Swedish movie stars died in Traffic collision
Here are 3 famous actors from Sweden died in Traffic collision:
Alf Sjöberg
Alf Sjöberg (June 21, 1903 Stockholm-April 17, 1980 Stockholm) otherwise known as Alf Sjoberg or Sven Erik Alf Sjöberg was a Swedish film director, screenwriter, actor and theatre director.
He is considered one of the pioneers of Swedish cinema and was associated with the Swedish film movement known as the "Golden Age" of Swedish cinema. Sjöberg began his career as a stage director, working with the Royal Dramatic Theatre in Stockholm, before transitioning to film in the 1940s. He is best known for his film version of the August Strindberg play "Miss Julie" (1951), which won the Palme d'Or at the Cannes Film Festival. Sjöberg also directed other notable films such as "The Devil's Eye" (1960) and "Karin Månsdotter" (1954). In addition to his work in film, Sjöberg was also a prominent figure in Swedish theatre and television, and served as artistic director of the Gothenburg City Theatre from 1960 to 1963.
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Einar Hanson
Einar Hanson (June 15, 1899 Stockholm-June 3, 1927 Santa Monica) also known as Einar Hansen or Einar Hansson was a Swedish actor.
He was best known for his work in silent films, particularly in Germany where he starred in many successful dramas and comedies. His breakout role was in the 1924 film "Die Prinzessin und der Geiger" (The Princess and the Fiddler). He also appeared in more than 30 films in his home country of Sweden. Hanson was known for his versatility and played a wide range of characters, from romantic leads to villains. His career was cut short when he died at the young age of 27 in a car accident in California. Despite his short career, Hanson was a major star in his time and remains a popular figure in the history of Swedish and German cinema.
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Göran Gentele
Göran Gentele (September 29, 1917 Stockholm-July 18, 1972 Sardinia) also known as Klas Göran Herman Arvid Gentele was a Swedish film director, screenwriter and actor. His children are called Cecilia Gentele, Beatrice Gentele and Jeanette Gentele.
Göran Gentele studied law and then began his career in the entertainment industry as a theater actor. He later moved on to directing and screenwriting for both film and television. In 1955, he directed his first film, "Mord, lilla vän," which was a hit and established him as a successful filmmaker.
Throughout his career, Göran Gentele directed over twenty films, including the popular Swedish film "Flicka och hyacinter" which won the Grand Prix at the Cannes Film Festival in 1952. He is also known for his musical films, such as "Gäst i eget hus" (1957) and "Danssalongen" (1955).
In addition to his film work, Göran Gentele was also the head of the Swedish Educational Broadcasting Company in the 1960s, where he innovated the use of television in education. He was also a member of the Swedish Film Academy and served as its chairman in the early 1970s.
Göran Gentele died unexpectedly at the age of 54 while on vacation in Sardinia, Italy. He is remembered as a prominent figure in Swedish cinema and for his significant contributions to the Swedish entertainment industry as a whole.
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