Swedish actors who deceased at age 45
Here are 2 famous actors from Sweden died at 45:
Mauritz Stiller
Mauritz Stiller (July 17, 1883 Helsinki-November 18, 1928 Stockholm) also known as Moshe Stiller, Mauritz Rellits or Mosje was a Swedish film director, screenwriter and actor.
He is best known for discovering Greta Garbo and directing several of her early films, including "Gösta Berling's Saga" (1924) and "The Saga of Gösta Berling" (1925). Stiller began his career in theater, but quickly transitioned to film, directing and acting in silent films. He was one of the co-founders of Svenska Biografteatern, which eventually became Svensk Filmindustri, the largest film production company in Sweden. Stiller's films were known for their realism and naturalistic style, often focusing on the lives of everyday people. Despite his success in the film industry, Stiller struggled with alcoholism and financial troubles. He died of pneumonia at the age of 45.
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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.
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