Christina Schollin facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Christina Schollin
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![]() Christina Schollin in Stockholm, 2015.
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Christina Alma Elisabet Schollin
26 December 1937 |
Other names | Christina Skolin (1956) |
Occupation | Actress |
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Children | 4, including Niclas, Pernilla and Linus |
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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.
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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
In Spanish: Christina Schollin para niños