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Henrik Norlén was born on 2 September 1970 in Karlstad, Värmlands län, Sweden. He is an actor, known for Midsommar (2019), Johan Falk: GSI - Gruppen för särskilda insatser (2009) and Den döende detektiven (2018).- Christina 'Kiki' Tholstrup was born on 6 September 1940 in Karlstad, Värmlands län, Sweden. She is an actress, known for This Morning (1988), Vivement dimanche (1998) and Prins Henrik (2004). She was previously married to Roger Moore, Ole Tholstrup and Hans Christian Knudsen.
- Actress
- Music Department
- Composer
She grew up with four brothers. Her brother Gustav Hedberg later also became an actor. Her father had studied organ building and music in Leipzig. Through the influence of her German nanny and her German piano teacher, she was familiar with German language and culture from an early age. From 1911 she received lessons in violin and piano and in 1913, at the age of 6, she performed at a Chopin competition. She attended high school until 1922, where she perfected her German. In 1926 Leander married the actor Nils Leander, with whom she had two children and from whom she separated again in 1932. Her second marriage was from 1932 to the journalist Vidar Forsell, who separated from her in 1948. In 1929 she made her debut as a chanson singer at a Swedish traveling theater without any singing or acting training. Her career accelerated rapidly and just a few months later Leander appeared in the revue "The Cheerful Stockholm" and her first film role in "Dante's Mysteries".
She signed a contract with the Swedish record company "Odeon" and recorded 80 songs for them by 1936. She celebrated her first successes with titles like "I don't know why I do it". From 1929 to 1935, Zarah Leander took part in numerous revues with Karl Gerhard and made three feature films in Sweden. She then played in Franz Lehár's "The Merry Widow" and had a role in the film "The False Millionaire". She moved to Vienna in 1935, where she played in the operetta "Axel at Heaven's Door" and got a leading role in the Austrian crime film "Premiere". Due to the success, Leander signed a contract with "Universum Film AG". Ufa's goal was to build Zarah Leander as a global star in competition with Marlene Dietrich and Greta Garbo. Between 1937 and 1942 Leander made ten Ufa films, including "A lavish Ball Night" and "The Heart of a Queen".
Leander was stylized as a "femme fatale" and became one of the most popular and expensive stars in Ufa. In her films, mostly melodramas, she often embodied a beautiful, passionate and self-confident woman. The actress became the most famous melodramatist in German film under National Socialist rule. Without any political ambitions of her own, she also took part in propaganda films such as "Heimat" (1938). Zarah Leander also released the songs from her films on records. Titles such as "Can love be a sin" or "I know, a miracle will happen one day" were recorded in several languages and achieved success around the world. In 1943, Leander ended her contract with Ufa, left Germany and went back to her home country of Sweden, where she retired to her Lönö estate. After the Second World War, Zarah Leander was banned from performing in Germany and Austria until 1948 because of her career under the National Socialists.
Leander continued to sing in Sweden and then again in Germany. In the 1950s she also played film roles in Germany again, including in "Gabriela" and "The Blue Moth", with which she was unable to build on her earlier successes. Zarah Leander married the bandmaster Arne Hülphers for the third time in 1956. Two years later she made her big stage comeback with the leading role in "Madame scandaleuse" in Vienna, Munich, Berlin and Hamburg. She toured the world with her concerts in the 1960s, took on musical roles in Vienna and Berlin and published her autobiography in 1972 under the title "It was so wonderful. My life". She undertook a final tour of the USA in 1973. In 1978, the actress suffered a stroke during a performance in Stockholm, which put an end to her stage career.- Actor
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Lennart Hjulström was born on 18 July 1938 in Karlstad, Värmlands län, Sweden. He was an actor and director, known for Berget på månens baksida (1983), The Girl Who Kicked the Hornet's Nest (2009) and Evil (2003). He was married to Gunilla Nyroos. He died on 3 July 2022 in Bromma, Stockholm, Sweden.- Actor
- Art Department
Fredrik Alfredsson was born on 1 July 1992 in Karlstad, Värmlands län, Sweden. He is an actor, known for Ronja the Robber's Daughter (2024), Agent Hamilton (2020) and Re:agera (2023).- Actor
- Producer
- Director
Grown up and living at Värmlands Näs in Säffle with his parents Eva Sjöman and Bo Sjöman.
