Swedish actresses who were born in 1949
Here are 14 famous actresses from Sweden were born in 1949:
Janet Ågren
Janet Ågren (April 6, 1949 Landskrona-) a.k.a. Janet Ahgren, Janet Ågren Maietto or Janet Agren is a Swedish actor and fashion model.
She began her career as a fashion model in the 1960s and appeared in several Italian fashion magazines. In the 1970s, she transitioned to acting and gained international recognition for her roles in Italian horror films such as "City of the Living Dead" and "Eaten Alive!".
Ågren also appeared in a number of mainstream films, including "Red Sonja" and "Murder Rock". Her last film was "The Calling" in 2000.
Apart from acting, she was also a singer and released a single in 1984, titled "Fly Away". After retiring from acting, she moved to the United States and currently lives in California with her husband and children.
Anja Landgré
Anja Landgré (August 29, 1949 Danderyd-) is a Swedish actor.
Born in Danderyd, Anja Landgré grew up in a family of artists, which inspired her passion for theater and acting from a young age. She trained at the renowned Stockholm Academy of Dramatic Arts and landed her first professional role on stage at the age of 20.
Landgré went on to become one of Sweden's most acclaimed theater actors, appearing in productions at the Royal Dramatic Theatre, Stockholm City Theatre, and other prestigious venues. She also made a name for herself in film and television, starring in popular Swedish movies such as "The Silence" and "The Apple War."
Throughout her career, Landgré has received numerous awards and honors for her contributions to Swedish culture and performing arts, including the prestigious Guldbagge Award for Best Leading Actress. Today, she continues to be beloved by Swedish audiences and admired by actors and theater professionals around the world for her remarkable talent and dedication to her craft.
Maria Hedborg
Maria Hedborg (April 13, 1949 Gothenburg-) is a Swedish actor.
Throughout her career, Maria has worked in both film and television. She began acting in the late 1970s, with her breakthrough role coming in the 1983 film "Danssalongen". She has since appeared in a number of other popular Swedish films such as "My Life as a Dog" (1985) and "Like It Never Was Before" (1995).
Maria has also made numerous appearances in Swedish television series, including the long-running crime drama "Beck".
Outside of her work in film and television, Maria has also worked as a theater actress, with her performances in plays such as "Romeo and Juliet" and "The Cherry Orchard" receiving critical acclaim.
In addition to her acting work, Maria has also been an advocate for environmental issues and is a member of the Swedish Society for Nature Conservation.
Leonore Ekstrand
Leonore Ekstrand (September 20, 1949 Lidingö-) also known as Leonore Esther Vera Irma Ruriksdotter Ekstrand is a Swedish actor.
She began her acting career in the late 1960s and made her film debut in 1970 with the movie "Jag - en oskuld." Ekstrand has since appeared in numerous Swedish films and TV shows over the decades, including "Pippi Longstocking" (1969), "Ronja Rövardotter" (1984), and "Sunes sommar" (1993). She has also starred in international productions such as "The Unbearable Lightness of Being" (1988) and the French film "La Balance" (1982). In addition to her work as an actor, Ekstrand has also directed and produced several stage plays in Sweden.
Marianne Mörck
Marianne Mörck (September 2, 1949 Nödinge-Nol-) is a Swedish actor, singer and theatre director.
Mörck studied at the University of Gothenburg's theatre academy during the late 1960s, and later went on to work at several of the major theatres in Sweden, including the Royal Dramatic Theatre in Stockholm. She has also made appearances in numerous films and television shows throughout her career.
Mörck is perhaps best known for her work as a cabaret artist, and has released several albums of music throughout the years, including the critically acclaimed "Lilla sjöjungfrun" in 1978. In addition to her work as an actress and musician, she has also directed several stage productions, including a 1999 production of Henrik Ibsen's "Hedda Gabler."
Over the course of her career, Mörck has won several awards for her contributions to Swedish culture, including the prestigious Litteris et Artibus medal in 2010. She is widely regarded as one of the most talented and versatile performers of her generation, and continues to work in the Swedish arts scene to this day.
Angelica Lundqvist
Angelica Lundqvist (October 8, 1949 Stockholm-) also known as Angelica Lundquist is a Swedish actor and screenwriter. She has one child, Fanny Risberg.
Lundqvist began her career as an actor but later on, she focused on writing screenplays for television shows and films. One of her most notable works is the script of the popular Swedish TV Series "Rederiet" (The Shipping Company). This show broke the record for the highest number of episodes for a Swedish television show at 318 episodes. In addition to "Rederiet," Lundqvist has written for other well-known Swedish television series, including "Vita lögner" (White Lies), "På liv och död" (For Life and Death), and "Andra avenyn" (Second Avenue). Lundqvist has received several awards, including the Kristallen Award for Best Screenplay for "Rederiet." She is regarded as one of the most successful and talented screenwriters in Sweden.
Katarina Strandmark
Katarina Strandmark (July 13, 1949 Malmö Municipality-) is a Swedish actor.
