Helge Hagerman was an American actor known for his roles in Societetshuset, This Can’t Happen Here, and Thirst. Born on May 19, 1910, in Stockholm, Sweden, he had a successful career in the film and theater industry until his passing on November 25, 1995.
Personal and Family Life
Helge Hagerman was born to engineer Josef Hagerman and Klasje Runnquist. He was married twice, first to Susanne Lindström from 1937 to 1956, with whom he had three children, and later to Ingegärd Lövgren in 1958, with whom he had one child. He was a father of four daughters in total: Lotta, Lina, Lova, and Maja.
Theater Contributions
Beyond acting, Hagerman had a notable impact on Swedish theater. He served as the theater manager for Svenska Dramatikers Studio from 1940 to 1942, a small theater he helped establish due to the limited interest in Swedish drama. In 1942, he initiated Stockholms Parkteater, a mobile open-air theater that still entertains audiences with free performances in various Stockholm parks during the summer.
Death and Legacy
Helge Hagerman passed away on November 25, 1995, in Stockholm, Sweden. His contributions to film and theater have left a lasting legacy and he is remembered for both his artistic talents and his role in promoting Swedish drama.
Filmography
| Title | Release Date | Character |
|---|---|---|
| Hassel 03 – Slavhandlarna | 1989-03-10 | Einar Andersson |
| En lektion i kärlek | 1954-10-04 | Man on the train |
| Agaton Sax och Byköpings gästabud | 1976-11-20 | Antonsson (voice) |
| Älskling på vågen | 1955-07-22 | Criminal detective |
| En drömmares vandring | 1957-03-25 | Vicar |
| Valborgsmässoafton | 1935-10-23 | Bergström’s son |
| Herr Arnes penningar | 1954-12-16 | Commander |
| Sju vackra flickor | 1956-07-22 | Manager |
| Du är mitt äventyr | 1958-03-24 | Sverker Knutsson |
| Nattens ljus | 1957-10-14 | Andersson |
| Brott i paradiset | 1959-09-07 | Gunnar Berg |
| Pettersson & Bendel | 1933-09-17 | Helmer Andersson, konstnär |
| Blånande hav | 1956-01-30 | Kapten Arvidsson |
| En vår i vapen | 1943-01-04 | Niklas Larsson, värnpliktig |
| Bock i örtagård | 1958-02-17 | Nils Åstrandson |
| Hans livs match | 1932-01-18 | |
| Törst | 1949-10-17 | |
| Korridoren | 1968-12-11 | major Åberg |
| Den goda människan i Sezuan | 1973-01-01 | förste guden |
| Våld | 1955-09-26 | Captain Fränne |
| Mord, lilla vän | 1955-02-26 | Stig Larsson |
| Den blomstertid… | 1940-10-28 | kund i handelsboden |
| Enhörningen | 1955-10-03 | police officer |
| Dansa min docka | 1953-07-20 | Svensson |
| Någonstans i Sverige | 1973-12-25 | Översten |
| Hassel | 1986-10-11 | Einar Andersson |
| Societetshuset | 1963-11-02 | John Söderman, lots |