Olof Thunberg

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Olof Thunberg
Thunberg in 1964
Born
Fritz-Olof Thunberg

(1925-05-21)21 May 1925
Västerås, Sweden
Died24 February 2020(2020-02-24) (aged 94)
Nacka, Sweden
NationalitySwedish
Occupation(s)Actor, director
SpouseMona Andersson (divorced)
PartnerLena Granhagen
ChildrenSvante Thunberg
RelativesMalena Ernman (daughter-in-law)
Greta Thunberg (granddaughter)

Fritz-Olof Thunberg (21 May 1925 – 24 February 2020) was a Swedish actor and director. He was known for his deep voice and for his radio horror programs such as Mannen i svart ("The Men in Black").[1] He was also known as the voice of Bamse and Agaton Sax in children's movies and recordings.[1] He also dubbed many Disney movies to Swedish.

His granddaughter is environmentalist youth activist Greta Thunberg.

Thunberg died on 24 February 2020 at his home in Nacka, Sweden at the age of 94.[2]

References[change | change source]

  1. 1.0 1.1 "Olof Thunberg", Swedish Film Database, 2004, updated 16 December 2013 (in Swedish).
  2. Skådespelaren Olof Thunberg är död (in Swedish)

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