1948 Stockholm-) is a Swedish actor.
He began his acting career in 1967 at the Municipal Theatre in Norrköping. He later appeared in several popular television series and films, including "The Man on the Roof" (1976), "Fanny and Alexander" (1982), and "The Inspector and the Sea" (2007). Flodin is also known for his work as a voice actor, providing the Swedish dubbing for characters in several animated films such as "Pocahontas" (1995) and "The Lion King" (1994). In addition to his work in acting, Flodin has also worked as a writer and director for the stage. He has received numerous awards and nominations for his contributions to Swedish theatre and film.
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Anders Åberg
Anders Åberg (September 4, 1948 Gothenburg-) is a Swedish actor.
He started his acting career in the 1970s and has since then appeared in numerous films and TV shows. Some of his notable performances include his role in the film "Show Me Love" (1998) and TV series "Real Humans" (2012-2014). Åberg is also known for his voice acting work and has lent his voice to several Swedish dubs of popular animated films such as "The Lion King" and "Finding Nemo". In addition to his acting career, Åberg is also a trained psychologist and has worked as a therapist in the past.
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