Hampe Faustman was a Swedish actor, director, and writer, best known for his roles in “Brott och straff,” “Lars Hård,” and “Med livet som insats.” He was born in Stockholm and had a significant influence on Swedish cinema.
Personal and Family Life
Hampe Faustman was born Erik Stellan Chatham, the son of artists Gösta Chatham and Mollie Faustman. He married Gunn Wållgren in 1941, but they divorced in 1949. Later, he married Ruth Marcuse in 1960, remaining together until his death in 1961.
Career
Faustman studied at the Royal Dramatic Training Academy from 1937 and made his acting debut in the film “Med livet som insats” in 1940. He directed 15 films and appeared in 26 productions, contributing significantly to the Swedish film industry and its socially engaged narratives.
Death and Legacy
Hampe Faustman passed away at the age of 42 on August 26, 1961, in Stockholm. His contributions to Swedish cinema left a lasting legacy, with several of his works still celebrated today.
Filmography
| Title | Release Date | Character |
|---|---|---|
| Brott och straff | 1945-10-16 | Rodja Raskolnikov |
| Lars Hård | 1948-08-30 | Priest at prison |
| Vi behöver varann | 1944-09-20 | |
| Hon kom som en vind | 1952-11-26 | Funfair visitor |
| Vi mötte stormen | 1943-01-09 | |
| Kvinnor i fångenskap | 1943-03-12 | Roland |
| Medan porten var stängd | 1946-12-26 | Tomas Ekberg |
| En kvinna ombord | 1941-01-10 | Martin Frost |
| Det brinner en eld | 1943-08-23 | Georg Brandt (as Erik Faustman) |
| Katrina | 1943-03-22 | Einar |
| Älskling, jag ger mig | 1943-11-30 | Bertil Hellman |
| Excellensen | 1944-03-03 | Prison guard |
| Med livet som insats | 1940-01-01 | Freedom fighter |
| Rid i natt! | 1942-11-24 | Bo Eriksson |
| Den osynliga muren | 1944-08-21 | Patrol Commander |
| Kärlek på turné | 1955-11-28 | |
| En vår i vapen | 1943-01-04 | Furir Åke Berglund |
| När ängarna blommar | 1946-11-11 | |
| Smeder på luffen | 1949-02-07 | |
| A Matter of Morals | 1961-05-31 | Kronstad |
| Mitt folk är icke ditt | 1944-06-19 | |
| Aldrig i livet | 1957-12-20 | |
| Harald Handfaste | 1946-12-26 | Farmer at feast (uncredited) |