Barbro Anna Elisabeth Kollberg was a Swedish actress, theater director, and drama teacher. She was born on December 27, 1917, in Eskilstuna, Sweden, and is best known for her roles in films like “Kungsgatan,” “Så som i himmelen,” and “Den goda viljan.” Kollberg had a significant career spanning several decades in film and theater until her passing in 2014.
Personal and Family Life
Barbro Kollberg married writer Guido Valentin in 1942, and they had two daughters named Margaret and Marianne. After Valentin’s death in 1952, she remarried in 1953 to Captain Åke Hildestrand, with whom she had two sons, Lars-Åke and Björn. Throughout her life, she balanced her family responsibilities with her artistic career.
Career
Kollberg studied at the Royal Dramatic Theatre School from 1937 to 1940 and began her acting journey at the Blache Theatre in Stockholm. In 1943, she gained significant recognition for her role as Marta in the film “Kungsgatan.” Over her career, she performed in 46 films and multiple television shows, also serving as a theater manager and drama teacher later on.
Death and Legacy
Barbro Kollberg passed away on March 6, 2014, in Stockholm, Sweden. Her contributions to Swedish cinema and theater left a lasting impact on the industry. Despite not attracting much international attention, her talent and dedication are remembered by her fans and the acting community.
Filmography
| Title | Release Date | Character |
|---|---|---|
| Så som i himmelen | 2004-09-03 | Olga |
| Den goda viljan | 1992-05-24 | Gertrud Tallrot |
| Hjältar i gult och blått | 1940-02-16 | Louise Delmer |
| Den gula bilen | 1963-06-29 | Maria Engström |
| Det regnar på vår kärlek | 1946-11-09 | Maggi |
| Lille Fridolf blir morfar | 1957-09-02 | Agnes |
| Kungsgatan | 1943-09-17 | Marta |
| Karl för sin hatt | 1940-08-23 | Barbro |
| I natt – eller aldrig | 1941-06-04 | Eva Hedman |
| I dag börjar livet | 1939-08-15 | Nelly |
| Som folk är mest | 1944-09-09 | Inga Larsson |
| Hans Nåds testamente | 1940-12-26 | Blenda |
| Herzen im Sturm | 1951-04-05 | Freya |
| En dotter född | 1944-03-06 | Inger Padius |
| Lidelse | 1945-08-13 | Inga, Mariannes daughter |
| Tag ditt liv | 1995-02-09 | Signe Dahlman |
| Tic Tac | 1997-10-31 | Edith |
| Svensson Svensson – filmen | 1997-12-19 | Aunt Greta |
| Familjehemligheter | 2001-01-26 | Asta |
| Kattbreven | 2001-02-16 | Rut |
| Dårskapens hus | 1951-09-21 | Klara Birgitta |
| Kontrollanten | 1992-02-26 | |
| Gula kliniken | 1942-01-10 | Irma Svensson |
| Chefen fru Ingeborg | 1993-01-01 | |
| Stannar du så springer jag | 1995-11-17 | |
| Hem från Babylon | 1941-12-23 | Gunborg |
| Ogifta par …en film som skiljer sig | 1997-10-29 | Lady in the Staircase |
| Tre skojiga skojare | 1942-08-31 | Rut Brådhe |
| Utflykten | 1983-09-26 | Bibliotekarie |
| Flickor i hamn | 1945-04-20 | Lisbeth |
| En söndag i september | 1963-08-31 | Birgitta’s Mother |
| Jagad | 1945-08-27 | |
| Stinsen på Lyckås | 1942-12-26 | Inger |
| Första kärleken | 1992-04-07 | Mormor Clara |