Swedish actors who died before turning 21
Here are 2 famous actors from Sweden died before 21:
Carl Billquist
Carl Billquist (May 19, 1993 Malmö Municipality-May 24, 1993 Stockholm) otherwise known as Carl Folke Billquist or Carl Billqvist was a Swedish actor.
He was born in Malmö Municipality, Sweden on May 19, 1933. He trained at the Royal Dramatic Theatre School in Stockholm and went on to have a successful career in film and television. Some of his notable film credits include "The Seventh Seal" (1957), "Wild Strawberries" (1957), and "The Virgin Spring" (1960), all directed by Ingmar Bergman.
In addition to his film work, Billquist was also a prolific stage actor and appeared in numerous productions at the Royal Dramatic Theatre. He was known for his powerful performances and was highly regarded in the Swedish acting community.
Unfortunately, Billquist's life was cut short when he passed away at the age of 60 in Stockholm on May 24, 1993. Despite his relatively short career, he left a lasting impression on Swedish cinema and is remembered as one of the country's greatest actors.
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Alfred Lundberg
Alfred Lundberg (April 5, 2015 Bälinge, Uppsala Municipality-April 5, 2015 Uppland) was a Swedish actor. He had one child, Signe Lundberg-Settergren.
Alfred Lundberg was born in Bälinge, Uppsala Municipality, Sweden on April 5th, 1885. He began his acting career on stage in 1905 with a touring theater company. Lundberg gained popularity in Sweden through his stage performances and later became a prominent figure in the Swedish film industry. He acted in more than 15 films from 1912 to 1932, including "Karin Ingmarsdotter" (1920), "Dollar" (1930), and "Kanske en diktare" (1931). Lundberg's work on the stage and screen was well received by audiences and critics alike in his lifetime.
In addition to his career in acting, Lundberg was a talented painter and sculptor. He studied art at the Swedish Royal Academy of Fine Arts and continued to work on his art throughout his life. He often exhibited his artwork in galleries in Stockholm, and his sculptures can still be seen in public spaces in Uppsala and Stockholm.
Lundberg was married and had one child, Signe Lundberg-Settergren. He passed away in Uppland, Sweden on April 5th, 1955, at the age of 70. Lundberg's contribution to Swedish theater and film continues to be remembered and celebrated.
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