Sten Ivar Ljunggren (born 16 October 1938) is a

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.The Swedish Film Database: Sten Ljunggren
/ref> He played Henrik in the long-running Swedish drama TV series ''

Svenska hjärtan Swedish or ' may refer to: Anything from or related to Sweden, a country in Northern Europe. Or, specifically: * Swedish language, a North Germanic language spoken primarily in Sweden and Finland ** Swedish alphabet, the official alphabet used by ...

'', which aired between 1987 and 1998. Other notable roles includes criminal inspector Lennart Thorin in the TV mini-series based on the

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events, the retired doctor Axel Holtman in '' Skärgårdsdoktorn'', the voice of Carl Fredricksen in the Swedish dub of '' Up'', the voice of Sykes in the Swedish cinema dub of ''

Oliver & Company ''Oliver & Company'' is a 1988 American animated musical adventure film produced by Walt Disney Feature Animation and released on November 18, 1988, by Walt Disney Pictures. The 27th Disney animated feature film, it is loosely based on the Charl ...

'', and the evil principal in ''

Kenny Starfighter ''Kenny Starfighter'' is a Swedish science fiction television series that follows the titular hero as he fights against the evil lord Dr. Deo. Although aimed at children, this show was popular with adults as well. A film, ''Kenny Begins ''Kenny ...

''. He played the lead role as Birger in

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's last short film ''Talk''. The same character, with some modifications, was used again in Moodysson's ''

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''. Ljunggren reprised the role.

Selected filmography

*2020 – ''Mirakel'' (TV series) *2011 – ''Någon annanstans i Sverige'' *2010 – ''Four More Years'' *2009 – '' The Temptation of St. Tony *2009 – '' Up'' (voice in Swedish dub) *2008 – ''

Oskyldigt dömd ''Oskyldigt dömd'' (English title: Verdict Revised) is a Swedish drama television series released in 2008. The first season was recorded in twelve episodes during February 2008 to be aired later during the fall. It premiered on the Finnish TV c ...

'' (TV series) *2007 – '' Gone with the Woman'' *2005 – ''

'' (TV mini-series) *2004 – '' Lilla Jönssonligan på kollo'' *2004 – ''Populärmusik från Vittula'' *2000 – ''

'' *1999 – ''Deathly Compulsion'' *1999 – ''

Hälsoresan – En smal film av stor vikt ''Hälsoresan – En smal film av stor vikt'' ( en, The Health Conduct Tour - A Thin Film With Great Importance) is a Swedish comedy film, which was released to cinemas on 25 December 1999 and directed by Lasse Åberg. Synopsis The film is abo ...

'' *1999 – ''

The Prince of Egypt ''The Prince of Egypt'' is a 1998 American animated musical drama film produced by DreamWorks Animation and released by DreamWorks Pictures. The first feature film from DreamWorks to be traditionally animated, it is an adaptation of the Boo ...

'' (voice in Swedish dub) *1999 – ''

C/o Segemyhr ''c/o Segemyhr'' (read ''care of Segemyhr'') was a Swedish sitcom that premiered on TV4 Sweden on 4 September 1998. The series took place in and around an apartment in an exclusive neighbourhood in Stockholm, Artillerigatan 35 (in reality Grevgata ...

'' (TV series) *1998–2000 – ''

Pistvakt – En vintersaga Pistvakt – En vintersaga (English: ''Piste watch – A winter's tale'') was a Swedish television series, produced by SVT subdepartment SVT Drama, and aired over SVT1 between 15 January 1998 and 30 November 2000. It is based on a play by Pistol ...

'' (TV series) *1997 – '' Beck – Monstret'' *1997 – ''

'' (TV series) *1997–2000 – '' Skärgårdsdoktorn'' (TV series) *1997 – ''Talk'' (short film) *1993–2001 – '' Rederiet'' (TV series) *1992 – '' The Best Intentions'' *1988 – ''

'' (voice in Swedish dub) *1988 – ''

S.O.S. – En segelsällskapsresa ''S.O.S. – En segelsällskapsresa'' (S.O.S. - A Sailing Conduct Tour) is a Swedish comedy film which was released to cinemas in Sweden on 25 December 1988, and directed by Lasse Åberg. Synopsis Lasse Åberg and Jon Skolmen star as ''Stig-Hel ...

'' *1987 – ''The Ninth Company'' *1987–1998 – ''Svenska hjärtan'' (TV series) *1984 – '' Jönssonligan får guldfeber'' *1978 – '' Lyftet''

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* {{DEFAULTSORT:Ljunggren, Sten Living people Swedish male television actors Swedish male voice actors Litteris et Artibus recipients 1938 births Swedish male film actors