Signe Hasso was a Swedish-American actress, best known for her roles in films like A Double Life, Strange Triangle, and The Seventh Cross.
Personal and Family Life
Signe Hasso, born Signe Eleonora Cecilia Larsson, was born on August 15, 1915, in Stockholm, Sweden. She was married to Harry Hasso from November 12, 1933, until their divorce in 1941. The couple had one child, Henry Hasso.
Career
Hasso began her acting career as a child extra at The Royal Dramatic Theater, where she was the youngest student to enroll in acting studies. She achieved early success, securing leading roles in films and earning praise from critics. In 1940, she moved to Hollywood and signed with RKO, but later pursued opportunities in New York theater and worked with MGM, appearing in a series of films, particularly enjoying stage performances in London and New York.
Death and Legacy
Signe Hasso passed away on June 7, 2002, in Los Angeles, California, due to pneumonia. She is remembered for her striking performances and unique talent that made a lasting impact on both film and theater.
Filmography
| Title | Release Date | Character |
|---|---|---|
| Strange Triangle | 1946-05-17 | Francine Huber aka Mathews |
| Sherlock Holmes in New York | 1976-10-18 | Fraulein Reichenbach |
| A Double Life | 1947-12-25 | Brita |
| Johnny Angel | 1945-10-25 | Paulette Girard |
| The House on 92nd Street | 1945-09-10 | Elsa Gebhardt |
| Sånt händer inte här | 1950-10-23 | Vera Irmelin |
| Where There’s Life | 1947-11-21 | Gen. Katrina Grimovitch |
| To the Ends of the Earth | 1948-02-07 | Ann Grant |
| Crisis | 1950-07-07 | Senora Isabel Farrago |
| Outside the Wall | 1950-02-08 | Celia Bentner |
| The Story of Dr. Wassell | 1944-07-04 | Bettina |
| The Seventh Cross | 1944-07-24 | Toni |
| A Reflection of Fear | 1973-02-12 | Julia |
| Dangerous Partners | 1945-06-07 | Carola Ballister |
| A Scandal in Paris | 1946-07-19 | Therese De Pierremont |
| Assignment in Brittany | 1943-03-11 | Elise |