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Stig Ossian Ericson
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Stig Ossian Ericsson in 2004.
Born (1923-09-07)7 September 1923
Härnösand, Sweden
Died 30 July 2012(2012-07-30) (aged 88)
Nacka, Sweden
Nationality Swedish
Occupation Actor, sreenwriter

Stig Ossian Ericson (born September 7, 1923 – died July 30, 2012) was a talented Swedish actor. He was also a director and wrote scripts for movies and TV shows. He is remembered for many popular roles.

Who Was Stig Ossian Ericson?

Stig Ossian Ericson was a well-known face in Swedish entertainment. He had a long career in film, television, and theater. Many people remember him for his funny and memorable characters.

Early Life and Education

Stig Ossian Ericson was born in Härnösand, Sweden, in 1923. He spent his childhood growing up in the city of Nyköping. He went to the University of Uppsala for his studies. While there, he enjoyed acting in many student plays.

From Teacher to Actor

After finishing university, Stig Ossian Ericson first worked as a mathematics teacher. But his love for acting was strong. In the early 1960s, he decided to change careers. He started performing in a type of show called a "revue" at the Casino Theatre in Stockholm. A revue is a show with songs, dances, and comedy sketches.

He soon began working with famous Swedish artists. These included Hans Alfredson, Tage Danielsson, Bo Widerberg, and Beppe Wolgers. They helped him become a big name in Swedish entertainment.

Famous Roles and Shows

Stig Ossian Ericson became very famous for several roles. He played Sigurd in the hit Swedish movie Göta kanal eller Vem drog ur proppen?. This film was a huge success. He was also lillebror's father in the movie Karlsson på taket. This film was based on a popular book by Astrid Lindgren.

In the 1990s, he became known to a new generation. He played Father Fouras in Fångarna på fortet. This was the Swedish version of the French game show Fort Boyard. In this role, he gave riddles to contestants.

Later Life and Legacy

Stig Ossian Ericson continued to act for many years. He passed away in 2012 at the age of 88. He died in Nacka, a town east of Stockholm. He left behind a legacy of memorable performances. He is still loved by fans of Swedish film and television.

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