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Lars-Erik Berenett
Born (1942-12-23)23 December 1942
Skellefteå, Sweden
Died 1 February 2017(2017-02-01) (aged 74)
Värmdö, Sweden
Resting place Sandsborgskyrkogården
Occupation Actor
Years active 1964–2015
Spouse(s)
Evabritt Strandberg
(m. 1971; div. 1976)
Partner(s) Maria Kulle
Children 2 (including Matti)

Lars-Erik Berenett was a famous Swedish actor. He was born on December 23, 1942, and passed away on February 1, 2017. He acted for over 50 years in movies, TV shows, and plays.

Lars-Erik became well-known for his acting. He played important roles like Jean in the play Miss Julie. He also played the police officer Roland Hassel in 12 popular movies.

Early Life and Acting Start

Lars-Erik Berenett was born in Skellefteå, Sweden. He grew up in Uppsala. Before becoming an actor, he worked on a ship. He also had a job in a music store in Uppsala.

A theater director named Paul Patera discovered him. Paul helped Lars-Erik get a scholarship to study acting. He went to Calle Flygare's Theater School. He also studied at the Stage School in Gothenburg from 1964 to 1967. After finishing school, he joined the Gothenburg City Theatre. He worked there until 1983.

A Career in Film and TV

Lars-Erik Berenett was very busy in movies and television. His first movie role was in Klänningen in 1964. He played a messenger in that film.

He became most famous for playing the police officer Roland Hassel. He acted as Hassel in 12 different movies. These movies were made between 1986 and 2012. He was also known for playing Harald Bovallius in the TV show Skilda världar. He appeared in over 300 episodes of this show from 1996 to 1998.

Lars-Erik often played characters who were villains. For example, he was a bank robber in the TV show Polisen som vägrade svara. He also played a gangster in Spanarna. In contrast, he also played kind characters. He was a land-surveyor in the TV series Tre kärlekar.

Family Life

Lars-Erik Berenett married actress Evabritt Strandberg in 1971. They had a son together named Matti Berenett, who also became an actor. Lars-Erik and Matti even played father and son in the TV series Skilda världar.

After his divorce, Lars-Erik started a relationship with actress Maria Kulle. They had a second son together.

His Final Years

Lars-Erik Berenett passed away on February 1, 2017. He was 71 years old. He died peacefully at his home in Värmdö, Sweden. He had been ill for a short time. Lars-Erik is buried at Sandsborgskyrkogården in Stockholm.

Film Roles

Year Title Role Notes
1964 The Dress Maison Georges' Messenger
1965 Flygplan saknas Göran, Inga's Brother
1972 Georgia, Georgia Reception Clerk
1980 Barnens ö Esbjörn
1981 Tuppen German
1987 Friends Police Inspector
Mälarpirater Jonte Nyman
1989 Änglahund Charlie Voice role
1991 Amelia Gösta Leijon
Marianne N/A Short film
1994 Good Night Irene Staffan
Dreamplay Officer
1995 Kristin Lavransdotter Bjørn
1996 Den vita lejoninnan Sällgren
2000 Hassel – Förgörarna Roland Hassel
2002 Tinke N/A
2005 Störst av allt Bagman
Van Veeteren – Borkmanns punkt Bausen
2007 Väsenpumpen Bror
2011 Stockholm East Katti's Father
2012 Hassel – Privatspanarna Roland Hassel
2013 Bäst före Erik His last film role

Television Roles

Year Title Role Notes
1971 Leka med elden Axel, The Friend Television movie
Amala Kamala Price Television movie
Söndagspromenaden Carl Michael Coriander Television movie
Här ligger en hund begraven Dr. Bore TV miniseries
1972 Dela lika Anders TV miniseries
1973 Hem till byn Ingrid's Psychiatrist 1 episode
Desertören Eddie Slovik Television movie
1976 Kamrer Gunnarsson i skärgården Ragnar Television movie
1980 Innan vintern kommer Sven TV miniseries
1981 Stjärnhuset N/A Voice; 2 episodes
1982 Polisen som vägrade svara Erik Stigertz TV miniseries
1983 Spanarna Charlie Episode: "Happy Birthday"
1984 Natten är dagens mor Frank Television movie
Kaos är granne med Gud Frank Television movie
1984–85 Svenska brott Ingvar Hellner 1 episode
1985 Rød snø The Lieutenant TV miniseries, 1 episode
Nya Dagbladet Lennart
1986 Gösta Berlings saga Liljecrona TV miniseries
Den nervöse mannen Mysterious Man Television movie
Prästkappan von Helffen TV miniseries, 2 episodes
Hassel – Anmäld försvunnen Roland Hassel Television movie
Hassel – Beskyddarna Roland Hassel Television movie
Kunglig toilette Carl XVI Gustaf Television movie
1987 Ondskans år Tomas Television movie
Saxofonhallicken Kalor Television movie
1988 Fyra dagar som skakade Sverige Erik Boheman Television movie
Behöriga äga ej tillträde Ernst Trygger Television movie
Kråsnålen Manufacturer Junggren TV miniseries
1989 Hassel – Slavhandlarna Roland Hassel Television movie
Hassel – Säkra papper Roland Hassel Television movie
Hassel – Terrorns finger Roland Hassel Television movie
Hassel – Offren Roland Hassel Television movie
1989–1991 Tre kärlekar Land-surveyor 4 episodes
1990 Den svarta cirkeln Rikard Kostner TV miniseries
1992 Hassel – De giriga Roland Hassel Television movie
Hassel – Svarta banken Roland Hassel Television movie
Hassel – Botgörarna Roland Hassel Television movie
Hassel – Utpressarna Roland Hassel Television movie
1993 Hedda Gabler Deputy Judge Brack Television movie
1994 Onkel Vanja Astrov
1996 Alla dagar alla nätter Henrik Television movie
1996–98 Skilda världar Harald Bovallius 425 episodes
1998 Ivar Kreuger Tor Bonnier TV miniseries, 2 episodes
2003 Skeppsholmen Linda's Father 1 episode
2005 Kommissionen Tryggve Hansberg 4 episodes
Kvalster Sture TV miniseries, 2 episodes
2013 En pilgrims död Johan Forselius TV miniseries, 3 episodes
Molanders Arne Molander
2013–14 Äkta människor Claes 8 episodes
2015 Jordskott Johan Thörnblad 6 episodes

Theatre Performances

Year Title Role Notes
1968 Victor eller När barnen tar makten Victor Gothenburg City Theatre
1969 Your Own Thing Sebastian Gothenburg City Theatre
1970 Don Juan Don Carlos Gothenburg City Theatre
Yvonne Prince Philip Gothenburg City Theatre
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