Sven Justus Fredrik Wollter was a Swedish actor, writer, and political activist. Wollter is one of the most renowned Swedish actors, he was awarded Best Swedish actor twice. In his native country, he became widely known through his role as Madame Flod's son Gusten in Swedish Television's adaption of The People of Hemsö by August Strindberg in 1966. Later he had several notable roles, including in 1976 when he played Detective Sergeant Lennart Kollberg in Bo Widerberg's film The Man on the Roof. For international viewers, he is best known for his role Victor in the dramatic film The Sacrifice by Andrei Tarkovsky, and for a wider television audience as the retired Detective Chief Inspector Van Veeteren in the cinematic adaptations of Håkan Nesser's police novels.
Sven Wollter in 2014.
Wollter as King Lear on 8 January 2014 at his final stage performance, at The Stockholm City Theatre, From left: Mats Qviström [sv], Sten Ljunggren, Sven Wolter, Liv Mjönes, and Andreas Kundler
Wollter with progressive activists after delivering a speech "What does Communism want?" in 2013 at the People's Palace in Umeå
Guldbagge Award for Best Actor in a Leading Role
The Guldbagge for Best Actor in a Leading Role is a Swedish film award presented annually by the Swedish Film Institute (SFI) as part of the Guldbagge Awards to actors working in the Swedish motion picture industry.
Jarl Kulle won twice for his roles in 1964's Swedish Wedding Night and 1983's Fanny and Alexander.
Per Oscarsson won in 1966/67 for his performance in Hunger.
Gösta Ekman won in 1972/73 for his performance in The Man Who Quit Smoking.
Allan Edwall won in 1973/74 for his performance in Emil and the Piglet.
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