Swedish actors who deceased in 1995
Here are 3 famous actors from Sweden died in 1995:
Karl-Arne Holmsten
Karl-Arne Holmsten (August 14, 1911 Uppsala-February 22, 1995 Lidingö) was a Swedish actor. He had two children, My Holmsten and Björn Holmsten.
Holmsten began his career in the theater, performing at various Swedish theaters before moving on to film in the 1930s. He appeared in over 80 films throughout his career, including the 1956 comedy "Smiles of a Summer Night" directed by Ingmar Bergman. Holmsten also had a recurring role on the Swedish television show "Rederiet" from 1993 to 1994. In addition to acting, Holmsten was also a director and producer for the stage. He passed away in 1995 at the age of 83.
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Helge Hagerman
Helge Hagerman (May 19, 1910 Stockholm-November 25, 1995 Stockholm) also known as Helge Hayerman or Helge Engelbrekt Hagerman was a Swedish film producer, actor and film director. He had four children, Lotta Hagerman, Maja Hagerman, Lina Hagerman and Lova Hagerman.
Hagerman was a prominent figure in the Swedish film industry during the mid-20th century. He began his career as an actor in the 1930s before branching out into producing and directing. Hagerman was known for his work on a number of notable films, such as "The Magician" (1958) and "Wild Strawberries" (1957), both directed by Ingmar Bergman.
In addition to his work in film, Hagerman was also involved in Swedish politics. He served as a member of Parliament for the Social Democratic Party from 1944 to 1948 and later became a member of the board of the Swedish Film Institute.
Hagerman received numerous awards and honors throughout his career, including the Swedish Film Critics' Grand Prize in 1958 for "The Magician". In recognition of his contributions to Swedish film and culture, he was also awarded the Order of the Polar Star, one of Sweden's highest honors.
After his death, Hagerman's legacy in Swedish film continued to be celebrated. In 1998, the Swedish Film Institute created the Helge Hagerman Award, which is given annually to a young and promising Swedish film director.
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Yngve Gamlin
Yngve Gamlin (March 17, 1926 Strömsund-February 1, 1995 Stockholm) also known as Yngve Daniel Petrus Jönsson was a Swedish film director, actor, production designer, film art director, screenwriter and costume designer.
After completing his education in Stockholm, Yngve began his career in the film industry as an actor in the late 1940s. He gradually transitioned to working behind the camera and went on to direct several successful movies including "Hemsöborna" (The People of Hemsö), "Vi på Saltkråkan" (We on Seacrow Island), and "Mästerdetektiven Blomkvist lever farligt" (Master Detective Blomkvist Lives Dangerously).
Aside from directing films, Yngve was also known for his work as a production designer, art director, and costume designer. His collaborations with fellow filmmaker, Olle Hellbom, led to the creation of some of Sweden's most beloved children's films including the Pippi Longstocking series and the aforementioned We on Seacrow Island.
Throughout his career, Yngve was honored with several awards including the Swedish Film Institute's prestigious Guldbagge Award for Best Direction, which he won twice for his work on The People of Hemsö and We on Seacrow Island. Despite his success, Yngve remained relatively modest and known among his peers as a humble and hard-working individual.
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