Swedish actresses who deceased in 1957
Here are 2 famous actresses from Sweden died in 1957:
Märta Torén
Märta Torén (May 21, 1925 Stockholm-February 19, 1957 Stockholm) also known as Marta Toren or The Next Ingrid Bergman was a Swedish actor. She had one child, Christina Bercovici.
Märta Torén grew up in a theatrical family, which helped to foster her passion for acting. She studied at the Royal Dramatic Theatre's acting school in Stockholm before making her film debut in "Ride Tonight!" in 1942. In 1949, she appeared in "The Naked City", her first Hollywood film. She went on to star in several other films, including "Sirocco" and "Assignment in Brittany". Despite her success, she found Hollywood to be a difficult place and returned to Sweden to continue her career. Tragically, Märta Torén died of a cerebral hemorrhage in 1957 at the young age of 31. She left behind a legacy as a talented actor who had the potential to become one of Sweden's greatest exports to Hollywood.
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Marianne Löfgren
Marianne Löfgren (February 24, 1910 Stockholm-September 4, 1957 Solna Municipality) a.k.a. Marianne Lofgren, Jeannette Wedday Marianne Ida Carolina Löfgren, Marianne Bergvall or Marianne Lövgren was a Swedish actor.
She made her debut on stage at the age of 18 and went on to act in over 40 films during her career. Löfgren was known for her versatility as an actress, often playing both comedic and dramatic roles. In addition to her work in film and theater, she also appeared on radio shows and recorded several songs. Löfgren was married twice, first to actor Åke Söderblom and then to director Hasse Ekman. She passed away in 1957 at the age of 47.
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