He's made his own movies since he was a child. Later he went to Munkfors Teatergymnasium and Belkinge Läns Folkhögskola to study theatre and has appeared in short films and big screens since then.
He start to write a Screenplay and made his first short film in 2006, which he also directed and produced.
In summer 2009 he will make his first film På djupet starring: Rickard Ihre, Emilie Holm, Jens Nyqvist, Tim Nilsson, Magnus Sundberg, Annika Olsson, Robert P. Olsson and Michael Mansson.- Actress
- Director
- Writer
Mimi Pollak was born on 9 April 1903 in Karlstad, Värmlands län, Sweden. She was an actress and director, known for Autumn Sonata (1978), Malin går hem (1953) and Amatörfilmen (1922). She was married to Nils Lundell. She died on 11 August 1999 in Stockholm, Stockholms län, Sweden.- Björn A. Ling was born on 5 August 1974 in Karlstad, Värmlands län, Sweden. He is an actor, known for Slim Susie (2003), Bröllopsfotografen (2009) and The Sandhamn Murders (2010).
- Anna-Lotta Larsson was born on 5 April 1954 in Karlstad, Värmlands län, Sweden. She is an actress, known for Stall-Erik och Snapphanarna, Göta kanal eller Vem drog ur proppen? (1981) and Karaokekungen (2009).
- Actor
- Music Department
- Soundtrack
Johan Östling was born on 27 September 1973 in Karlstad, Värmlands län, Sweden. He is an actor, known for Slim Susie (2003), Natan (2003) and Tjenare kungen (2005).- Annalena Lund was born on 24 September 1934 in Karlstad, Värmlands län, Sweden. She is an actress, known for 48 Hours to Live (1959), Free, White and 21 (1963) and The Tab Hunter Show (1960).
- Actor
- Camera and Electrical Department
Stefan Persson was born on 24 June 1946 in Karlstad, Värmlands län, Sweden. He is an actor, known for Angel of the Night (1998) and I frid och värdighet (1979).- Actor
- Director
- Writer
Bengt Alsterlind was born on 8 April 1943 in Karlstad, Värmlands län, Sweden. He is an actor and director, known for Hajk (1971), Slim Susie (2003) and Ack Värmland (2015).- Johan Berg was born on 7 August 1970 in Karlstad, Värmlands län, Sweden. He is an actor, known for Bimbo bambino (2018), Sthlm Requiem (2018) and Caliphate (2020).
- Sound Department
- Composer
Seamus Deivert was born on 20 March 1979 in Karlstad, Värmlands län, Sweden. Seamus is a composer, known for The Bridge (2011), The Evil Next Door (2020) and Love Forever.- Actor
- Writer
He attended Sundsta/Älvkullegymnasiet (high school) in Karlstad. He's the son of Rolf Alsing, former editor in chief at the Swedish newspaper Aftonbladet.
He's famous for hosting shows like Adam (1993), "Masterplan," Big Brother (2000), and Tur i kärlek (1991) in Sweden. In 2006 he started as a host for Swedish "Jeopardy" taking over from popular Magnus Härenstam.
He loves to play golf and has a handicap of 18. He lives in Stockholm with his wife and two kids.- Camera and Electrical Department
- Cinematographer
- Producer
Kristoffer Andrén was born on 18 May 1978 in Karlstad, Värmlands län, Sweden. He is a cinematographer and producer, known for Exodus (2007), Fyren (2010) and Kammaren (2007).- Actress
- Soundtrack
Annika Thörnquist was born on 8 June 1971 in Karlstad, Värmlands län, Sweden. She is an actress, known for Lilya 4-Ever (2002), Sex, hopp & kärlek (2005) and Hip hip hora! (2004).- Per Gunnar Elam, born January 16, 1932 in Karlstad, is a Swedish actor. He studied to become at the Willy Koblancks Theatre School in Stockholm 1949-52. He debuted in film 1955 and has subsequently appeared in both television shows and on stage. Engaged at a number of theaters in Stockholm and Gothenburg. In 1976, he played Rickard Furumo (speaking part) in Lars Johan Werle's opera "Tintomara", in Gothenburg and London as well as in the Swedish Television version. He is a renowned interpreter of Gustav Fröding and has made half a dozen guest appearances in the US presenting Fröding. In 1992 he received the Fröding medal of honor. 2005-10 he played a major part in the popular TV series "Saltön".
