ACTING . Acting . 86 years (deceased) . Furingstad, Vikbolandet, Östergötlands län

Edvin Adolphson_

Furingstad, Vikbolandet, Östergötlands län

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Born Furingstad, Vikbolandet, Östergötlands län
Birthday
86
Lived
50
Credits
Actor
Known For
0.5
Popularity
46 yrs
Career
Updated Feb 20, 2026

Details

Known For
Actor
Birthday
(Sunday)
Birthplace
Furingstad, Vikbolandet, Östergötlands län
Nationality
Spouses
Harriet Bosse (1927-1932), Mildred Mehle
Children
6 children: Anna-Greta Adolphson, Kari Thomée, Kristina Adolphson, Leo Cullborg, Olle Adolphson, Per B. Adolphson
Zodiac Sign
♓ Pisces
Chinese Zodiac
蛇 Snake
Popularity
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Edvin Adolphson is known for acting.
Born in Furingstad, Vikbolandet, Östergötlands län (died at age 86).
2 awards including Litteris et Artibus.
Edvin Adolphson has 50 credits in our database.

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Filmography (50)

Swedish Wedding Night
Swedish Wedding Night
1964 / Film
Film
Good Friends and Faithful Neighbours
Good Friends and Faithful Neighbours
1960 / Film
Film
Paw
Paw
1959 / Film
Film
Make Way for Lila
Make Way for Lila
1958 / Film
Film
The Phantom Carriage
The Phantom Carriage
1958 / Film
Film
A Goat in the Garden
A Goat in the Garden
1958 / Film
Film
Stage Entrance
Stage Entrance
1956 / Film
Film
The Song of the Scarlet Flower
The Song of the Scarlet Flower
1956 / Film
Film
Paradise
Paradise
1955 / Film
Film
Getting Married
Getting Married
1955 / Film
Film

AWARDS (2)

B
Pro Finlandia Medal of the Order of the Lion of Finland
1944
WON
B
Litteris et Artibus
WON

Biography

Gustav Edvin Adolphson was a Swedish stage and screen actor and director. He made his stage debut in 1912, his first film "Thomas Graal's Best Child" (1918), and directed the first Swedish sound film, "Säg det i toner/ The Dream Waltz" in 1929. He was actress Harriet Bosse's third husband (1927–1932) and is father of actress Kristina Adolphson (b. 1937) and songwriter/composer Olle Adolphson (1934–2004). Edvin Adolphson appeared in more than 500 roles.

Frequently Asked Questions

How old was Edvin Adolphson?
Edvin Adolphson was born on and passed away on at the age of 86.
Where was Edvin Adolphson born?
Edvin Adolphson was born in Furingstad, Vikbolandet, Östergötlands län.
What movies or shows has Edvin Adolphson been in?
Edvin Adolphson has 50 credits in our database. Notable titles include Swedish Wedding Night (1964), Good Friends and Faithful Neighbours (1960), Paw (1959), Make Way for Lila (1958), The Phantom Carriage (1958).
What is Edvin Adolphson known for?
Edvin Adolphson is primarily known as an actor. Gustav Edvin Adolphson was a Swedish stage and screen actor and director. He made his stage debut in 1912, his first film "Thomas Graal's Best…
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