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Christina Schollin
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Christina Schollin in Stockholm, 2015.
Born
Christina Alma Elisabet Schollin

(1937-12-26) 26 December 1937 (age 87)
Other names Christina Skolin (1956)
Occupation Actress
Spouse(s)
(m. 1962; died 2024)
Children 4, including Niclas, Pernilla and Linus
Relatives
Stockholm Mae Westival group 1993
Christina Schollin (far right) celebrating the 1993 Mae West Birth Centenary in Stockholm.

Christina Alma Elisabet Schollin (born December 26, 1937) is a well-known Swedish actress. She has starred in many films and TV shows. People around the world know her from movies like Dear John and Fanny and Alexander.

Christina Schollin is often linked to an "angel" theme. For many years, she even had her own gift shop. This shop sold items with angel designs. It also had a space for performing arts.

Acting Career Highlights

Christina Schollin has had a long and successful acting career. She has worked in both movies and television.

Famous Movies and TV Shows

She is famous for her roles in several international films. These include Dear John (1964) and Song of Norway (1970). She also appeared in Ingmar Bergman's movie Fanny and Alexander (1982).

In Sweden, she is well-known for her leading roles in TV series. These include Varuhuset and Tre Kronor. More recently, she has been a main character in her daughter Pernilla Wahlgren's TV show, Wahlgrens värld. This show is about their family life.

Awards and Recognition

Christina Schollin won an important award for her acting. She received the Best Actress award. This was for her role in the movie Ormen (1966). She won this award at the 3rd Guldbagge Awards.

Return to the Stage

For many years, Christina Schollin did not perform at the famous Dramaten theatre. She left in 1963 and returned in 1989. In 2022, she came back to the stage again. She played the role of Lady Macbeth and received very good reviews.

Family Life

Christina Schollin was married to actor Hans Wahlgren. They were married from 1962 until his death in 2024. They had four children together. Their children are Peter, Niclas, Pernilla, and Linus Wahlgren.

Many of her family members are also famous. Her daughter Pernilla Wahlgren is a well-known singer and TV personality. Her grandson, Benjamin Ingrosso, is a popular singer. Her other grandchildren, Oliver Ingrosso and Bianca Ingrosso, are also well-known.

See also

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