Tage Danielsson facts for kids
Tage Ivar Roland Danielsson (born February 5, 1928 – died October 13, 1985) was a famous Swedish author, actor, comedian, poet, and film director. He is best known for working with Hans Alfredson in their comedy duo, called Hasse & Tage. They created many popular shows and films together.
Quick facts for kids
Tage Danielsson
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Tage Danielsson in his radio series Till Andersson i Nedan which was broadcast in Sveriges Radio 1954–55.
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Tage Ivar Roland Danielsson
5 February 1928 |
| Died | 13 October 1985 (aged 57) Stockholm, Sweden
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| Nationality | Swedish |
| Occupation | Author, Actor, Comedian, Poet, Director |
| Spouse(s) | Märta-Stina Köhler |
| Awards | Guldbaggen Best film 1971 Äppelkriget (director, script) 1975 Släpp fångarne loss – det är vår! (director, script) 1978 The Adventures of Picasso (director, script) |
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Early Life and Education
Tage Danielsson was born on February 5, 1928, in Linköping, Sweden. His father, Ivar Danielsson, was a bus driver. Tage finished high school at Katedralskolan in Linköping in 1948.
He then went to Uppsala University and earned a Master of Philosophy degree in 1954. While at university, he enjoyed student theater. He also became a member of a student society called Juvenalorden.
Creative Career
After finishing university, Tage Danielsson started working at Sveriges Radio in 1955. This was a big radio station in Sweden. He quickly moved up, becoming a manager in the entertainment department.
Working with Hans Alfredson
At Sveriges Radio, Tage met Hans Alfredson. They became great friends and creative partners. In 1961, they started their own entertainment company called AB Svenska Ord (which means "Swedish Words Ltd").
Together, Danielsson and Alfredson wrote, directed, and acted in many popular shows and films. They were known for their clever humor and witty comments on society.
Film Achievements
Tage Danielsson directed several successful films. He won important awards for his work.
- In 1972, he won the Best Director award at the 8th Guldbagge Awards for his film The Apple War (1971).
- His film Release the Prisoners to Spring (1975) won the Best Film award at the 12th Guldbagge Awards.
- Another film, The Adventures of Picasso (1978), also won the Best Film award at the 14th Guldbagge Awards.
In 1985, his film Ronia, the Robber's Daughter (1984) was shown at the 35th Berlin International Film Festival. This film was based on a famous book by Astrid Lindgren.
Humor and Activism
Tage Danielsson and Svenska Ord were known for their unique humor. They would often make sharp comments about current events. They did this in a friendly and seemingly simple way. This style often made even people who disagreed with them enjoy their humor.
Tage was also a strong supporter of many good causes. He worked behind the scenes for things like fighting against apartheid (racial segregation). He also supported movements against nuclear power and for social fairness. He often wrote for a newspaper that focused on workers' rights.
In 1980, he received an honorary doctorate from Linköping University. This is a special award given to people who have achieved great things.
Personal Life
In 1955, Tage Danielsson married Märta-Stina Köhler. They had one son named Patrik, who was born in 1961.
In 1983, something unexpected happened. Tage Danielsson's summer house in Corsica was bombed. He had owned the house for many years. Luckily, he had left for Sweden a week before the attack. The house was completely destroyed. The attack was carried out by a group that wanted Corsica to be independent from France.
Later Years and Legacy
Tage Danielsson passed away in 1985 from skin cancer. He was a beloved figure in Sweden.
Today, you can see a statue of him outside his old school in Linköping. It reminds people of his great contributions to Swedish culture and entertainment.
Selected Filmography
Film
- Swedish Portraits (Svenska bilder) (1964)
- Docking the Boat (Att angöra en brygga) (1965)
- Stimulantia (1967)
- Skrållan, Ruskprick och Knorrhane (1967)
- Lådan (1968)
- Out of an Old Man's Head (I huvet på en gammal gubbe) (1968)
- The Apple War (Äppelkriget) (1971)
- The Man Who Quit Smoking (Mannen som slutade röka) (1972)
- Egg! Egg! A Hardboiled Story (1975)
- Release the Prisoners to Spring (Släpp fångarne loss, det är vår!) (1975)
- The Adventures of Picasso (Picassos äventyr) (1978)
- SOPOR (1981)
- P & B (1983)
- Ronia, the Robber's Daughter (Ronja Rövardotter) (1984)
- False as Water (1985) (final film role)
Television
- Gröna hund (1962, TV Movie)
- Gula hund (1966, TV Movie)
- Spader, Madame! (1969, TV Movie)
- Glaset i örat (1974, TV Movie)
- Svea hund på Göta Lejon (1976, TV Movie)
