[These daily posts will cover little known actors or people that have appeared in more recent films and TV series. Various degrees of information that I was able to find will be given and anything that you can add would be appreciated.]
Carl-Axel Elfving was a Swedish actor known for his prolific career as a character actor in Swedish cinema, spanning more than four decades and encompassing over seventy film appearances primarily in popular comedies and farces.
Born on January 12, 1920, in Örnsköldsvik, Sweden,
Elfving began his film career in 1946 and became a familiar supporting presence
in numerous beloved Swedish comedy series from the 1950s through the 1970s,
including multiple entries in the “Åsa-Nisse, 47:an Löken”, “91:an Karlsson”,
and “Janne Vängman” franchises. Early in his career, he also had roles in
Ingmar Bergman-directed films such as “Summer Interlude” (1951) and “Summer
with Monika” (1953).
His work extended into the 1980s, with credits in films like “Morrhår & ärtor” (1986) and “Åke och hans värld” (1984), showcasing his versatility in mainstream Swedish productions.
Elfving passed away on January 12, 1988, in Enskede, Stockholm, on his 68th birthday, leaving behind a legacy as one of the most frequently cast actors in mid-20th-century Swedish popular film.
Carl-Axel Elfving appeared as the Count of Apple Pie and Sheriff of Desperado City “Under ditt parasol” (Under Your Parasol) in 1968 and as a waiter in 1975’s “I Död Mans Spår” (Dead Man’s Trail).
ELFVING, Carl-Axel (aka
Karl-Axel Elfing, Karl Axel Elfving, Karl-Axel Elfving) [1/12/1920,
Örnsköldsvik, Västernorrlands län, Sweden – 1/12/1988, Enskede, Stockholm,
Stockholms län, Sweden] – theater, film, TV actor, singer.
Under ditt parasol –
1968 (Count of Apple Pie, Sheriff of Desperado City)
Dead Man’s Trail –
1975 (waiter)
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