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Nils Poppe (1908–2000)

While studying, he became interested in acting and was discovered when performing in a school play. His talent for comedic acting made him known for the public when he debuted with Pengar - en tragikomisk saga (1947), which he directed himself. He is today best remembered for his character Fabian Bom, always a perfectionist until he falls in love. ... See full bio »

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Known For

The Seventh Seal
The Seventh Seal Jof / Joseph
(1957)
Pengar - en tragikomisk saga
Pengar - en tragikomisk saga Harry Orvar Larsson
(1946)
Dum-Bom
Dum-Bom Fabian Bom / Dumbom
(1953)
The Balloon
The Balloon Sten Stensson Stéen / Orvar Knatte / Yusuf / Kungen / Beppo
(1946)
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Filmography

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 1994 Bröderna Östermans huskors (TV Movie)
Nils Österman
 1993 Spanska flugan (TV Movie)
Anton Tideman
 1992 Blomman från Hawaii (TV Movie)
Jimmy Boy
 1991 Två man om en änka (TV Movie)
Emil Pettersson
 1990 Min syster och jag (TV Movie)
Fabian Filosel, owner of shoe-shop
 1989 AB. Dun och Bolster (TV Movie)
Putte
 1988 Ta mej! Jag är din! (TV Movie)
Calle Pettersson
 1987 Vita hästen (TV Movie)
Leopold
 1986 Fars lille påg (TV Movie)
Amandus Propp
 1985 Lilla helgonet (TV Movie)
Célestin / Floridor
 1984 Två man om en änka (TV Movie)
 1983 Blomman från Hawaii (TV Movie)
Jimmy Boy
 1982 Sten Stensson Stéen går igen (TV Movie)
Sten Stensson Stéen
 1978 Fantastiska pappa (TV Movie)
Perrichon
 1977 Oskulden från Mölle (TV Movie)
Putte Bolster
 1969 Aprilsnarrene (TV Movie)
Tennemann
 1967 Lorden från gränden (TV Movie)
 1964 Nils Poppe Show (TV Mini Series)
- Det var ett mycket bra år (1964)
- Spela pajas (1964)
- Hur man gör en operett (1964)
 1963 Sten Stensson kommer tillbaka
Sten Stensson Stéen
 1960 The Devil's Eye
The Vicar
 1959 Lejon på stan
Charlie
 1959 Bara en kypare
Fabian Bom
 1958 Flottans överman
Fabian Bom
 1957 The Seventh Seal
Jof / Joseph
 1956 Skorpan
Valfrid, pickpocket
 1955 Ljuset från Lund
Sten Stensson Stéen
 1955 Stampen
Patrik Palmquist
 1953 Dum-Bom
Fabian Bom / Dumbom
 1953 Dansa, min docka...
Sebastian Pettersson
 1952 Bom the Flyer
Fabian Bom / Bom senior
 1952 Snurren direkt
Vicke Vire
 1951 Livat på luckan
52:an Nisse Ek
 1951 Customs Officer Bom
Fabian Bom
 1949 Father Bom
Fabian Bom
 1949 The Lord from the Lane
Tiburtius Pettersson
 1949 Hur tokigt som helst
Mångsysslare
 1948 Private Bom
Fabian Bom
 1947 Don't Give Up
Pelle Olsson
 1947 Poor Little Sven
Sven Carlsson
 1946 The Balloon
Sten Stensson Stéen / Orvar Knatte / Yusuf / ...
 1946 Pengar - en tragikomisk saga
Harry Orvar Larsson
 1945 Sailors
Kalle Svensson
 1945 Sten Stensson kommer till stan
Sten Stensson Stéen
 1943 Aktören
Philip Vinberg
 1943 Det går som en dans...
Viktor Mattson, författare
 1943 Det spökar - det spökar...
Vicke Vire
 1943 Som fallen från skyarna
Dr. Baltazar
 1942 Tre skojiga skojare
Fabian Lundegren (as Poppe)
 1942 Tre glada tokar
Ruter
 1940 Beredskapspojkar
Nisse Nyberg
 1940 Karusellen går...
Nisse Lind
 1940 ...som en tjuv om natten
Manager Svalling
 1940 Kronans käcka gossar
52 Nisse Ek
 1939 Melodin från Gamla Stan
Nisse Karlsson, musician
 1939 Spöke till salu
Kirre
 1939 Adolf i eld och lågor
Fireman Knutte
 1937 Vardag i varuhuset (Short)
Nils Jerring
 1937 Send Home Number 7
Undergraduate Blom
 1937 Adolf Armstarke
Skogens Konung (uncredited)
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Personal Details

Other Works:

Play 'Me and My Gal' at Södra Teatern, Stockholm, Sweden. See more »

Publicity Listings:

1 Interview | 3 Articles | See more »

Alternate Names:

Poppe

Height:

5' 7" (1.7 m)

Spouse:

Gunilla Poppe  (his death)  (2 children) | See more »
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Trivia:

Father of Dan Landgré, actress Anja Landgré, danceress/actress Mia Poppe, and troubadour/actor Thomas Poppe. See more »

Nickname:

Nisse See more »

Star Sign:

Gemini
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