She began her acting career with Malmö City Theatre and has since worked extensively in theater, television, and film. Strandmark is best known for her roles in popular Swedish TV series such as "Sjätte dagen" and "Tusenbröder". In addition to acting, Strandmark has also directed and written several plays. She has received numerous awards for her work, including a Guldbagge Award for Best Supporting Actress for her role in the 1992 film "House of Angels". Strandmark has been a prominent figure in the Swedish cultural scene for several decades, and she continues to be active in the industry to this day.
Pia Degermark
Pia Degermark (August 24, 1949 Bromma-) is a Swedish actor. She has two children, Cesare Caminnecci and Robbin Degermark.
Degermark rose to international fame in the 1960s with her role in the Swedish film "Elvira Madigan" (1967), which won several awards at the Cannes Film Festival. She went on to appear in a number of other films and television shows throughout her career, including "The Looking Glass War" (1969) and "The Vampire Happening" (1971). Her career was relatively short-lived, however, and she retired from acting in the early 1980s. Degermark has since become somewhat of a recluse, and little is known about her personal life or current whereabouts.
Lola Ewerlund
Lola Ewerlund (June 23, 1949 Örebro-) is a Swedish actor.
She is best known for her work in the Swedish film and television industry. Ewerlund started her career in the theater industry in the early 1970s before transitioning to film and television in the 1980s. She has appeared in a number of popular Swedish films and TV series, including "Wallander," "Beck," and "The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo." In addition to her acting career, Ewerlund is also involved in politics and has been an active member of the Swedish Social Democratic Party for many years. In 2006, she was elected to the position of deputy mayor in her hometown of Örebro.
Eva Millberg
Eva Millberg (April 27, 1949 Solna-) is a Swedish actor.
She is best known for her work in Swedish cinema and television, having appeared in several notable films and TV series throughout her career. Millberg began her acting career in the 1970s and has since become a prominent figure in the Swedish entertainment industry. She has been recognized for her talent with numerous awards and nominations, including a Guldbagge Award for Best Supporting Actress. In addition to her acting work, Millberg is also known for her humanitarian efforts and activism, particularly in the areas of gender equality and refugee rights. She continues to be a respected and beloved figure in Swedish culture and entertainment.
Ulla Jerndin
Ulla Jerndin (November 26, 1949 Falkenberg-) is a Swedish actor.
She began her acting career in the late 1960s and quickly became a well-known face in Swedish theater, film, and television. She has over 100 film and TV credits to her name, including leading roles in popular Swedish TV series such as "Saltön" and "Rederiet". In addition to her acting work, Jerndin has also worked as a theater director and has been involved in several productions. She has been recognized for her contributions to Swedish culture and was awarded the Royal Medal of Litteris et Artibus in 2016. Jerndin is also known for her activism and involvement with social and environmental causes.
Bergljót Arnadóttir
Bergljót Arnadóttir (December 20, 1949 Reykjavik-) a.k.a. Bergliot Arnado'ttir, Bergljot Arnadottir, Bergljót Arnadottir, Bergliót Arnadóttir, Bergljot Arndottir or Bergljót Árnadóttir is a Swedish actor.
She was born in Reykjavik, Iceland, but moved to Sweden at a young age. Arnadóttir trained as an actor at the Swedish National Academy of Mime and Acting and began her career in the 1970s, appearing in numerous stage productions. She is best known for her work on television, including roles in Swedish series such as "Rederiet" and "Beck". Arnadóttir has also appeared in several films, including "The Last Dance" and "The Icelandic Dream". In addition to her acting career, she has also worked as a voice-over artist and has lent her voice to numerous animated films and TV shows. Arnadóttir is considered one of Sweden's most respected actors and has received several accolades for her work, including the prestigious Prix d'Interprétation Féminine award at the Cannes Film Festival.
Cia Löwgren
Cia Löwgren (April 13, 1949 Solna Municipality-) otherwise known as Cia Løwgren or Ingrid Cecilia Maria Löwgren is a Swedish actor.
Cia Löwgren studied at the Theatre Academy in Stockholm and started her career as a stage actor. Later on, she transitioned to TV and film acting. She is known for her roles in popular Swedish TV series such as "Skärgårdsdoktorn" and "Rederiet". Löwgren has also worked extensively in theater productions and has won numerous awards for her performances. In addition to her achievements in acting, she is also a writer and has published several novels in her native language. Löwgren has been recognized with the prestigious O'Neill-Sjöström award for her contributions to the Swedish theater.
Birgit Carlstén
Birgit Carlstén (December 8, 1949 Huskvarna-) a.k.a. Birgit Carlsten is a Swedish actor.
She is best known for her work in Swedish cinema and television industry. Carlstén started her acting career in 1971 with the film "Nybyggarna" and then went on to appear in several films and TV series such as "Skulden", "Sällskapsresan eller Finns det svenskt kaffe på grisfesten", "Mannen från Mallorca" and "Jordskott". She has also worked as a dubbing artist for famous Hollywood stars like Meryl Streep and Glenn Close. In addition to acting, Carlstén has also served as a jury member for numerous film festivals in Sweden. She was awarded the prestigious Guldbagge Award for Best Supporting Actress for her role in the film "Tordenskjold & Kold" in 2017.