Swedish actors who deceased in 2001
Here are 3 famous actors from Sweden died in 2001:
Heinz Hopf
Heinz Hopf (November 11, 1934 Stockholm-January 23, 2001 Åkersberga) was a Swedish actor.
He received his education at the Royal Dramatic Theatre's acting school in Stockholm, and began his acting career on the stage. He was a versatile actor who performed in both comedic and serious roles. Hopf was also a familiar face on Swedish television, appearing in numerous TV shows and films throughout his career. He is perhaps best known for his role as the grandfather in the popular children's TV series "Pippi Longstocking". In addition to his acting career, Hopf was also an accomplished musician, playing the clarinet and saxophone professionally. He died at the age of 66 after a long battle with cancer.
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Axel Düberg
Axel Düberg (October 17, 1927 Stockholm-October 6, 2001 Stockholm) also known as Axel Duberg was a Swedish actor. His child is called Jörgen Düberg.
Axel Düberg began his acting career in the 1950s and went on to become a prominent figure in Swedish theater, film, and television. He appeared in several popular films such as "The Seventh Seal" (1957), "Wild Strawberries" (1957), and "The Virgin Spring" (1960), all directed by the renowned Swedish filmmaker, Ingmar Bergman.
Apart from his film career, Düberg was also a well-known stage actor, and he performed in several plays at the Royal Dramatic Theatre in Stockholm. He was particularly admired for his portrayal of Shakespearean characters, such as Hamlet and Macbeth.
Düberg was honored with several awards throughout his career, including the Swedish Academy's Gold Medal in 1984, and the prestigious O'Neill Award for his role in Eugene O'Neill's play "Long Day's Journey into Night." He continued acting until the end of his life, despite battling several health issues.
Axel Düberg is remembered as one of Sweden's most accomplished actors, who contributed immensely to the country's cultural landscape.
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Ove Tjernberg
Ove Tjernberg (December 27, 1928 Uppsala-March 7, 2001 Östhammar) also known as Sten Ove Filip Tjernberg was a Swedish actor. He had five children, Johannes Tjernberg, Johan Tjernberg, Jenny Tjernberg, Per Tjernberg and Angelica Tjernberg.
Tjernberg began his acting career at the Royal Dramatic Theatre in Stockholm in 1952. He appeared in several stage productions and gained critical acclaim for his performances. He went on to star in films such as "Miss Julie" (1951), "The Silence" (1963), and "The Emigrants" (1971). In addition to his acting career, Tjernberg also worked as a voice actor and lent his voice to several animated films and TV series. He was awarded the Swedish Medal Litteris et Artibus in 1989 for his contributions to the arts. Tjernberg passed away in 2001 at the age of 72.
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