Swedish actors who deceased at age 47
Here are 2 famous actors from Sweden died at 47:
Christer Boustedt
Christer Boustedt (March 21, 1939 Bromma-September 4, 1986 Alfta) was a Swedish actor, musician and film score composer.
He began his career in the late 1950s as a musician, playing guitar in various bands including The Telstars and The Typhoons. He soon transitioned to acting and landed several roles in Swedish films and television shows, including the lead role in the 1960 film "One Step to Paradise".
Boustedt was also a talented composer and scored music for a number of films, including "Kärlekens XYZ" (1971) and "Skulden" (1982). In addition to his film work, he released a number of albums as a musician throughout the 1960s and 1970s.
Tragically, Boustedt died at the age of 47 in a car accident in Alfta, Sweden. Despite his relatively short career, he left a lasting impression on Swedish cinema and music.
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Gösta Ekman
Gösta Ekman (December 28, 1890 Stockholm-January 12, 1938 Stockholm) also known as Gosta Ekman, Frans Gösta Viktor Ekman, Gösta Ekman, Sr., Gösta Ekmann or Ekman, Gösta was a Swedish actor. He had two children, Hasse Ekman and Jan Mikael Ekman.
Gösta Ekman was considered one of Sweden's most iconic actors during the early twentieth century, known for his versatile acting skills and ability to portray a wide range of characters, from comedic to dramatic. He started his acting career at the Royal Dramatic Theatre in Stockholm and later appeared in numerous films, including "Krigsmans erinran" (1920), "Gösta Berlings saga" (1924), and "1933" (1947).
Apart from acting, Gösta Ekman was also a talented director and screenwriter. He co-directed and co-wrote the film "Styrman Karlssons flammor" (1925) with filmmaker Gustaf Edgren, and also co-wrote the classic Swedish film "Gösta Berlings saga" (1924) with director Mauritz Stiller.
On January 12, 1938, Gösta Ekman passed away from a heart attack at the age of 47, leaving behind a rich legacy of influential work in Swedish theatre and film.
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