- Composer
- Actor
- Music Department
Jonas Lindgren was born on 20 July 1954 in Karlstad, Sweden. He is a composer and actor, known for Dockpojken (1993), Du ska nog se att det går över (2003) and Stockholmania (1998).- Cinematographer
- Director
- Writer
Ernest Florman was born on 20 September 1862 in Karlstad, Värmlands län, Sweden. He was a cinematographer and director, known for Sköna Helena (1903), The Village (1897) and Akrobat med otur (1897). He died on 15 December 1952.- Oskar Eriksson was born on 29 May 1991 in Karlstad, Värmlands län, Sweden.
- Writer
- Actress
- Director
Inger Sandberg was born on 2 August 1930 in Karlstad, Värmlands län, Sweden. She was a writer and actress, known for Tummen & Tummens mamma (2023), Tummen och Tummens mamma (1978) and Tummesagor (1983). She was married to Lasse Sandberg. She died on 16 May 2023 in Karlstad, Värmlands län, Sweden.- Actor
- Writer
Rolf Andersson was born on 23 May 1942 in Karlstad, Värmlands län, Sweden. He is an actor and writer, known for The Frozen Star (1977) and Nattbuss 807 (1997).- Actress
- Writer
Karin Maria Elisabet Håkansson, artist name Topsy Håkansson, born January 12, 1926, in Karlstad, Sweden. Topsy Håkansson is an actress and dancer. She was active 1948-1959 on stage and screen, appearing in six feature films and television productions. She was married to the actor Peter Lindgren (1946-1951) and the Norwegian singer and artist Jens Mathisen (1953-2010). She has a son, director Hans LIndgren (born 1947), from her first marriage.- Sten Larsson was born on 19 June 1912 in Karlstad, Värmlands län, Sweden. He was an actor, known for En kvinna ombord (1941), Främmande hamn (1948) and Lilla Märta kommer tillbaka eller Grevinnans snedsteg eller Den vilda jakten efter det hemliga dokumentet (1948). He was married to Lis Larsson. He died on 26 October 1986.
- Camera and Electrical Department
- Editor
- Cinematographer
Erik Andersson was born on 9 December 1986 in Karlstad, Värmlands län, Sweden. Erik is an editor and cinematographer, known for Force Majeure (2014), Jackpot (2011) and The Master Plan (2015).- Sture Olsson was born on 18 July 1943 in Karlstad, Sweden. He is an actor, known for Songs from the Second Floor (2000), A Pigeon Sat on a Branch Reflecting on Existence (2014) and The Greatness of the Small Man (2000).
- Camera and Electrical Department
- Script and Continuity Department
- Producer
Birgitta Johansson was born on 1 April 1924 in Karlstad, Värmlands län, Sweden. She was a producer, known for Finnskogens folk (1955), Kan doktorn komma? (1942) and Bröllopet på Solö (1946). She was married to Ivar Johansson. She died in October 1991 in Stockholm, Stockholms län, Sweden.- Writer
- Director
- Editor
Lasse Sandberg was born on 17 February 1924 in Karlstad, Värmlands län, Sweden. He was a writer and director, known for Niklas önskedjur (1972), Tummen och Tummens mamma (1978) and Lilla Anna och Långa Farbrorn (1974). He was married to Inger Sandberg. He died on 12 November 2008 in Karlstad, Värmlands län, Sweden.- Costume and Wardrobe Department
Dayton Anderson was born on 13 September 1931 in Karlstad, Minnesota, USA. He is known for Ghostbusters (1984), Turner & Hooch (1989) and Stewardess School (1986). He died on 28 August 2007 in Los Angeles, California, USA.- Writer
- Cinematographer
- Producer
Åke Hermanson was born on 30 August 1939 in Karlstad, Sweden. He is a writer and cinematographer, known for Ättestupan (1997), Värmlänningar i närbild (1981) and Strömming i Digerfallet (1999).- Actor
- Producer
- Transportation Department
Roland Olsson was born on 7 July 1946 in Karlstad, Värmlands län, Sweden. He is an actor and producer, known for Fyren (2010), Kammaren (2007) and Maria Wern (2008). He is married to Ulla Olsson. They have four children.- Additional Crew
Niklas Kallström was born in October 1987 in Karlstad, Värmlands län, Sweden. He is known for Praktikanten (2003).- Make-Up Department
- Actress
- Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
Erika Hallberg was born on 16 December 1985 in Karlstad, Värmlands län, Sweden. She is an actress and assistant director, known for Fyren (2010), Exodus (2007) and Kammaren (2007).- Daniel Antonsson was born on 3 August 1979 in Karlstad, Värmlands län, Sweden. He is an actor, known for Kammaren (2007) and Ståupp (2007).
