Swedish actors who deceased in 1959
Here are 2 famous actors from Sweden died in 1959:
Douglas Håge
Douglas Håge (March 6, 1898 Gothenburg-November 18, 1959 Gothenburg) a.k.a. Oskar Fredrik Douglas Håge or Håge, Douglas was a Swedish actor.
He started his career as a stage actor and later became known for his work in Swedish films. Some of his notable film appearances include "The Devil's Eye" (1960), "The Road to Glory" (1946), and "Crisis" (1946). Håge also had a successful radio career, hosting and appearing in various programs. In addition to his work in entertainment, he was also a skilled painter and studied at the Valand Academy of Fine Arts in Gothenburg. He was married to fellow actress, Mona Geijer-Falkner and they had two children together.
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Allan Bohlin
Allan Bohlin (November 5, 1907 Östermalm-January 23, 1959 Kungsholmen) a.k.a. Karl Allan Clarence Bolin was a Swedish actor.
Bohlin began his acting career in the 1930s and quickly became a popular leading man in Swedish film. He starred in more than 40 films, including "Girl with Hyacinths" (1950) and "Summer Interlude" (1951), both directed by Ingmar Bergman. Bohlin was often compared to American actor Tyrone Power for his dashing good looks and charismatic screen presence.
Outside of his film work, Bohlin also acted in various theatre productions and occasionally worked as a television presenter. He was known for his love of cars and racing, and even competed in a few races himself. Unfortunately, his life was cut short when he passed away from a heart attack at the age of 51. However, his legacy as a talented actor and beloved personality in Swedish entertainment lives on.
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