Per Oscarsson
Swedish actor, director, screenwriter
Born
January 28th, 1927
98 years ago
Died
December 31st, 2010
14 years ago — 83 years old
Category
Performers & Entertainers
Country
Sweden
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An actor, director, producer, and screenwriter, recognized for contributions to European cinema. Gained prominence in the 1960s and 1970s. Appeared in notable films such as 'The Uninvited' and 'The Nothing Factory'. Beyond acting, directed several stage productions and spent time developing screenplays. Received acclaim for performance in 'The Man on the Roof', which showcased versatility in both dramatic and comedic roles. Awarded the Guldbagge Award for Best Actor.
Starred in 'The Man on the Roof'
Directed and produced numerous works
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