Linnéa Hillberg
- Known For
- Acting
- Born
- October 26, 1890 in Uddevalla, Västra Götalands län, Sweden
- Died
- July 3, 1977
- Active Years
- 1920–1973 (54 Years)
- Total Credits
- 53 credits in database
Biography
Linnaea Paulina Hillberg, born Nina Nilsson on October 26, 1892, in Uddevalla, Vastra Gotalands lan, Sweden, was a Swedish actress. She passed away on July 3, 1977. Hillberg made her stage debut in 1913. Early in her career, she acted with the Karin Swanstrom Theatre Company from 1914 to 1918, and from 1920 to 1927 she was part of Ernst Eklunds Komediteatern, also known as The Comedy Theatre. She also toured extensively with Riksteatern in multiple productions during the 1950s, and from 1960 until her death, she was employed and active at Stockholms stadsteater, where her work included the premiere production of Josses flickor in 1974. Her film credits include roles in The Girl and the Devil, Tank, om jag gifter mig med prasten, and Lagor i dunklet.
Career overview
Linnéa Paulina Hillberg, née Nilsson, was a Swedish actress born on October 26, 1892, in Uddevalla, Västra Götalands län, Sweden. She made her stage debut in 1913. Early in her career, from 1914 to 1918, she acted with the Karin Swanström Theatre Company. She was subsequently part of Ernst Eklunds Komediteatern, also known as The Comedy Theatre, from 1920 to 1927. In between and during these years, she also appeared in early productions. Her film work included acting roles in the motion pictures Tänk, om jag gifter mig med prästen in 1941, Lågor i dunklet in 1942, and The Girl and the Devil in 1944.
Later in her stage career, Hillberg toured extensively with Riksteatern in numerous productions throughout the 1950s. Beginning in 1960 and continuing until her death, she was employed and active at Stockholms stadsteater. Among her contributions there, she participated in the original production of Jösses flickor in 1974. Hillberg passed away on July 3, 1977.
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Full Filmography
53 titles- The Good Person of Szechwan (1973) as en gammal sköka
- Longina (1970)
- Håll polisen utanför (1969) as Mia
- The Corridor (1968) as Renée Höglin
- A Dreamer's Journey (1957) as Mrs. Andersson
- Möten i skymningen (1957) as fru Wiegel
- Song of the Scarlet Flower (1956) as Olofs mor
- My Passionate Longing (1956)
- Giftas (1955) as Malin
- The Nuthouse (1951)
- Rågens rike (1950)
- Caged Women (1947) as Prison officer
- I Love You Karlsson (1947) as Nursery School Supervisor
- Woman Without a Face (1947) as Mrs. Grande
- Nattvaktens hustru (1947)
- Den långa vägen (1947)
- Brita i grosshandlarhuset (1946) as Elin, Brita's mother
- You Who Are About to Enter (1945) as Mrs. Bergström (uncredited)
- Pettersson & Bendels nya affärer (1945) as Mrs. Nordingberg
- Marie in the Windmill (1945) as Barbro
- Rosen på Tistelön (1945) as Katrina Arnman
- Jagad (1945)
- Jag är eld och luft (1944) as Mrs. Ahrman, Jenny's Mother
- Mitt folk är icke ditt (1944)
- The Girl and the Devil (1944) as Elin, farmer's wife
- Natt i hamn (1943) as Jenny Eriksson
- I dag gifter sig min man (1943)
- Kungsgatan (1943) as Marta's mother
- Katrina (1943) as Katrinas mor
- Flames in the Dark (1942) as Magda Bergfelt
- If I Could Marry the Minister (1941) as Sophie Ekeberger
- The First Squadron (1941) as Mrs Bråde
- Magistrarna på sommarlov (1941) as Mrs. Danell
- Kiss Her! (1940) as Mrs. Andersson
- 'Swing It' Teacher (1940) as Mrs Danell
- Wanted (1939)
- Folket på Högbogården (1939)
- A Woman's Face (1938) as Wegerts sjuksyster
- Med folket för fosterlandet (1938)
- Sigge Nilsson och jag (1938) as Mrs. Nilsson
- I nöd och lust (1938)
- Den stora kärleken (1938)
- Adolf klarar skivan (1938) as Gullan Hansson
- Kloka gubben (1938)
- Guest House Paradise (1937) as Countess Klingenhjelm
- Intermezzo (1936)
- Walpurgis Night (1935) as Smith's nurse
- The Tales of Ensign Stål (1926)
- Kalle Utter (1925)
- Anna-Clara and Her Brothers (1923) as Maid
- The Norrtull Gang (1923) as Emmy
- Iron Wills (1923) as Marie van Loos
- A Lover in Pawn (1920) as Pawnbroker Customer
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Linnéa Hillberg best known for?
Linnéa Hillberg is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including The Corridor (1968), Woman Without a Face (1947), Help! We Bought A Village (2022), Guest House Paradise (1937).
When and where was Linnéa Hillberg born?
Linnéa Hillberg was born on October 26, 1890 in Uddevalla, Västra Götalands län, Sweden. They passed away on July 3, 1977.
How many credits does Linnéa Hillberg have?
Linnéa Hillberg has accumulated over 53 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1920 to 1973.
What is Linnéa Hillberg's background in cinema and television?
Linnaea Paulina Hillberg, born Nina Nilsson on October 26, 1892, in Uddevalla, Vastra Gotalands lan, Sweden, was a Swedish actress. She passed away on July 3, 1977. Hillberg made her stage debut in 1913. Early in her career, she acted with the Karin Swanstrom Theatre Company from 1914 to 1918, and from 1920 to 1927 she...
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Age in their best-rated roles
- The Corridor (1968) as Renée Höglin — aged about 77
- The Norrtull Gang (1923) as Emmy — aged about 32
- Woman Without a Face (1947) as Mrs. Grande — aged about 56
- Guest House Paradise (1937) as Countess Klingenhjelm — aged about 46
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