Lasse Berghagen was an American actor and writer, best known for his roles in Dante – Akta’re för hajen!, Winter Bay, and Hjälten. Born on May 13, 1945, in Enskede, Stockholms län, Sweden, he enjoyed a successful career in entertainment until his passing on October 19, 2023.
Personal and Family Life
Lasse Berghagen was married twice, first to Barbro Svensson from 1965 to 1968, with whom he had one child, and then to Eva Strand, with whom he remained until his death and had another child. He was the father of actress Malin Berghagen and was deeply involved in the music and television scene in Sweden. Berghagen was known for hosting the popular TV show “Allsång på Skansen” for many years.
Death and Legacy
Lasse Berghagen passed away on October 19, 2023, in Stockholm, Sweden, due to complications from heart surgery. His contributions to Swedish entertainment, particularly in music and television, left a lasting impact on his fans and peers. He was voted by Aftonbladet as “Sweden’s Most Popular Singer” three times, underscoring his popularity.
Filmography
| Title | Release Date | Character |
|---|---|---|
| Firmafesten | 1972-10-04 | Lasse |
| Bert – den siste oskulden | 1995-12-25 | Malte Jonsson |
| O som i Markoolio | 1999-03-12 | Lasse Berghagen |
| Dante – akta’re för Hajen! | 1978-08-26 | Martial Arts Instructor |
| Hellre En Skrynklig Själ Än Ett Slätstruket Liv | 2015-02-05 | Self |
| Lasse Berghagen – en blandning av sött och salt | 2020-12-27 | Self |
| Året var 1974 | 2024-01-02 | Self (Archive Footage) |
| Spanska flugan | 1983-12-16 | |
| Melodifestivalen | 1959-02-26 | Host |
| Så mycket bättre | 2010-10-23 | Himself |
| Ett herrans liv | 2006-04-13 | |
| Disco | 1971-02-13 | Self |
| Musik aus Studio B | 1961-10-22 | Self |
| Party hos Parnevik | 1978-12-01 | Himself – Guest |
| Allsång på Skansen | 1979-08-03 | Himself – Host |
| Allsång på Skansen | 1979-08-03 | Himself – Guest |
| Die ZDF-Hitparade | 1969-01-18 | Self |
| Gäster med gester | 1982-09-08 | Himself, Contestant |
| Anneliese Rothenberger gibt sich die Ehre | 1971-12-25 | Self |
| Die Drehscheibe | 1964-04-01 | Self |
| Renées brygga | 2015-02-18 | Himself |
| Doobidoo | 2005-08-26 | Self |
| Tomtens Minnesluckor | 2019-12-01 | Self |
| Så ska det låta | 1997-01-17 | Self |
| Moraeus Med Mera | 2011-09-04 | Self – Guest |
| Hellenius Hörna | 2010-10-07 | Guest |