Alice Timander

Swedish dentist and actress

Alice Timander - Swedish dentist and actress
Born

October 6th, 1915
109 years ago

Died

2007
18 years ago — 92 years old

Category

Artists & Creatives

Country

Sweden

Links & References

Born in 1915, this individual practiced dentistry while also establishing a career in film and theater. Participating in various productions, significant work included roles in the films 'Suxxess' and 'Kopps'. The dual career spanned several decades, where a combination of dentistry and acting defined professional life.

Practiced dentistry in Sweden

Appeared in the film 'Suxxess'

Starred in the film 'Kopps'

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