Maj Sjöwall
- Known For
- Writing
- Born
- September 25, 1935 in Stockholm, Sweden
- Died
- April 29, 2020
- Active Years
- 1964–2026 (63 Years)
- Total Credits
- 81 credits in database
Biography
Maj Sjöwall was a Swedish author and translator born in Stockholm, Sweden, on September 25, 1935. She died on April 29, 2020, at the age of 84. She is best known for her books and novels about the police detective Martin Beck. Sjöwall wrote these works in collaborative partnership with Per Wahlöö. In addition to her writing, she was known for her work as an actress and was credited in connection with films including Mördaren - En helt vanlig person, Man on the Roof, and Mannen på balkongen. Throughout her career, she accumulated known credits in the film and television industry before her death in 2020.
Career overview
Maj Sjöwall was a Swedish author and translator who was born in Stockholm, Sweden, on September 25, 1935, and died on April 29, 2020 at the age of 84. She is best known for her books and novels about the police detective Martin Beck. She wrote these works in collaborative partnership with her partner Per Wahlöö.
In addition to her work as an author and translator, Sjöwall was known as a writer and actress. Her writing credits are associated with several film projects, including the 1967 production Mördaren En helt vanlig person, the 1976 film Man on the Roof, and the 1993 film Mannen på balkongen. Throughout her career, she accumulated numerous known credits in the film and television industry.
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Full Filmography
81 titles- Beck 55 – The Wages of Sin (2026) Characters
- Beck 54 - In the shadows (2026) Characters
- Beck 53 - From the Ashes (2025) Characters
- Beck 52 - The Invisible Man (2025) Characters
- Beck 51 - Vilhelm (2024) Characters
- Beck 48 - Quid Pro Quo (2023) Characters
- Beck 50 - Deadlock (2023) Characters
- Beck 49 - Inferno (2023) Characters
- Beck 46 - The Crying Cop (2022) Characters
- Beck 44 - Rage Room (2022) Characters
- Beck 45 - 58 Minutes (2022) Characters
- Beck 47 - The Death Trap (2022) Characters
- Beck - Den förlorade sonen (2021) Characters
- Beck 43 - Haunted by the Past (2021) Characters
- Beck 41 - Death in Samarra (2021) Characters
- Beck 40 - Beyond Reasonable Doubt (2020) Characters
- Beck 39 - Undercover (2020) Characters
- Beck 38 - The Devil's Advocate (2018) Characters
- Beck 35 - Your Own Blood (2018) Characters
- Beck 37 - Without Intent (2018) Characters
- Beck 36 - The Thin Ice (2018) Characters
- Beck 32 - Steinar (2016) Characters
- Beck: The Last Day (2016) Characters
- Beck 33 - End of the Road (2016) Characters
- Beck 31 - Gunvald (2016) Characters
- Sjöwall & Wahlöö - Berättelsen om ett brott (2016) as Self
- Beck 27 - Room 302 (2015) Characters
- Beck 30 - The Hospital Murders (2015) Characters
- Beck 28 - The Family (2015) Characters
- Beck 29 - Invasion (2015) Characters
- Lone Wolves & Dragon Tattoos: How Scandinavian Crime Fiction Conquered the World (2011) as Self
- Beck 26 - Buried Alive (2010) Characters
- Beck 25 - The Eye of the Storm (2009) Characters
- Beck 19 - The Vulture (2007) Characters
- Beck 23 - The Silent Scream (2007) Characters
- Beck 22 - The Weak Link (2007) Characters
- Beck 20 - The Lawyer (2007) Characters
- Beck 21 - The Japanese Painting (2007) Characters
- Beck 24 - In the Name of God (2007) Characters
- Beck 17 - The Scorpion (2006) Characters
- With a View to Realism: The Making of Man on the Roof (2004) as Self
- Timeshift (2002) as self
- Beck 15 - The Boy in the Glass Ball (2002) Characters
- Beck 16 - The Last Witness (2002) Characters
- Beck 14 - The Advertising Man (2002) Characters
- Beck 13 - Sender Unknown (2002) Characters
- Beck 12 - The Loner (2002) Characters
- Beck 10 - The Man Without a Face (2001) Characters
- Beck 11 - The Cartel (2001) Characters
- Beck 09 - The Price of Vengeance (2001) Characters
- Beck (1999) Characters
- Beck 08 - Trails in Darkness (1998) Characters
- Beck 03 - White Nights (1998) Characters
- Beck 05 - The Boarding House Pearl (1998) Characters
- Beck 06 - The Monster (1998) Characters
- Beck 04 - Eye for an Eye (1998) Characters
- Beck 07 - The Money Man (1998) Characters
- Beck - The Man with the Icons (1997) Characters
- Beck 01 - The Decoy Boy (1997) Characters
- Cop Killer (1994) as Cottage owner (uncredited)
- Cop Killer (1994) Characters
- Stockholm Marathon (1994) as Woman With Starting Gun (uncredited)
- Stockholm Marathon (1994) Characters
- Murder at the Savoy (1993) as Woman standing at table at Savoy (uncredited)
- Murder at the Savoy (1993) Novel
- The Man on the Balcony (1993) as The teacher
- The Man on the Balcony (1993) Novel
- The Fire Engine That Disappeared (1993) as Woman next to Martin Beck on the flight (uncredited)
- The Fire Engine That Disappeared (1993) Novel
- Beck – De gesloten kamer (1993) Characters
- Roseanna (1993) as Police Secretary in Motala (uncredited)
- Roseanna (1993) Novel
- The Locked Room (1986) Novel
- The Man Who Went Up in Smoke (1980) Novel
- Unfinished Dinner (1979) Novel
- Man on the Roof (1976) Novel
- The Laughing Policeman (1973) Novel
- Mördaren - en helt vanlig person (1967) Writer
- Roseanna (1967) Novel
- Grimme Award (1964) as Self
- Beck 56 Characters
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Maj Sjöwall best known for?
Maj Sjöwall is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Beck 55 – The Wages of Sin (2026), Beck 54 - In the shadows (2026), Beck 53 - From the Ashes (2025), Beck 52 - The Invisible Man (2025).
When and where was Maj Sjöwall born?
Maj Sjöwall was born on September 25, 1935 in Stockholm, Sweden. They passed away on April 29, 2020.
How many credits does Maj Sjöwall have?
Maj Sjöwall has accumulated over 81 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1964 to 2026.
What is Maj Sjöwall's background in cinema and television?
Maj Sjöwall was a Swedish author and translator born in Stockholm, Sweden, on September 25, 1935. She died on April 29, 2020, at the age of 84. She is best known for her books and novels about the police detective Martin Beck. Sjöwall wrote these works in collaborative partnership with Per Wahlöö. In addition to her wr...
Maj Sjöwall by the numbers
Age in their best-rated roles
- Timeshift (2002) as self — aged about 66
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