Tord Peterson
- Known For
- Acting
- Born
- April 21, 1926 in Danderyd, Stockholms län, Sweden
- Died
- January 11, 2021
- Active Years
- 1956–2013 (58 Years)
- Total Credits
- 49 credits in database
Biography
Subject: Tord Peterson (Acting).
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Sources provided: TMDB, Wikipedia (EN/SV), IMDb, Simple English Wikipedia, Wikiwand.
Name: Tord Peterson (also known as Tor).
Nationality: Swedish.
Birth Date: April 21, 1926.
Birth Place: Danderyd, Stockholms län, Sweden (also mentioned as Stockholm, Sweden).
Death Date: January 11, 2021.
Age at death: 94.
Profession: Actor.
Career Span: From 1953 onwards (or 1953 to 2013 per Simple English Wikipedia).
Filmography details: Appeared in more than 80 films and television shows.
Known for: House of Angels: The Second Summer (1994), House of Angels (1992), Änglagård - Tredje gången gillt (2010), The Shot (1969), Grisjakten (1970), Honeymoon (1972).
Education/Background: Began training as an engineer at Stockholms tekniska institut but became more interested in theater. In 1953, he applied to Borgarskolans teaterlinje and later to Willy Koblancks teaterskola.
Personal: Married to Ulla Blomstrand.
Tord Peterson was a Swedish actor born on April 21, 1926, in Danderyd, Stockholms län, Sweden. He was also known as Tor. Peterson began his career in the early 1950s, initially training as an engineer at Stockholms tekniska institut before pursuing theater. In 1953, he attended Borgarskolans teaterlinje and Willy Koblancks teaterskola. From 1953 onwards, he appeared in more than
Career overview
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Name: Tord Peterson (also known as Tor).
Nationality: Swedish.
Birth: April 21, 1926, in Danderyd, Stockholms län, Sweden (Source 1, 3, 4).
Death: January 11, 2021, in Sweden, at age 94 (Source 1, 2, 3, 6).
Acting Career Start: From 1953 onwards (Source 1, 2, 4, 6).
Volume of work: More than 80 films and television shows (Source 1, 2, 4, 6).
Specific years mentioned: 1953 to 2013 (Source 4).
Known for: House of Angels: The Second Summer (1994), House of Angels (1992), and Änglagård - Tredje gången gillt (2010) (Source 3).
Other credits: The Shot (1969), Grisjakten (1970), Honeymoon (1972), House of Angels (1992), House of Angels – The Second Summer (1994) (Source 4).
Training/Background: Began studying engineering at Stockholms tekniska institut in the early 1950s but became more interested in theater. In 1953, he applied to the Borgarskolan theater line and subsequently to Willy Koblanck's theater school (Source 5).
Marriage: Ulla Blomstrand (Source 3).
Paragraph 1: Early life and training.
Tord Peterson was a Swedish actor born on April 21, 1926, in Danderyd, Stockholms län, Sweden. In the early 1950s, he began training to be an engineer at Stockholms tekniska institut, but his interest shifted toward theater. In 1953, he applied to the theater line at Borgarskolan and later attended Willy Koblanck's theater school.
Paragraph 2: Career highlights and credits.
From 1953 onwards, Peterson appeared in more than 80 films and television shows, with some records indicating his work spanned from 1953 to 2013. He is known for his roles in House of Angels (1992), House of Angels: The Second Summer (1994), and Änglagård - Tredje gången gillt (2010). His other credits include The Shot (1969), Grisjakten (1970), and Honeymoon (1972).
Paragraph 3: Personal/End of life.
Peterson was married to Ulla Blomstrand. He died in Sweden on January 11, 2021, at the age of 94.
