Nils Poppe

While studying, he became interested in acting and was discovered when performing in a school play.His talent for comedic acting made him known for the public when he debuted with Pengar - en tragikomisk saga (1947), which he directed himself. He is today best remembered for his character Fabian Bom, always a perfectionist until he falls in love. Similar is also his character Sten Stensson, an academic upholding a high moral standard. In 'Ingmar Bergman' (qv)'s _The Seventh Seal (1957)_ (qv), he also played drama, in the role as Jof the jester. After retiring from the movies, he returned to the stage playing light comedy until the age of 85.::Mattias Thuresson <mattias.thuresson@mbox300.swipnet.se>