Sickan Anna-Greta Carlsson (12 August 19152 November 2011) was a Swedish film and theatre actress and singer.

Biography

From the 1930s to 1950s, Carlsson was Sweden's most popular film actress and its highest paid, topping the salary of even the most popular male performer. She was also an accomplished singer and recording artist and performed on stage and in musical revues. She was noted for her comedic films, which peaked during

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. Several of her films from this period include upbeat musical numbers intended to raise the morale of her war-weary audiences. The characters she portrayed in the post-war years were often more complex than those she had played previously and featured less of her singing talents. Her screen persona was that of a carefree, energetic young woman who faced everyday problems with optimism. Her films were immensely popular and often had long runs in theaters. Carlsson is most closely associated with two directors:

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(in films from 1945 to 1955) and

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(1956–65). Although remembered mostly for her light-hearted roles, she was also able to portray darker characters when called upon. One of her best known dramatic outings was in 1961's ''Lustgården'' (aka ''The Pleasure Garden''), with a script written specifically for her by Ingmar Bergman. Carlsson stated publicly that she did not mind being typecast in comedic roles, however, and is proud to have been given parts which allowed her the opportunity to make her audiences laugh. Some of her best films are ''Det glada kalaset'' (1946), ''Skolka skolan'' (1948), ''Klasskamrater'' (1952), ''Sjunde himlen'' (1956) and ''Lustgården'' (1961).

Marriages

Born into a working-class family, she fought to be accepted in an upper-class environment and endured two broken marriages before wedding businessman Sölve Adamsson which ended with his death in 1987. Her first marriage, to Gösta Reuter, produced a daughter, Ingegärd.

Later years

In 2005 she was awarded an Honorary Guldbagge Award at the

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in Sweden.

Selected filmography

* '' A Stolen Waltz'' (1932) - Aina * ''Jag gifta mig - aldrig'' (1932) - Maid (uncredited) * ''

Dear Relatives ''Dear Relatives'' (Swedish: ''Kära släkten'') is a 1933 Swedish comedy film directed by Gustaf Molander and starring Gösta Ekman, Tutta Rolf and Carl Barcklind. It was a hit at the box office.Wright p.32 It was made at the Råsunda Studios in ...

'' (1933) - Marianne Friis * ''

The Song to Her ''The Song to Her'' (Swedish: ''Sången till henne'') is a 1934 Swedish comedy film directed by Ivar Johansson and starring Martin Öhman, Sickan Carlsson and Åke Jensen.Qvist & Von Bagh p.92 It marked the film debut of Kristina Söderbaum, w ...

'' (1934) - Märta Holm * ''

Simon of Backabo ''Simon of Backabo'' (Swedish: ''Simon i Backabo'') is a 1934 Swedish comedy film directed by Gustaf Edgren and starring Fridolf Rhudin, Hilda Borgström and Sickan Carlsson.Larsson & Marklund p.125 It was shot at the Råsunda Studios in Stockholm ...

'' (1934) - Greta * ''Kärlek efter noter'' (1935) - Ingrid Blomkvist * ''

The People of Småland ''The People of Småland'' (Swedish: ''Smålänningar'') is a 1935 Swedish comedy film directed by Gösta Rodin and starring Sigurd Wallén, Sture Lagerwall and Sickan Carlsson.Wallengren p.54 It was shot at the Råsunda Studios in Stockholm. T ...

'' (1935) - Inga Blomgren * '' Russian Flu'' (1937) - Bojan * '' Klart till drabbning'' (1937) - Britta Birke * '' Oh, Such a Night!'' (1937) - Irma Berggren * '' Thunder and Lightning'' (1938) - Pyret Hanson, balettflicka * ''

Just a Bugler ''Just a Bugler'' (Swedish: ''Bara en trumpetare'') is a 1938 Swedish comedy film directed by Anders Henrikson and starring Adolf Jahr, Elof Ahrle and Sickan Carlsson.Qvist & Von Bagh p.86 It was shot at the Råsunda Studios in Stockholm and o ...

'' (1938) - Gertrud Brinkman * '' Nothing But the Truth'' (1939) - Märta Lund * '' Landstormens lilla Lotta'' (1939) - Elsa Strid * '' Oh, What a Boy!'' (1939) - Eva Blomberg *''Gentleman att hyra'' (1940) - Claire Wanner * '' Landstormens lilla argbigga'' (1941) - Marianne Norrenius * '' Tonight or Never'' (1941) - Margit Holm * ''Flickan i fönstret mitt emot'' (1942) - Ingrid Linder * '' Löjtnantshjärtan'' (1942) - Louise Pålsson * '' A Girl for Me'' (1943) - Vera Lanner * ''Hans officiella fästmö'' (1944) - Monica Brandt * '' The Green Lift'' (1944) - Lillan * '' The Girls in Smaland'' (1945) - Christina Larsson * ''Det glada kalaset'' (1946) - Britt Granvik * ''

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'' (1947) - Yvonne * ''Pappa sökes'' (1947) - Mary Broberg * ''

Life at Forsbyholm Manor ''Life at Forsbyholm Manor'' (Swedish: ''Livet på Forsbyholm'') is a 1948 Swedish comedy film directed by Elof Ahrle and Arne Mattsson and starring Sickan Carlsson, Egon Larsson and Nils Ericsson (actor), Nils Ericsson.Krawc p.528 It as shot at t ...

