Swedish actresses who deceased in 1988
Here are 2 famous actresses from Sweden died in 1988:
Hjördis Petterson
Hjördis Petterson (October 17, 1908 Visby-May 27, 1988 Stockholm) also known as Hjördis Olga Maria Petterson, Hjördis, Hjordis Petterson, Hjördis Pettersson, Hjördis Olga Maria Pettersson or Hjördis Peterson was a Swedish actor. She had one child, Annika Renström.
Hjördis Petterson began her career in the 1930s and went on to become one of the leading ladies of Swedish cinema during the 1940s and 1950s. She appeared in over 60 films throughout her career, including notable works such as "Only a Mother" (1949) and "Wild Strawberries" (1957), both directed by Ingmar Bergman. In addition to her work on screen, Petterson was also a popular theater actress and appeared in numerous stage productions. She was awarded the prestigious Guldbagge Award for Best Supporting Actress in 1985 for her performance in the film "The Simple-Minded Murderer". Petterson was married to fellow actor Anders Henrikson from 1932 until his death in 1965.
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Helga Thomas
Helga Thomas (July 8, 1891 Västernorrland County-July 6, 1988 Stockholm) a.k.a. Helga Amalia Thomas was a Swedish actor.
She began her acting career in Stockholm in the early 1910s and quickly became a sought-after performer in Swedish theater productions. Thomas was known for her versatility and ability to convey a wide range of emotions on stage.
In the 1920s, she began appearing in Swedish films and became a well-known face in the country's budding film industry. Over the next few decades, she appeared in over 40 Swedish films, working with some of the top directors and actors of the time.
Thomas also had a strong interest in social issues and was a committed feminist. She was actively involved in promoting women's rights and gender equality in Sweden and was a member of several women's organizations throughout her life.
In recognition of her contributions to Swedish culture and society, Thomas was awarded the Illis Quorum medal by the Swedish government in 1967. She passed away in Stockholm at the age of 96.
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