Swedish actresses who deceased in 2004
Here are 4 famous actresses from Sweden died in 2004:
Ingrid Thulin
Ingrid Thulin (January 27, 1926 Sollefteå-January 7, 2004 Stockholm) also known as Ingrid Tulean or Ingrid Lilian Thulin was a Swedish actor, screenwriter and film director.
She first began her acting career on stage before making her film debut in Linnéa, or the Disobedient Girl (1949). Thulin went on to work with some of the most acclaimed filmmakers in Europe, including Ingmar Bergman, Federico Fellini, and Luchino Visconti. She appeared in multiple films directed by Bergman, including Wild Strawberries (1957), The Magician (1958), and Cries and Whispers (1972), for which she was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress. Thulin was also recognized for her work on stage, winning a Tony Award for Best Featured Actress in a Play for her role in The Two Mrs. Carrolls (1947). In addition to her acting career, she also wrote screenplays and directed films. Thulin was a recipient of the Order of the Polar Star, one of Sweden's highest honors.
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Britta Holmberg
Britta Holmberg (December 21, 1921 Fors-June 3, 2004 Falsterbo) also known as Britta Alice Holmberg, Britta Olin-Holmberg, Brita Olin, Britta Olin, Britta Holmberg-Olin or Britta Alice Olin was a Swedish actor and singer. Her children are called Lena Olin and Mats Olin.
Born in Fors, Sweden in 1921, Britta Holmberg began her career as an actor in the late 1940s in her home country. She appeared on screen in several films, including "The Saucepan Journey" (1948) and "The Girl from the Third Row" (1949), before making her way to the U.S. to continue her acting career.
In the 1950s, Holmberg appeared in several American films, including "Kings Go Forth" (1958) and "The Horse Soldiers" (1959), but also continued to work in Sweden, appearing in films such as "Pippi Longstocking" (1969) and "The Adventures of Picasso" (1978).
In addition to her acting work, Holmberg was also an accomplished singer, performing in several musicals and releasing several albums throughout her career.
Holmberg was married to actor Stig Olin, with whom she had two children, Lena and Mats Olin, both of whom went on to become successful actors in their own right.
Britta Holmberg passed away in 2004 at the age of 82, leaving behind a legacy as one of Sweden's most beloved actors and performers.
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Anna Kristina Kallin
Anna Kristina Kallin (December 6, 1953 Umeå-August 25, 2004 Gothenburg) a.k.a. Anna Kristina Kallin-Häggblom was a Swedish actor.
Throughout her career, Anna Kristina Kallin appeared in numerous films, television programs, and theatrical productions in Sweden. In the 1970s, she starred in the television series "Raskens" and "Pappas pojkar," which brought her national fame. She went on to work with renowned filmmakers such as Ingmar Bergman, starring in his film "Fanny and Alexander" in 1982.
Apart from her successful acting career, Kallin was also known for her activism and work as a cultural ambassador. She was involved with the anti-apartheid movement and supported various human rights causes. She was also recognized by the Swedish government for her contributions to cultural exchange between Sweden and Southern Africa.
Kallin passed away in 2004 at the age of 50. Her legacy as an accomplished actor and a passionate activist lives on.
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Eivor Landström
Eivor Landström (March 22, 1919 Stockholm-August 4, 2004 Stockholm) also known as Harriet Eivor Emilie Landström was a Swedish actor.
She began her acting career in the 1930s and became one of the most prominent actresses of the Swedish stage and screen during the 1940s and 1950s. Her most notable film roles include "Vi på Saltkråkan" (1964), "Morianerna" (1959) and "Gäst i eget hus" (1946). Landström was also a successful stage actor, appearing in productions at the Royal Dramatic Theatre in Stockholm and other theaters throughout Sweden.
In addition to her acting career, Landström was also a writer and a translator. She wrote numerous books, both fiction and non-fiction, and translated works from English and German into Swedish. Despite her success, Landström remained a private individual and little is known about her personal life.
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