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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

Christina Alma Elisabet Schollin is a well-known Swedish actress. She was born on December 26, 1937. Many people around the world know her from her roles in movies. Some of her famous films include Dear John, Song of Norway, and Fanny and Alexander.

Christina Schollin is also known for her love of angels. For many years, she had her own gift shop in Stockholm's Old Town, called Gamla stan. This shop sold items with an angel theme. It also had a special area for performing arts.

In Sweden, she is famous for her roles in popular TV series. She starred in shows like Varuhuset and Tre Kronor. More recently, she has appeared in her daughter Pernilla Wahlgren's TV series, Wahlgrens värld. This show is about their family life.

Acting Career Highlights

Christina Schollin has had a long and successful career in acting. She has performed in many different types of roles.

Award-Winning Performances

Christina Schollin won an important award for her acting. She received the Best Actress award. This was for her role in the movie Ormen. The Guldbagge Awards are Sweden's main film awards.

Stage and Screen Roles

Christina Schollin has acted in both movies and on stage. She worked at the famous Dramaten theater in Sweden. She left the theater for a while in 1963. She returned to Dramaten in 1989. In 2022, she played the role of Lady Macbeth on stage. Her performance received very good reviews.

Christina Schollin's Family Life

Christina Schollin has a large and well-known family. Many of her family members are also famous.

Her Marriage and Children

Christina Schollin was married to actor Hans Wahlgren. They were married from 1962 until his passing in 2024. They had four children together. Their children are Peter, Niclas, Pernilla, and Linus. All of her children have also become actors or performers.

Famous Grandchildren

Christina Schollin has several grandchildren who are also well-known. One of her notable grandsons is Benjamin Ingrosso. He is a popular singer and artist. Her grandchildren Oliver Ingrosso and Bianca Ingrosso are also famous.

Stockholm Mae Westival group 1993
Schollin (far right) with Johanna Lind, Camilla Henemark, Alexandra Charles and others celebrating the 1993 Mae West Birth Centenary at Berns

See also

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