- Hanna Hellquist was born on 24 June 1980 in Karlstad, Värmlands län, Sweden. She is an actress, known for Lantzkampen (2014), På spåret (1987) and Till slut kommer någon att skratta (2010).
- Sound Department
- Producer
- Cinematographer
Robert Kallström was born on 22 December 1959 in Karlstad, Värmlands län, Sweden. Robert is a producer and cinematographer, known for War Dog (1987), Förbannelsen (2004) and Rex regi rebellis (2003).- Sound Department
Tomas Björklund was born on 23 January 1977 in Karlstad, Värmlands län, Sweden. He is known for Processen (2003).- Actor
- Soundtrack
Åke Jensen was born on 14 November 1912 in Karlstad, Värmlands län, Sweden. He was an actor, known for Stackars lilla Sven (1947), Kärlek och allsång (1944) and En flicka för mej (1943). He died on 2 November 1993 in Stockholm, Stockholms län, Sweden.- Director
- Writer
Ragnar Lyth was born on 2 April 1944 in Karlstad, Värmlands län, Sweden. He is a director and writer, known for Macklean (1993), TV-övervakning (1971) and Don Juan (1987).- Marianne Inger was born on 7 March 1921 in Karlstad, Värmlands län, Sweden. She is an actress, known for Fångad av en röst (1943) and Ungt blod (1943).
- Additional Crew
- Actor
- Writer
He studied language in school and found Latin to be quite challenging. But he passed his exams and now in 2003 is taking a year off to travel around Europe to find inspiration. In his honor Robert P. Olsson created the title "dialogue master" to fit his incredible talent in language. His older brother is Björn-Erik Karlsson.- Emma Meissner was born on 30 October 1866 in Karlstad, Värmlands län, Sweden. She was an actress, known for Den glada änkan (1907), Servant's Entrance (1932) and Eva går ombord (1934). She was married to Hjalmar Meissner and Robert Berg. She died on 20 November 1942.
- She has one younger sister and two brothers. The older brother Roger Videkull runs a truck company. The younger brother, Robert P. Olsson, is part of a small movie company in the heart of Sweden. She works as a kinder-garden teacher. Her mother is Ulla Olsson and her father is Roland Olsson.
- Sound Department
- Actor
- Set Decorator
Gustaf K. Bissell was born on 27 January 1982 in Karlstad, Värmlands län, Sweden. He is an actor and set decorator, known for Kammaren (2007), Exodus (2007) and Fyren (2010).- Director
- Actor
- Writer
Knut Martin was born on 28 May 1899 in Karlstad, Värmlands län, Sweden. He was a director and actor, known for Pappas pojke (1937), Farornas paradis (1931) and Generalen (1931). He died on 9 June 1959 in Sweden.- Kenth Finell was born on 12 July 1944 in Karlstad, Värmlands län, Sweden. He was an actor, known for Under ditt parasoll (1968), Stereo (1996) and Svensktoppen 30 år: Live från Berwaldhallen (1992). He died on 27 August 2013 in Stockholm, Sweden.
- Location Management
- Producer
- Director
Swedish director Daniel Wirtberg, b.1983, started out filmmaking as a kid. He is a graduate from the Czech film academy FAMU and have a number of award-winning films and music videos to his credit. His films have been released theatrically as well as on TV and have been invited to a vast number of film festivals around the world. Today he moves seamlessly between the fields of fiction, music videos and commercials.- Camera and Electrical Department
- Additional Crew
Magnus Bergström was born on 23 July 1984 in Karlstad, Värmlands län, Sweden. He is known for Rallybrudar (2008).