Barbro Kollberg

Barbro Kollberg

Deceased · Born: Dec 27, 1917 · Died: Mar 6, 2014

1946

Personal Details

BornDec 27, 1917 Eskilstuna, Södermanlands län, Sweden
Spouse
  • Åke Hildestrand

    ( Sep 5, 1953 to Sep 3, 1979 )
  • Guido Valentin

    ( Dec 31, 1969 to Oct 9, 1952 )

Biography

Barbro Anna Elisabet Kollberg was a renowned Swedish actress, theatre leader, and educator, whose impressive career spanned over six decades. She began her formal training at the prestigious Royal Dramatic Theatre School, where she honed her craft from 1937 to 1940. Following her studies, she became a member of the esteemed Blanche Theatre in Stockholm, where she honed her skills further.

In 1943, director Gösta Cederlund approached Kollberg with an offer to play the leading role of Marta in the feature film "Kungsgatan". This was her tenth film appearance, but it proved to be a pivotal moment in her career, as it marked a significant departure from her previous work. The role of Marta was a challenging one, requiring great depth and nuance from the actress.

Throughout her long and illustrious career, which spanned from 1939 to 2006, Kollberg appeared in an astonishing 46 feature films, as well as a multitude of television productions. Her versatility and range as an actress earned her a reputation as one of Sweden's most respected and beloved performers.

Career

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1992
The Best Intentions
The Best Intentions as Gertrud Tallrot