Alice Babs was a Swedish-American actress and singer who is best known for her performances in “Musik ombord,” “Swing it, fröken,” and “Det svänger på slottet.” She was born on January 26, 1924, in Kalmar, Sweden, and became a celebrated figure in the music world, particularly noted for her participation in the Eurovision Song Contest.
Personal and Family Life
Alice Babs, originally named Hildur Alice Nilsson, was married to Nils Ivar Sjöblom from April 15, 1944, until his passing on June 20, 2011. She had three children: Lilleba Largerbäck, Lasse Sjöblom, and Titti Sjöblom. Alice spent her later years living in Marbella, Spain, enjoying retirement after a long and notable career.
Career Highlights
Alice began her singing career at a young age and gained popularity in nightclubs, eventually releasing records. She won fame as the first Swedish representative in the Eurovision Song Contest in 1958, finishing in fourth place with the song “Lilla Stjärna.” Throughout her career, she collaborated with famous artists, including Duke Ellington, and even formed a group called SweDanes, which toured the U.S.
Death and Legacy
Alice Babs passed away on February 11, 2014, in Stockholm, Sweden, due to Alzheimer’s disease. Her legacy lives on through her extensive body of work in music and film, as well as the influence she had on Swedish artists after her. Fans continue to celebrate her contributions to the entertainment industry, and she is remembered as a trailblazer for Swedish performers.
Filmography
| Title | Release Date | Character |
|---|---|---|
| Musik ombord | 1958-10-23 | Ulla Wickström |
| Swing it, fröken | 1956-10-20 | Alice Lind |
| Det svänger på slottet | 1959-03-08 | Inga “Trollet” Larsson |
| I dur och skur | 1953-05-22 | Greta Norman |
| Vårat gäng | 1942-02-02 | Alice Bergendahl |
| Resan till dej | 1953-12-19 | Gunborg Karlsson |
| Magistrarna på sommarlov | 1941-11-22 | Inga Danell |
| Swing it, magistern! | 1940-12-21 | Inga Danell |
| När molnen skingras | 2016-02-08 | Self |
| Drömsemester | 1952-10-03 | Alice Babs |
| Sången om Stockholm | 1947-02-22 | Britt Forsberg |
| Örnungar | 1944-10-09 | Marianne Hedvall |
| Det glada kalaset | 1946-09-03 | Guest house guest, jazz singer |
| En trallande jänta | 1942-03-09 | Inger Babs Jansson |
| Det hopfällbara slottet | 1968-04-13 | Mother |
| Pfingstbummel – Pfingstrummel | 1959-05-18 | Herself |
| Symphonie in Gold | 1956-03-02 | Singer |
| Naturröstens hemlighet | 2007-01-01 | Herself |
| Skådetennis | 1945-01-22 | Herself |
| Minns ni? | 1993-10-24 | (archive footage) |
| Stjärnbilder | 1995-09-10 | (archive footage) |
| Swing it Alice! | 2004-01-22 | Self |
| Kungen av Dalarna | 1953-05-20 | |
| Blixt och dunder | 1938-03-21 | |
| Schwedenmädel | 1955-09-28 | |
| H.C. Andersens sagor | 1952-12-13 | |
| Bitte recht freundlich | 1954-09-25 | Self |
| Så ska det låta | 1997-01-17 | Self |