Alice Timander
Swedish dentist and actress
Born
Died
2007
19 years ago — 92 years old
Category
Artists & Creatives
Country
Sweden
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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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