Tova Magnusson

Tova Dorothea Magnusson (born 18 June 1968), also credited under her former married name as Tova Magnusson Norling, is a Swedish film and television actress; comedian; and film director.[1][2] She is best known outside Sweden for her role in the Danish-Swedish series The Bridge (2013).

Magnusson (right) in Stockholm in 2012.

Tova Magnusson
Born
Towa Dorothea Magnusson

(1968-06-18) 18 June 1968
Huddinge, Stockholm County, Sweden
Other namesTova Magnusson
Tova Magnusson Norling
Tova Magnusson-Norling
OccupationActress and film director
Years active1992-present

Biography

She was born in Huddinge and raised in Sorunda, both in Stockholm County, Sweden. She was married to fellow Swedish actor and director Figge Norling from 1992 until their divorce in 2004. They have two children.

Career

Theatre

In 1997, with Simon Norrthorn, Malin Cederblad and Figge Norling, she formed "Gruppen" ("The Group"). Their first production, Clownen luktar bensin, was performed on Boulevardteatern and later moved to radio on Sveriges Radio P3.

Theatre work

  • Clownen Luktar Bensin (Boulevardteatern)
  • Speed the Plow by David Mamet (Boulevardteatern, 1999)
  • Skitungen — En Omöjlig Gosse (Teater Plaza, 2000)

Film and television work

Magnusson has appeared in over fifteen films and over fifteen television productions. She has also directed several television productions and one film.

Acting

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  • Ha ett Underbart Liv (1992)
  • Svart Lucia (1992)
  • Den gråtande ministern (1993) television series
  • Roseanna (1993)
  • Brandbilen Som Försvann (1993)
  • Mannen på balkongen (1993)
  • Radioskugga (1995) as Jenny; two episodes, television series
  • Vi skulle ju bli lyckliga... (1995)
  • Att Stjäla en Tjuv (1996)
  • Dödsklockan (1999); television film
  • Norrmalmstorg (2003); television film
  • Medicinmannen (2005) (TV-serie)
  • Den som viskar (2006)
  • Keillers park (2006)
  • Flickan (2009)
  • En busslast kärlek (2010)
  • Fyra år till (2010)
  • Gustafsson (2011) television series
  • Solsidan (2012) television series
  • Det knullande paret (2013)
  • The Bridge (2013) television series
  • Greyzone (2018)

Directing

  • Miss Sweden (Fröken Sverige) (2003); drama film
  • Gynekologen i Askim (2007); television miniseries
  • Four More Years (Fyra år till) (2010)

See also

References
  1. Skawonius, Betty (28 September 2007). "Skratt, Gråt Och Underliv" (and selected filmography) (in Swedish language). Dagens Nyheter. Accessed 26 January 2010.
  2. Thunberg, Karin (14 October 2007). "Scensualist" (in Swedish language). Svenska Dagbladet. Accessed 26 January 2010.


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