Swedish actors who deceased in 1998
Here are 5 famous actors from Sweden died in 1998:
Ernst-Hugo Järegård
Ernst-Hugo Järegård (December 12, 1928 Ystad-September 6, 1998 Lidingö) otherwise known as Ernst-Hugo Jaregard, Ernst Hugo Järegård, Ernst-Hugo, Ernst-Hugo Jardegard or Ernst-Hugo Alfred Järegård was a Swedish actor. His child is called Johannes Järegård.
Ernst-Hugo Järegård was a prolific actor who appeared in numerous films, television shows, and stage productions throughout his career. He studied at the Royal Dramatic Theatre's acting school in Stockholm before making his professional debut on stage in the early 1950s.
Järegård gained international attention for his role in the hit Danish TV series, The Kingdom, directed by Lars von Trier. He won a Best Actor award at the 1994 Cannes Film Festival for his performance in von Trier's film, The Kingdom II.
Järegård was also a noted stage actor, appearing in productions at the Royal Dramatic Theatre and other major theaters in Sweden. He was awarded the prestigious O'Neill Scholarship in 1964, which enabled him to study theater in the United States.
In addition to his acting work, Järegård was also a prolific writer and translator. He published several books and translated works by authors such as Samuel Beckett and Eugene O'Neill into Swedish.
Järegård passed away in 1998 at the age of 69, leaving behind a legacy as one of Sweden's most respected and beloved actors.
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Stig Järrel
Stig Järrel (February 8, 1910 Malmberget-July 1, 1998 Monte Carlo) also known as Stig Ohlsson or Stig was a Swedish actor, film director and screenwriter. He had three children, Henrik S. Järrel, Bengt Järrel and Helén Järrel.
Stig Järrel began his acting career in the 1930s and appeared in several films such as "En kvinnas ansikte" ("A Woman's Face") and "Lilla helgonet" ("The Little Saint"). He also worked as a director and screenwriter on several films. He became known internationally for his role in Ingmar Bergman's "Wild Strawberries" in 1957. Järrel was active in the Swedish film industry for several decades and was awarded the Swedish Royal Medal Litteris et Artibus in 1973 for his contributions to the arts. Later in life, he retired to Monte Carlo, where he passed away at the age of 88.
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George Fant
George Fant (July 11, 1916 Stockholm-February 21, 1998 Stockholm) otherwise known as George Frederick Michael Fant or Georg Fant was a Swedish actor. He had one child, Christer Fant.
Fant started his acting career in the 1940s and went on to appear in over 80 films and TV shows during his lifetime. He was best known for his roles in Swedish films such as "Sommarnattens leende" (Smiles of a Summer Night) and "Det sjunde inseglet" (The Seventh Seal), both directed by Ingmar Bergman. In addition to his work in film, Fant was also a prominent stage actor, and appeared in a number of productions at the Royal Dramatic Theatre in Stockholm. Despite his success as an actor, Fant remained a private person and little is known about his personal life. He passed away in 1998 at the age of 81 in Stockholm, Sweden.
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Bengt Eklund
Bengt Eklund (January 18, 1925 Stockholm-January 19, 1998 Stockholm) also known as Bengt Gunnar Eklund was a Swedish actor. His children are called Klas Eklund and Lena Eklund.
Eklund began his acting career in the 1940s and appeared in numerous Swedish films and television series throughout the following decades. He was noted for his versatile acting abilities and often portrayed complex and morally ambiguous characters. Some of his notable film credits include "The Magician" (1958), "The Virgin Spring" (1960), and "Fanny and Alexander" (1982) which was directed by Ingmar Bergman. In addition to his acting career, Eklund was also a writer and published several novels and short story collections.
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Börje Mellvig
Börje Mellvig (November 23, 1911 Malmö Municipality-November 7, 1998 Stockholm) also known as Harald Filip Börje Mellvig, Börje Mellwig or Berry Melvin was a Swedish film director, screenwriter and actor.
Mellvig began his career in the Swedish film industry during the 1930s as an actor, appearing in several films such as "Barnen från Frostmofjället" (1936) and "Honeymoon" (1939). He later transitioned to directing in the 1940s, directing films such as "Ungdom i bojor" (1946) and "Den tappre soldaten Svejk" (1955).
Mellvig also collaborated with renowned Swedish film director Ingmar Bergman, serving as an assistant director and script advisor on several of Bergman's early films including "Skepp till India land" (1947) and "Musik i mörker" (1948).
In addition to his work in film, Mellvig was also a prolific radio and television producer, producing and directing numerous programs for Swedish public radio and television, including the popular television series "Morgonkåsan" (1963-1965).
Mellvig passed away in 1998 at the age of 86, leaving behind a lasting legacy in Swedish film and television.
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