Marianne Bengtsson was a Swedish actress who is best known for her roles in “Flickan i regnet,” “Nattens ljus,” and “Den store amatören.” Born on January 15, 1937, in Västervik, Sweden, she gained popularity in the 1950s.
Personal and Family Life
Marianne Bengtsson grew up in the charming town of Västervik. At the age of fifteen, she moved to Stockholm to pursue new opportunities. In 1954, she answered a casting call for a movie role and was selected without any prior acting training.
Marriage and Later Life
In 1958, she met Italian journalist Marino de Medici at the Venice Film Festival. They got married, and Marianne took on the name Marianne de Medici as they moved to Washington, D.C. for Marino’s job as a foreign correspondent. During her time in the U.S., she developed friendships with notable figures, including President Lyndon B. Johnson and his wife, Lady Bird.
Death and Legacy
Marianne de Medici and Marino divorced in 1981, after which she returned to her hometown of Västervik. She passed away on April 30, 2005. Her contributions to film during the 1950s left a lasting impact on Swedish cinema.
Filmography
| Title | Release Date | Character |
|---|---|---|
| Flickan i regnet | 1955-05-01 | Anna Rydell |
| Främlingen från skyn | 1956-02-27 | |
| Nattens ljus | 1957-10-14 | Maria Pettersson |
| Den store amatören | 1958-06-22 | Linda Svensson |
| Bara en kypare | 1959-09-28 | Annie Olsson |
| Made in Italy | 1965-12-22 | Bit part (uncredited) |
| Männen i mörker | 1955-02-06 | |
| Skorpan | 1956-12-19 |