Julia Cæsar was an American actor best known for roles in various Swedish films and theater productions. She was born on January 28, 1885, in Stockholm, Sweden, and had a long and celebrated career in the performing arts.
Personal and Family Life
Julia Cæsar, whose full name was Julia Maria Vilhelmina Cæsar, was prominent in the Swedish entertainment scene. She began her acting career with small roles in theater around 1905 and had notable performances in popular parks like Tantolunden and Vita Bergsparken. Cæsar earned recognition for her unique strong voice and distinctive rough appearance, which led to her being typecast in various maternal roles.
Career Highlights
Throughout her career, Julia Cæsar featured in many films and plays, earning her place as one of Sweden’s most prolific actresses. Her first significant film role came in 1922 in “Anderssonskans Kalle”. She was known for her portrayals of characters such as landladies and mothers, and she appeared in numerous beloved films, contributing greatly to her fame and legacy in Scandinavian cinema.
Death and Legacy
Julia Cæsar passed away on July 18, 1971, in Stockholm due to a cerebral hemorrhage. Her contributions to the arts are honored with a street named after her in Stockholm, Julia Caesars väg. She remains a cherished figure in Swedish film history, remembered for her extensive body of work and her influence on the theatrical landscape.
Filmography
| Title | Release Date | Character |
|---|---|---|
| Kris | 1946-02-25 | Mayor’s wife |
| Sommarlek | 1951-10-01 | Maja |
| Pappa Bom | 1949-12-19 | Euphemia Olsson |
| O, en så’n natt! | 1937-08-30 | Ida Berggren |
| Pensionat Paradiset | 1937-02-08 | Elvira Pettersson |
| Åsa-Nisse slår till | 1965-09-03 | Julia |
| Åsa-Nisse på semester | 1953-09-04 | Klöverhage’s faster |
| Åsa-Nisse i raketform | 1966-08-26 | Plåt-Jullan |
| Gatan | 1949-02-27 | Mrs Blomqvist, landlady |
| Flickan och djävulen | 1944-10-30 | Gammel-Kersti |
| Vi hemslavinnor | 1942-04-04 | Hanna |
| Soldat Bom | 1948-12-10 | Carolina Hård |