Swedish actresses who deceased at age 68
Here are 2 famous actresses from Sweden died at 68:
Mai Zetterling
Mai Zetterling (May 24, 1925 Västerås-March 17, 1994 London) otherwise known as Mai Fetterling, Maj Zetterling, Mai Elisabeth Zetterling or Mai Elizabeth Zetterling was a Swedish film director, actor, screenwriter and television director. She had two children, Louis Lemkow-Zetterling and Etienne Lemkow.
She died as a result of cancer.
Mai Zetterling began her career as an actor in Sweden in the 1940s, appearing in films such as "Torment" and "Only a Mother." She then went on to work as a director, both in film and on television, and was known for her feminist perspective and exploration of taboo themes.
Some of her notable films as a director include "Loving Couples," "Night Games," and "The Girls," which was based on her own experiences growing up in an all-girls school.
Zetterling also acted in international productions, such as the British films "The Witches" and "Lust for a Vampire," as well as the American TV series "The Twilight Zone."
Throughout her career, Zetterling was a vocal advocate for women in film and was a founding member of the Swedish Film Directors Guild. She was also a published author, with several books including an autobiography titled "All Those Tomorrows."
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Birgit Tengroth
Birgit Tengroth (July 13, 1915 Stockholm-September 21, 1983 Ösmo) otherwise known as Eva Birgitta Tengroth was a Swedish actor and author.
Tengroth began her career as an actor in the 1930s, appearing in several Swedish films and stage productions. She gained critical acclaim for her performances in the films “Intermezzo” and “Vi på Solgläntan”. She also had a successful career as an author, writing several books including the autobiographical novel “Ensam är stark” (Alone is Strong). Tengroth was known for breaking barriers in Swedish society, and was one of the first Swedes to marry a person of African descent. In 1953, she married jazz musician Zilas Görling and the couple went on to have two children. After her retirement from acting, Tengroth lived a quiet life in the countryside where she continued to write and advocate for social justice issues. She passed away in Ösmo in 1983.
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