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Barbro Hiort af Ornäs
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Born (1921-08-28)28 August 1921
Died 28 November 2015(2015-11-28) (aged 94)
Gothenburg, Sweden
Occupation Actress
Years active 1943-2001

Barbro Hiort af Ornäs (born August 28, 1921 – died November 28, 2015) was a famous Swedish actress. She was born in Gothenburg, Sweden. Barbro had a long and successful career in movies and on stage.

She is best known for her amazing acting skills. She starred in many films during her career.

A Special Award for Acting

Barbro Hiort af Ornäs won a very important award. This was the Best Actress Award. She received it at the 1958 Cannes Film Festival. This festival is a big event for movies around the world.

Winning for Brink of Life

She won the award for her role in the movie Brink of Life. This film was released in 1958. Winning at Cannes is a huge honor for any actor. It shows that her performance was truly outstanding.

Other Notable Films

Barbro Hiort af Ornäs acted in several other well-known movies. These films helped make her a respected actress.

Key Movie Roles

Some of her other important roles include:

  • While the City Sleeps
  • All These Women
  • The Passion of Anna
  • The Sense of Marriage

These movies showed her talent and range as an actress. She worked with many famous directors and actors.

Later Life and Legacy

Barbro Hiort af Ornäs continued acting for many years. Her career lasted from 1943 to 2001. She left behind a great collection of work.

Her Passing

Barbro Hiort af Ornäs passed away on November 28, 2015. She died in Gothenburg, Sweden, at the age of 94. She is remembered as a talented and dedicated actress.

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