Swedish actresses who were born in 1907
Here are 5 famous actresses from Sweden were born in 1907:
Zarah Leander
Zarah Leander (March 15, 1907 Karlstad-June 23, 1981 Stockholm) also known as The Nazi Garbo, Zarah Forsell, Zara Leandere, Sara Stina Hedberg, Replacement Dietrich or The Empress of UFA was a Swedish singer and actor. Her children are called Boel Forsell and Göran Forsell.
Leander began her career as a singer in Sweden in the late 1920s but achieved international fame in the 1930s in Germany, where she starred in several movies and recorded numerous popular songs. She was a favorite singer of Adolf Hitler and Joseph Goebbels, and her career suffered in the aftermath of World War II due to her association with Nazi Germany.
After the war, Leander returned to Sweden, where she continued to perform and act in films. She also became a successful writer and painter. Despite her controversial past, she remained a beloved figure in Swedish entertainment.
Leander was married three times, and had a son and a daughter with her second husband, Nils Forsell. She died of cancer in Stockholm at the age of 74.
Tutta Rolf
Tutta Rolf (October 7, 1907 Oslo-October 26, 1994 Los Angeles) also known as Jenny Solwieg Berntzen, Tutta Berntzen Rolf or Tutta Berntzen was a Swedish actor and singer. Her children are called Tom Rolf and Jill Donahue.
Tutta Rolf started her career as a dancer in Sweden and later became a successful singer in the 1930s. She was known for her interpretations of Swedish folk songs and was a popular performer on radio and television. In addition to her singing career, Rolf also appeared in several films in the 1940s, including the 1943 film "Lilla Helgonet".
During World War II, Rolf fled to the United States to escape Nazi occupation of Norway. She settled in Los Angeles with her husband, and continued to perform as a singer and actress in Hollywood. Rolf also became an American citizen in 1949.
In the 1950s, Rolf appeared regularly on television variety shows such as "The Colgate Comedy Hour" and "The Red Skelton Show". She also starred in her own television series, "The Tutta Rolf Show", which aired briefly in 1952.
Rolf continued to perform throughout the 1960s and 1970s, and maintained a loyal following of fans both in the United States and in her native Sweden. She passed away in Los Angeles at the age of 87.
Ulla Billquist
Ulla Billquist (August 14, 1907 Eslöv-July 6, 1946 Stockholm) also known as Ulla Billqvist, Billquist, Ulla, Ulla Ebba Ingegerd Schönström, Ulla Ebba Ingegerd Hahn, Ulla Schönström or Ulla Hahn was a Swedish actor.
Born in Eslöv, Sweden, Ulla Billquist began her acting career in the 1920s in Stockholm's theatre scene. She later transitioned to the silver screen, starring in several Swedish films throughout the 1930s and 1940s. Despite her relatively short career, she quickly became a beloved figure in Swedish entertainment.
In addition to her acting, Billquist was an accomplished singer and recorded several popular songs, including the timeless Swedish classic "Sången om Stockholm" ("The Song About Stockholm") in 1936.
Tragically, Billquist's life was cut short when she was struck by a stray bullet during a performance for Swedish troops in 1946. Her sudden and untimely death brought shock and grief to the nation, and she is still remembered as one of Sweden's brightest talents of the mid-20th century.
Nina Scenna
Nina Scenna (April 11, 1907 Gothenburg-September 16, 1981 Vällingby) also known as Nina Hanna Mariana Scenna, Nina Wahlgren or Nina Scenna-Wahlgren was a Swedish actor. She had one child, Hans Wahlgren.
Nina Scenna began her acting career in the 1920s and gained popularity during the 1930s and 1940s. She appeared in over 50 films throughout her career, showcasing her talent in both comedic and dramatic roles. Some of her notable film appearances include "Kärlek och landstorm" (1938), "Fröken Vildkatt" (1941), and "Mot nya tider" (1946).
Aside from her film work, Scenna also acted in stage productions and on television. She was a prominent figure in Swedish entertainment during her time and was known for her charisma and charm on and off screen.
In addition to her acting work, Scenna was also a talented singer and recorded several popular songs throughout the 1940s and 1950s.
She passed away in 1981, but her legacy as a beloved and talented actor lives on in Sweden's film industry.
Birgit Sergelius
Birgit Sergelius (March 13, 1907 Helsinki-January 29, 1979 Stockholm) also known as Birgit Lovisa Sergelius was a Swedish actor.
Sergelius started her acting career in the late 1920s, working primarily in theatre productions. She appeared in a number of successful plays throughout the 1930s and 1940s in Stockholm, including productions of August Strindberg's plays. In the 1950s, she transitioned to film and television, making her debut in the 1950 film "Barabbas". Over the course of her career, Sergelius appeared in dozens of films and TV series, often playing strong, independent women. She was also a talented voice actor, lending her voice to a number of animated films and TV shows. In addition to her acting work, Sergelius was also a noted feminist and activist, working to advance the rights of women in Sweden.