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Tord Peterson was a Swedish actor born on April 21, 1926, in Danderyd, Stockholms län, Sweden. During the early 1950s, he began studying to become an engineer at Stockholms tekniska institut, though he developed a greater interest
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Full Filmography
49 titles- Echoes from the Dead (2013) as Gerlof Davidsson
- House of Angels - Third Time Lucky (2010) as Ivar Pettersson
- Pettson & Findus IV: Forget-Abilities (2009) as Pettson (voice)
- Pettson & Findus: The Santa Machine (2005) as Pettson (voice)
- Popular Music (2004) as Knut
- Järnvägshotellet (2003) as Helge Petersson
- Kommer du med mig då? (2003) as Theodor's Grandfather
- A Breach in the Wall (2003) as Ebbeling
- Dragonflies (2001) as Sven
- Pettson & Findus - Kattonauten (2000) as Pettson (voice)
- En dag i taget (1999) as Ragnar
- Pettson and Findus (1999) as Pettson (voice)
- Sherdil (1999) as Stallchefen
- In the Presence of a Clown (1998) as Algot Frövik
- Skärgårdsdoktorn (1997) as Erling Norman
- To Steal a Thief (1996) as Vagabonde
- Christmas Oratorio (1996)
- House of Angels: The Second Summer (1994) as Ivar
- No One Like You (1994) as Erik
- House of Angels (1992) as Ivar Pettersson
- The Best Intentions (1992) as kusk
- Husbonden (1989) as Police
- The Moon God (1988)
- Haren och vråken (1984)
- Midvinterduell (1983) as polismästaren
- Polisen i Strömstad (1982) as Valfrid Hult
- The Guldbagge Awards (1981) as Self
- Vårt dagliga bröd (1981) as Arne
- Sverige åt svenskarna (1980)
- Den enes död (1980) as Olsson
- Dödsdansen (1980) as Kurt
- Peters baby (1978)
- Kamrer Gunnarsson i skärgården (1976) as Eriksson
- Ungkarlshotellet (1975) as Tage
- Faneflukt (1975) as Falck
- Erik XIV (1974) as Göran Persson
- The Good Person of Szechwan (1973) as Wang
- Dirty Fingers (1973) as Kurre, gorilla
- The Man from the Other Side (1972) as Tutarns
- Honeymoon (1972)
- Ann and Eve (1970) as Priest
- Pig Hunt (1970) as John Blenheim-Ahlskog
- The Shot (1969) as Driver
- Nightmare (1965) as Max Eriksson-Berg
- A Matter of Morals (1961) as Nightwatch
- No Time To Kill (1959) as Ib
- Guldgrävarna (1959) as Gangster
- The Great Amateur (1958)
- Den hårda leken (1956) as Fimpen
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Tord Peterson best known for?
Tord Peterson is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including House of Angels - Third Time Lucky (2010), House of Lies (2012), Skärgårdsdoktorn (1997), House of Angels: The Second Summer (1994).
When and where was Tord Peterson born?
Tord Peterson was born on April 21, 1926 in Danderyd, Stockholms län, Sweden. They passed away on January 11, 2021.
How many credits does Tord Peterson have?
Tord Peterson has accumulated over 49 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1956 to 2013.
What is Tord Peterson's background in cinema and television?
Subject: Tord Peterson (Acting). Goal: Factual identity profile. Constraints: 90-130 words. Plain prose only. No markdown, no headings, no preamble, no JSON, no surrounding quotes. Use only provided facts. Sources provided: TMDB, Wikipedia (EN/SV), IMDb, Simple English Wikipedia, Wikiwand. Name: Tord Peterson (also kno...
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Age in their best-rated roles
- Skärgårdsdoktorn (1997) as Erling Norman — aged about 71
- The Best Intentions (1992) as kusk — aged about 66
- House of Angels (1992) as Ivar Pettersson — aged about 66
- House of Angels: The Second Summer (1994) as Ivar — aged about 68
- House of Angels - Third Time Lucky (2010) as Ivar Pettersson — aged about 84
- Sverige åt svenskarna (1980) — aged about 54
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