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Aliases: Tomas von Brömsen , Tomas von Bromssen

Gender: Male

Place of birth: Örgryte, Västra Götalands län, Sweeden

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Movie Involvements: 28

TV Involvements: 10


Most Famous Work

Biography

Tomas von Brömssen, born 8 May 1943 in Örgryte, Gothenburg, is a Swedish actor known for his versatile performances in theatre, film and television. He became particularly known for his role as the somewhat lost scrap dealer's son Herbert in the popular TV series Albert & Herbert. The series was a great success and established von Brömssen as one of Sweden's most beloved actors. After studying at the Statens scenskola in Malmö, where he graduated in 1969, von Brömssen began his career with Unga Teatern in Malmö and appeared early in TV productions such as Hemkomsten. He returned to Gothenburg in the 1970s and became a central figure at the Gothenburg City Theatre and the Folkteatern. During the 1980s he was also a recurring figure in revues, including at the Liseberg Theatre where he staged his own revue, Tomas' revue, which was a great success. In addition to his success on stage, von Brömssen has had a significant film career, where he has appeared in films such as Mannen från Mallorca (1984) and Mitt liv som hund (1985). He received a Guldbagge for best male lead in Bo Widerberg's Lust och fägring stor (1995), and has also been nominated for a Guldbagge for his role in Ormens väg på hälleberget (1986). As one of Gothenburg's most prominent cultural figures, von Brömssen was awarded the Göteborg Citizen of the Year award in 1995. His flexibility as an actor has made him a beloved figure both on the stage and on TV, where he has also played in TV series such as Saltön (2005, 2007, 2010) and Från regnormarnas liv (1998). In recent years, von Brömssen has continued to be active, including through his involvement in theater productions by Eva Bergman and debuting in a musical in 2023. He has also appeared in revues on a regular basis and has a passion for playing the clarinet, which he has shared with his audience in various contexts.

Most Famous Work

Doobidoo
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6

Doobidoo

(2005) Self
The Guldbagge Awards
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6

The Guldbagge Awards

(1981) Self - Best Supporting Actor winner
All Things Fair
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7

All Things Fair

(1995) Kjell
Svenska tv-historier
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Svenska tv-historier

(2015) Tomas von Brömssen
Julkalendern
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7

Julkalendern

(1960) Herbert Karlsson
Vildanden
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6

Vildanden

(1989) Hjalmar Ekdahl
Saltön
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8

Saltön

(2005) Thomas Blomgren
Rød snø
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6

Rød snø

(1985) Evert Lind

Acting

Year Character Movie/Tv
2025 Bonde
2022 Petras farbror
Tage
2021 N/A
2020 Train Conductor
2019 Morfar Helmer
N/A
2018 Ivar
2017 Jan
Cirkusdirektör Casall
Klas Wall
2015 N/A
Erik (segment "A Last Farewell")
Tomas von Brömssen
2014 N/A
Erik
2013 Tomas von Brömssen
Rolle
Sven
2012 Långa Farbrorn
2011 Samnerud
Bertil
2010 Andrew
2009 Self
2005 Carl Michael Bellman
Thomas Blomgren
Jans far
Self
(voice)
N/A
2002 Lars
2000 Hotellvärden (voice)
The Captain
1999 Alberto Knox
1998 Torsten
Himself
H C Andersen
1997 Dir. Johansson
Eva's father
1996 Cannon king
Pat
1995 Torsten Södergren
Kjell
1992 Waiter
N/A
1990 Nisse
1989 N/A
Ariel (voice)
Nils
Hjalmar Ekdahl
(Ariel)
1988 (voice)
Herbert Karlsson
1986 Jacob
Arne
1985 Ingemar's Uncle Gunnar
Evert Lind
1984 Lars Martin 'Johan' Johansson
1982 Vilhelm
1981 Self - Host
Self - Best Supporting Actor winner
1979 Himself
1978 Per Jonasson, photographer
1974 Herbert
1970 Anders
1960 Pappa Lennart
Herbert Karlsson
Herbert Karlsson
Year Character Movie/Tv

Writing

Year Role Movie/Tv
1988 Writer
Year Role Movie/Tv

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