Swedish actresses who were born in 1943
Here are 9 famous actresses from Sweden were born in 1943:
Mona Seilitz
Mona Seilitz (January 16, 1943 Malmö Municipality-April 2, 2008 Malmö Municipality) also known as Mona-Liz Alexandersson was a Swedish actor and painter.
She began her acting career in the late 1960s, appearing in films such as "The Man Who Quit Smoking" (1967) and "The Man Who Couldn't Say No" (1968). Seilitz also had a successful stage career, performing at the Royal Dramatic Theatre in Stockholm and the Malmö City Theatre.
In addition to her acting career, Seilitz was also an accomplished painter. She studied at the Malmö Art Academy, where she later became a professor of painting. Her paintings were included in exhibitions both in Sweden and abroad.
Seilitz was recognized for her contributions to Swedish culture, receiving honors such as the Litteris et Artibus medal and the Swedish Academy's Carl Åkerlund Scholarship. Despite her success, she remained humble and dedicated to her craft throughout her life.
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Camilla Sparv
Camilla Sparv (June 3, 1943 Stockholm-) also known as Camilla Margareta Sparv is a Swedish actor. Her child is called Maximilian Hoover.
Camilla Sparv began her career as a model before transitioning to acting in the early 1960s. She gained international fame for her role in the film "Dead Heat on a Merry-Go-Round" and later starred in the James Bond film "Thunderball". She also appeared in several popular TV series such as "Mission: Impossible" and "The Rockford Files".
In addition to her successful acting career, Sparv was briefly married to American film producer Robert Evans, and later married and divorced actor Robert Urich. After stepping away from acting in the 1980s, she became an interior designer and worked on projects in Sweden, Los Angeles, and Hawaii.
Sparv's son, Maximilian Hoover, followed in her footsteps and became an actor as well, appearing in films such as "Lost Highway" and "The Yellow Handkerchief". Despite her semi-retired status, Camilla Sparv remains an iconic figure in Swedish and Hollywood cinema.
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Kim Anderzon
Kim Anderzon (March 20, 1943 Östersund-October 24, 2014) also known as Kerstin Kristina Birgitta Andersson, Kim Andersson or Kerstin Kristina Birgitta "Kim" Anderzon was a Swedish actor. She had two children, Tintin Anderzon and Andrej Anderzon Möller.
Anderzon began her acting career in the 1970s and became a prominent figure in Swedish theater and film. She appeared in several Ingmar Bergman films, including "The Serpent's Egg" and "Fanny and Alexander." Anderzon was known for her versatile acting skills, and her ability to capture complex characters in her performances. In addition to her work on stage and screen, Anderzon was also a prominent voice actress, lending her voice talent to several Swedish films and television shows. In 1999, she was awarded the prestigious O'Neill Prize for her contributions to Swedish theater. Though she retired from acting in 2006, Anderzon remains a beloved figure in the Swedish entertainment industry. She passed away in 2014 at the age of 71.
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Lena Bergman
Lena Bergman (December 21, 1943 Stockholm-) a.k.a. Lena Ingmarie Bergman is a Swedish actor.
She is the daughter of filmmaker Ingmar Bergman and his first wife, choreographer Ellen Bergman. Lena Bergman began her acting career in the early 1960s, appearing in films such as "The Silence" and "Winter Light," both directed by her father. She later transitioned to theater and worked with renowned theater companies in Europe, including the Royal Dramatic Theatre in Stockholm and the National Theatre in London. In the 1970s, she moved to the United States and continued her acting career in both film and television, with notable appearances in "The Serpent's Egg," "Quincy M.E.," and "Magnum, P.I." Lena Bergman is also a singer and has released several albums of her own music.
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Anita Ekström
Anita Ekström (January 13, 1943 Solna-) is a Swedish actor.
She began her acting career in the 1960s and appeared in numerous Swedish films and TV shows. Ekström gained international recognition for her role in the 1971 film "The Emigrants," directed by Jan Troell, which was nominated for five Academy Awards. She also starred in the film's sequel, "The New Land."
In addition to her work in film, Ekström has acted in several stage productions in Sweden. She has also worked as a director and producer for both film and theater.
Throughout her career, Ekström has received numerous honors, including the Illis Quorum medal from the Swedish government for her contributions to the arts. Despite her success, she has maintained a relatively low public profile and is known for her private nature.
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Marika Green
Marika Green (June 21, 1943 Södermalm-) also known as Marika Nicolette Green is a Swedish actor.
She is the daughter of the Finnish-Swedish actress Maj-Britt Nilsson and the American jazz musician Charlie Norman. Her acting career began in 1960 when she made her first screen appearance in the romantic drama "Swedish Wedding Night." In the 60s and 70s, she continued to work in various Swedish films, notably "I Am Curious (Yellow)" (1967) and "Lost in the Jungle" (1972).
Green later relocated to Paris and continued to act in films such as "The Lacemaker" (1977) and "The Passage" (1986). She also appeared in television series such as "Les Cordier, juge et flic" and "Kommissarie Winter."
In addition to her acting career, Green has also worked as a translator and interpreter for French and Swedish. She is fluent in several languages, including Swedish, French, English, and Italian.
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Evabritt Strandberg
Evabritt Strandberg (April 7, 1943 Stockholm-) a.k.a. Strandberg, Evabritt, Eva-Britt Strandberg or Eva Britt Standberg is a Swedish actor and singer. She has two children, Lina Wollter and Matti Berenett.
Strandberg began her career as an actor in the 1960s, appearing in several Swedish films and TV shows. Some of her notable works include "Kvinnolek" (1968), "Mannen som slutade röka" (1972), and "Bara roligt i Bullerbyn" (1986).
In addition to acting, Strandberg is also a talented singer. She has released several albums, including "Evabritt" (1972), "Som sol och sommar" (1982), and "Visa vid vindens ängar" (1993).
Throughout her career, Strandberg has received several awards for her contributions to theatre and film. In 2012, she was awarded the prestigious Litteris et Artibus medal by the Swedish King for her outstanding contributions to the arts.
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Eva Rydberg
Eva Rydberg (June 20, 1943 Malmö-) otherwise known as Rydberg, Eva or Eva Gunilla Johansson Rydberg is a Swedish actor and film producer. She has three children, Birgitta Johansson, Kalle Rydberg and Karl Rydberg.
Eva Rydberg began her acting career in the 1960s and became a household name in Sweden with her comedic roles on stage, television and film. She has won several awards for her work in theater and has been recognized for her contributions to Swedish culture. In addition to her successful acting career, Rydberg has also produced several films and television shows. She is known for her charming sense of humor and often incorporates singing and dancing into her performances. Rydberg remains an active member of the entertainment industry in Sweden and is considered one of the country's most beloved performers.
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Gunilla Olsson
Gunilla Olsson (September 7, 1943 Stockholm-) also known as Gunilla Ohlsson is a Swedish actor.
Gunilla Olsson began her acting career in the late 1960s and has appeared in numerous films and television shows throughout her career. Some of her notable roles include playing Birgitta in the 1975 film "The Apple War" and starring in the TV series "A Walk in the Sun" in the late 1990s. Olsson has also worked as a voice actor, providing the voice for several characters in the Swedish dub of popular children's show "Sesame Street". In addition to her work in acting, Olsson has also taught acting at the Stockholm Academy of Dramatic Arts.
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