Ruth Weijden was a Swedish actress, born on July 20, 1889, in Stockholm, Stockholms län, Sweden. She is best known for her roles in “Ingeborg Holm” (1913), “Gamla gatans karneval” (1923), and “Nyordning på Sjögårda” (1944). She was married to Tor Weijden from 1915 until their divorce in 1920.
Personal and Family Life
Ruth Weijden’s personal life saw her marry Tor Weijden, but their marriage ended in divorce. Little else is documented about her family life, suggesting she kept her personal matters private.
Death and Legacy
Ruth Weijden passed away on June 27, 1956. Her contributions to Swedish cinema, particularly in the early and mid-20th century, remain significant, and she is remembered for her varied roles throughout her acting career.
Filmography
| Title | Release Date | Character |
|---|---|---|
| En sjöman i frack | 1942-02-22 | Woman selling flowers |
| Alle man på post | 1940-11-06 | Woman with Dog |
| Karin Ingmarsdotter | 1920-02-02 | |
| Äktenskapsleken | 1935-11-25 | Melin’s Housemaid |
| Gentleman att hyra | 1940-11-18 | Mrs Lundgren |
| Klart till drabbning | 1937-05-31 | Olivia |
| Smålänningar | 1935-10-28 | Inga’s aunt |
| Han, hon och pengarna | 1936-10-19 | Miss Lindberg |
| En trallande jänta | 1942-03-09 | Mrs Strand |
| Uppåt igen | 1941-03-21 | Hulda Eriksson |
| Hans livs match | 1932-01-18 | |
| Under röda fanor | 1931-02-24 | Augusta Persson |
| Arbete! | 1934-08-12 | Bergmark’s Mother |
| Ingeborg Holm | 1913-10-27 | Nurse at the Poorhouse |
| Gösta Berlings saga | 1924-03-09 | Woman at the majoress’ expulsion |
| Synd | 1928-09-16 | Theatre audience |
| Konstgjorda Svensson | 1929-10-14 | |
| En stilla flirt | 1934-01-29 | |
| Nyordning på Sjögårda | 1944-10-21 | Hilma Eriksson |
| Räkna de lyckliga stunderna blott | 1944-08-08 | |
| Den allvarsamma leken | 1945-11-26 | Augusta (Stille’s Maid) (uncredited) |
| Konsten att älska | 1947-02-10 | Lotten’s Mother |
| Var sin väg | 1948-02-16 | Fru Lindlöf |
| Skogen är vår arvedel | 1944-08-12 | |
| Jag älskar dig, Karlsson! | 1947-09-13 | Connie’s Housemaid |
| Flickornas Alfred | 1935-08-23 | Malin |
| Triton tvättpulver | 1923-01-01 | |
| Hin och smålänningen | 1949-03-14 | |
| En melodi om våren | 1933-02-20 | |
| En flicka för mej | 1943-08-25 | |
| Hon eller ingen | 1934-11-10 | |
| Kustens glada kavaljerer | 1938-11-05 | |
| Ung dam med tur | 1941-09-29 | |
| Flickor på fabrik | 1935-12-26 | |
| Vårt bygge på hem och samhälle | 1936-11-16 | |
| Kungsgatan | 1943-09-17 |