'' 1948) - Britt Lange * ''

Playing Truant ''Playing Truant'' (Swedish: ''Skolka skolan'') is a 1949 Swedish comedy film directed by Schamyl Bauman and starring Sickan Carlsson, Gunnar Björnstrand and Olof Winnerstrand.Qvist & Von Bagh p.44 It was shot at the Centrumateljéerna Studios ...

'' (1949) - Margareta Carlson-Kronberg * ''Jungfrun på Jungfrusund'' (1949) - Ingrid, maid * '' My Sister and I'' (1950) - Katarina Hassel / Birgitta Hassel * '' Teacher's First Born'' (1950) - Sonja Broberg, journalist * ''

My Name Is Puck ''My Name Is Puck'' (Swedish: ''Puck heter jag'') is a 1951 Swedish comedy film directed by Schamyl Bauman and starring Sickan Carlsson, Karl-Arne Holmsten and Naima Wifstrand.Qvist & Von Bagh p.39 It was shot at the Centrumateljéerna Studios in ...

'' (1951) - Puck Andersson * '' One Fiancée at a Time'' (1952) - Lillian 'Lillan' Carlberg * ''

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'' (1952) - Anna-Greta Wallin * '' Dance on Roses'' (1954) - Marianne Molin * ''

Darling of Mine ''Darling of Mine'' (Swedish: ''Älskling på vågen'') is a 1955 Swedish comedy film directed by Schamyl Bauman and starring Sickan Carlsson, Karl-Arne Holmsten and Erik Berglund.Qvist & Von Bagh p.44 It was shot at the Centrumateljéerna Studios ...

'' (1955) - Ingrid Billberg * '' Seventh Heaven'' (1956) - Lovisa Sundelius, underläkare * ''

The Halo Is Slipping ''The Halo Is Slipping'' (Swedish: ''Med glorian på sned'') is a 1957 Swedish comedy film directed by Hasse Ekman and starring Ekman, Sickan Carlsson, Sture Lagerwall and Yvonne Lombard. It was shot at the Råsunda Studios in Stockholm. The film' ...

'' (1957) - Birgitta Lövgren *'' You Are My Adventure'' (1958) - Lena Bergström * ''

Fröken Chic ''Fröken Chic'' (English: Miss Chic) is a 1959 Swedish comedy film, directed by Hasse Ekman. Plot summary The talent agent Buster Carell is near bankruptcy when his biggest talent, a singing lumberjack, runs off with the company funds. While w ...

'' (1959) - Isabella Linder * '' Heaven and Pancake'' (1959) - Lovisa Sundelius * '' The Pleasure Garden'' (1961) - Fanny, Waitress * ''

Niklasons ''Niklasons'' is a Swedish TV series in 10 28-minute episodes from 1965. The script for the series was written by Lars Björkman and Ove Magnusson. The series was directed by Hasse Ekman. Several popular Swedish actors and comedians make guest a ...

'' (1965, TV Series) - Elisabeth Niklason * '' Andersson's Kalle'' (1972) - Anderssonskan * ''Bröllopet'' (1973) - Birgit Strid * ''

Andersson's Kalle on Top Form ''Andersson's Kalle on Top Form'' (Swedish: ''Anderssonskans Kalle i busform'') is a 1973 Swedish comedy film directed by Arne Stivell and starring Sickan Carlsson, Sten-Åke Cederhök and Britta Holmberg.Holmstrom p.426 It is a sequel to the 1 ...

'' (1973) - Anderssonskan * ''Charlotte Löwensköld'' (1979) - Regina Forsius, Rural Dean's Wife * ''Öbergs på Lillöga'' (1983, TV Series) - Britta * ''Kusiner i kubik'' (1992, TV Series) - Margot, Bengt's mother

Source and references

*Carlsson, Sickan; ''Sickan'' (autobiography), Bonniers, Stockholm, Sweden, 1977. *Holm, Crick; ''På tu man hand med filmidoler'' (chapter Sickan Carlsson), Medéns, Stockholm, Sweden, 1947.

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