Swedish actors who deceased in 1981
Here are 7 famous actors from Sweden died in 1981:
Nils Asther
Nils Asther (January 17, 1897 Hellerup-October 19, 1981 Farsta) a.k.a. Nils Anton Alfhild Asther, the male Greta Garbo or Anton Alfhild Nils Asther was a Swedish actor. He had one child, Evelyn Asther.
Asther started his career in the Swedish film industry during the silent era, but he gained international recognition after he moved to Hollywood in 1926. He starred in numerous Hollywood films throughout the 1920s and 1930s, including "Our Dancing Daughters" (1928), "The Single Standard" (1929), and "The Bitter Tea of General Yen" (1933). Asther was known for his striking good looks and charismatic on-screen presence.
After the start of World War II, Asther returned to Sweden and continued acting in films there. He also served as a director and producer for a number of Swedish films. In addition to his film work, Asther was also a skilled painter and photographer.
In the later years of his life, Asther retired from acting and focused on his other artistic pursuits. He passed away in 1981 at the age of 84.
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John Elfström
John Elfström (April 20, 1902 Ånge Municipality-March 27, 1981 Täby) a.k.a. Per Johan Hilding Elfström or Per Johan "John" Hilding Elfström was a Swedish actor. He had one child, Jeanette Gardner.
John Elfström began his career in theater in the 1920s before moving on to films in the early 1930s. He appeared in over 70 films throughout his career, playing a range of roles from comedic to dramatic. Some of his notable films include "Gentlemen," "The Outlaw and His Wife," and "Fredriksson's Fabulous Fountain." He also worked in radio and television, hosting a popular game show called "Femettan" in the 1960s. In addition to his acting career, Elfström was a skilled photographer and was known for his striking black and white portraits of fellow actors and performers. He passed away in 1981 at the age of 78.
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Sven Hugo Borg
Sven Hugo Borg (July 26, 1896 Vinslöv-February 19, 1981 Los Angeles) also known as Sven Borg, Sven-Hugo Borg, Sven-Hogo Borg, Hugo-Sven Borg or Hugo Borg was a Swedish actor.
He began his acting career in Sweden in the 1920s, appearing in several films including "Kärlek och journalistik" (Love and journalism) (1927) and "Jarl mot jarl" (Earl against earl) (1928). Borg gained more international recognition when he moved to Hollywood in the 1930s and appeared in several films for Warner Bros. and Universal Studios. Some of his notable roles include "The Adventures of Robin Hood" (1938) and "The Young Mr. Pitt" (1942). Borg also acted on stage and radio, working with Orson Welles on his Mercury Theatre productions. After his film career ended, Borg continued to act in television shows such as "The Adventures of Wild Bill Hickok" (1951-1958) and "The Beverly Hillbillies" (1962-1971). Borg was married three times and had two daughters.
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Per-Axel Arosenius
Per-Axel Arosenius (November 7, 1920 Norberg-March 21, 1981 Nacka) also known as Per Axel Arosenius, Per Arosenius, Peter Rose, Per Axel Daniel Rank Arosenius, Per-Axel Daniel Rank Arosenius or P A Arosenius was a Swedish actor.
He is best known for his roles in several Ingmar Bergman films, including "Wild Strawberries" and "The Seventh Seal". Arosenius began his acting career in the late 1940s, appearing in a number of theater productions before transitioning to film in the 1950s. In addition to his work with Bergman, he also appeared in films directed by acclaimed Swedish filmmakers such as Alf Sjöberg and Arne Mattsson. Despite his success on screen, Arosenius remained committed to the theater throughout his career, and continued to perform on stage until his death in 1981.
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Peter Lindgren
Peter Lindgren (December 13, 1915 Lidingö-May 30, 1981 Stockholm) also known as Peter Edvin Lindgren was a Swedish actor. His children are called Monica Nielsen and Hans Lindgren.
Lindgren began his career in the 1940s, appearing in several stage productions before transitioning to film and television. He appeared in over 50 films and TV shows during his career, making him one of the most prolific actors of his time in Sweden. Some of his notable film credits include "Kärlek och störtlopp" (1958), "Nattbarn" (1973), and "The Man on the Roof" (1976).
Apart from acting, Lindgren was also a noted voice actor and dubbing artist. He provided the Swedish voice for several notable characters in films and TV shows, including Captain Hook in the Disney animated film "Peter Pan" (1953) and Abner Krill in the James Bond film "Octopussy" (1983).
Lindgren was married to actress Margit Carlqvist and had two children with her. He passed away in 1981 at the age of 65 due to a heart attack.
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Håkan Westergren
Håkan Westergren (April 29, 1899 Solna Municipality-October 15, 1981 Stockholm) otherwise known as Håkan Carl Leonard Westergren was a Swedish actor. He had two children, Meg Westergren and Claes-Håkan Westergren.
Westergren began his acting career in the 1920s and quickly became a popular figure in Swedish theater and film. He appeared in over 50 films throughout his career, including the acclaimed Ingmar Bergman films "Summer with Monika" and "The Magician". In addition to his film work, Westergren was also a well-known stage actor and worked at prestigious theaters such as the Royal Dramatic Theatre in Stockholm. He was awarded the Royal Medal Litteris et Artibus by King Gustaf VI Adolf of Sweden in 1954 for his contributions to Swedish culture. After his death in 1981, the Håkan Westergren Foundation was established to provide financial support to theater and film students in Sweden.
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Carl-Axel Heiknert
Carl-Axel Heiknert (September 10, 1924 Värnamo-October 12, 1981 Stockholm) also known as Carl Axel Heiknert or Karl Axel Erik Heiknert was a Swedish actor, screenwriter and film director.
Heiknert began his career in theatre and later gained recognition for his performances in Swedish films like "Girl with Hyacinths," "The White Cat," and "Adventures of Picasso." He also wrote and directed several films, including "På palmblad och rosor" and "Ska vi plocka körsbär i min trädgård." He was a jury member for the Cannes Film Festival in 1960 and 1972. In addition to his work in the entertainment industry, Heiknert was also a trained pharmacist and worked as a scientist in the field of pharmacology. He died in Stockholm at the age of 57.
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