Biography
Sickan Anna-Greta Carlsson (12 August 1915 – 2 November 2011) was a Swedish film and theatre actress and singer. From the 1930s to 1950s, Carlsson was Sweden's most popular film actress and its highest paid, topping the salary of even the most popular male performer. She was also an accomplished singer and recording artist and performed on stage and in musical revues.
She was noted for her comedic films, which peaked during World War II. Several of her films from this period include upbeat musical numbers intended to raise the morale of her war-weary audiences. The characters she portrayed in the post-war years were often more complex than those she had played previously and featured less of her singing talents. Her screen persona was that of a carefree, energetic young woman who faced everyday problems with optimism. Her films were immensely popular and often had long runs in theaters.Carlsson is most closely associated with two directors: Schamyl Bauman (in films from 1945 to 1955) and Hasse Ekman (1956–65). Although remembered mostly for her light-hearted roles, she was also able to portray darker characters when called upon. One of her best known dramatic outings was in 1961's Lustgården (aka The Pleasure Garden), with a script written specifically for her by Ingmar Bergman.
Carlsson stated publicly that she did not mind being typecast in comedic roles, however, and is proud to have been given parts which allowed her the opportunity to make her audiences laugh. Some of her best films are Det glada kalaset (1946), Skolka skolan (1948), Klasskamrater (1952), Sjunde himlen (1956) and Lustgården (1961).
Filmography
all 57
Movies 54
self 6
TV Shows 3
A great Swede: Harry Viktor (2001)
Filmstaden (2001)
Thor Modéen - ett personligt porträtt av Ulf Larsson (2000)
Stjärnbilder (1995)
Minns ni? (1993)
Meeting with Hasse (1993)
Thor Modéen: Strålande tider, härliga tider! (1992)
Öbergs på Lillöga (1983)
Pappa och himlen (1981)
Charlotte Löwensköld och Anna Svärd (1981)
Charlotte Löwensköld (1979)
Allsång på Skansen (1979)
Anderssonskans Kalle i busform (1973)
The Wedding (1973)
Anderssonskans Kalle (1972)
The Pleasure Garden (1961)
Heaven and Pancakes (1959)
Miss Chic (1959)
You Are My Adventure (1958)
Med glorian på sned (1957)
Seventh Heaven (1956)
Darling of Mine (1955)
Dance on Roses (1954)
Klasskamrater (1952)
One Fiancé at a Time (1952)
Puck heter jag (1951)
Frökens första barn (1950)
My Sister and I (1950)
Jungfrun på Jungfrusund (1949)
Playing Truant (1949)
Livet på Forsbyholm (1948)
Daddy Wanted (1947)
Wedding Night (1947)
Det glada kalaset (1946)
Flickorna i Småland (1945)
Gröna hissen (1944)
Hans officiella fästmö (1944)
Löjtnantshjärtan (1942)
Flickan i fönstret mitt emot (1942)
Tonight or Never (1941)
Landstormens lilla argbigga (1941)
Gentleman att hyra (1940)
Å en så'n grabb (1939)
Landstormens lilla Lotta (1939)
Rena rama sanningen (1939)
Just a Trumpeter (1938)
O, What a Night! (1937)
Klart till drabbning (1937)
Ryska snuvan (1937)
Smålänningar (1935)
Kärlek efter noter (1935)
Simon i Backabo (1934)
Sången till henne (1934)
Sickan at Stadion (1934)
Dear Relatives (1933)
I married - never (1932)
A stolen waltz (1932)
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GenderFemale
Birthday1915-08-12
Deathday2011-11-02 (96 years old)
Birth PlaceKatarina church parish, Sweden
CitizenshipsSweden
AwardsH. M. The King's Medal
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