Swedish actresses who deceased in 1983
Here are 2 famous actresses from Sweden died in 1983:
Gunn Wållgren
Gunn Wållgren (November 16, 1913 Gothenburg-June 4, 1983 Stockholm) also known as Gunn Wallgren, Gunnel Margaret Haraldsdotter Wållgren, Gunnel Margareta Wållgren or Gun Wållgren was a Swedish actor. She had two children, Suzanne Branner and Elaine Faustman.
Gunn Wållgren began her acting career in 1936 and became known for her roles in Swedish films during the 1940s and 1950s. She was particularly recognized for her performances in a number of Ingmar Bergman's films, including "Summer with Monika" and "Wild Strawberries". Wållgren was also a prolific stage performer and appeared in numerous productions at the Royal Dramatic Theatre in Stockholm. Additionally, she was a well-known radio personality and often participated in radio dramas and comedies. Despite her success as an actor, Wållgren was known for her humble nature and dedication to her craft. She passed away in Stockholm in 1983 at the age of 69.
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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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