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Naima Wifstrand

January 31, 2023

Naima Wifstrand (pronounced [ˈnâjma ˈvîːfstrand];[check tonemes] 4 September 1890 – 23 October 1968) was a Swedish film actress, operetta singer, troubadour, director and composer. In her later years, she was cast in several supporting roles in Ingmar Bergman films.

Naima Wifstrand
Naima Wifstrand, 1950s
Born
Siri Naima Matilda Wifstrand

(1890-09-04)4 September 1890
Stockholm, United Kingdoms of Sweden and Norway
Died23 October 1968(1968-10-23) (aged 78)
Stockholm, Sweden
Occupation(s)Actress, singer, composer
Years active1905–1968
SpouseCaptain Erling Nielsen (1921–1928)

Biography

Born Siri Naima Matilda Wifstrand in Stockholm in 1890, she was raised by her mother in Fleminggatan. Wifstrand never trained acting but learned the art thoroughly when she in 1905 joined the Anna Lundberg Theatre Company, a well reputed and respected theatre company in Sweden at the time. She travelled with them for a number of years, appearing in small parts and in extra parts. This eventually led her to small parts at theatres in Helsinki and around Stockholm. But at this time Wifstrand did not have her mind set on acting, instead she sought to be a singer. And it was as a grand operetta singer she became famous and enjoyed a much successful star career for 30 years in Sweden (her speaking parts as an actress came long after; when she after singing-career gradually turned to acting in the 1940s and then earned acclaim as one of Sweden's finest supporting and character actresses on stage and film).

Career and break-through

Wifstrand studied music and singing in Stockholm at the Swedish Royal Academy of Music and in 1910 she went to London and further trained for Raymond von zur Mühlen. After her studies she was one of the most acknowledged operetta singers in Scandinavia. She worked at Oscarsteatern (Sweden's foremost operetta and musical stage) 1913–1918 and for years to come toured Sweden and Scandinavia. Her big break-through came as Countess Stasi in Emmerich Kálmán's operetta Die Csárdásfürstin in 1916. She worked in the 1920s mainly at the opera houses in Oslo and Copenhagen. For many years she lived in London where she also performed with troubadour-songs alone along with her guitar. A curiosity here is that when the first attempts at broadcast television took place in Britain Wifstrand became one of the first "TV-stars", so to speak, as she appeared on TV in the 1930s and performed a number of songs.

 
Wifstrand as Countess Stasi in Kálmán's Die Csárdásfürstin, 1916

In 1937 Swedish stage director Per Lindberg cast her as Mother Peachum in Bertolt Brecht's The Threepenny Opera (in Swe: Tolvskillingsoperan) which became a hugely successful production and toured with Riksteatern. When Bertolt Brecht later left Germany because of the Nazis he first moved to Sweden where he lived for a time and wrote the part Mother Courage especially for Wifstrand – but sadly, she herself never got to play the part in what became one of Brecht's most successful plays. During his stay in Sweden, Wifstrand had helped Brecht both financially and also personally with accommodation.

Filming and Bergman

 
As Daisy in The Dollar Princess, 1909

Naima Wifstrand in the 1940s planned to retire from her own stage career by turning to directing, first at the Royal Swedish Opera 1944–1946. However, due to some successful supporting parts in some Swedish 1940s films – where Naima surprised critics and proved herself a surprisingly strong and charismatic character actress – a number of Sweden's young stage and film directors approached her and offered her parts in dramatic productions on stage: one of these young directors was Ingmar Bergman. Later on Wifstrand became one of the director's most reliable and longtime ensemble actors. She was part of Bergman's ensemble (1954–1961) during all his legendary years at Malmö City Theatre. Later he would also cast her in some of his most memorable early films, including Wild Strawberries, Smiles of a Summer Night and The Magician. Aside from this she also worked with the new established Stockholm City Theatre 1962–1963 and at Gothenburg City Theatre from 1964.

Naima Wifstrand was married to captain Erling Nielsen from 1921 to 1928.

Selected filmography

External links

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message Learn how and when to remove this template message Naima Wifstrand pronounced ˈnajma ˈviːfstrand check tonemes 4 September 1890 23 October 1968 was a Swedish film actress operetta singer troubadour director and composer In her later years she was cast in several supporting roles in Ingmar Bergman films Naima WifstrandNaima Wifstrand 1950sBornSiri Naima Matilda Wifstrand 1890 09 04 4 September 1890Stockholm United Kingdoms of Sweden and NorwayDied23 October 1968 1968 10 23 aged 78 Stockholm SwedenOccupation s Actress singer composerYears active1905 1968SpouseCaptain Erling Nielsen 1921 1928 Contents 1 Biography 1 1 Career and break through 1 2 Filming and Bergman 2 Selected filmography 3 External linksBiography EditBorn Siri Naima Matilda Wifstrand in Stockholm in 1890 she was raised by her mother in Fleminggatan Wifstrand never trained acting but learned the art thoroughly when she in 1905 joined the Anna Lundberg Theatre Company a well reputed and respected theatre company in Sweden at the time She travelled with them for a number of years appearing in small parts and in extra parts This eventually led her to small parts at theatres in Helsinki and around Stockholm But at this time Wifstrand did not have her mind set on acting instead she sought to be a singer And it was as a grand operetta singer she became famous and enjoyed a much successful star career for 30 years in Sweden her speaking parts as an actress came long after when she after singing career gradually turned to acting in the 1940s and then earned acclaim as one of Sweden s finest supporting and character actresses on stage and film Career and break through Edit Wifstrand studied music and singing in Stockholm at the Swedish Royal Academy of Music and in 1910 she went to London and further trained for Raymond von zur Muhlen After her studies she was one of the most acknowledged operetta singers in Scandinavia She worked at Oscarsteatern Sweden s foremost operetta and musical stage 1913 1918 and for years to come toured Sweden and Scandinavia Her big break through came as Countess Stasi in Emmerich Kalman s operetta Die Csardasfurstin in 1916 She worked in the 1920s mainly at the opera houses in Oslo and Copenhagen For many years she lived in London where she also performed with troubadour songs alone along with her guitar A curiosity here is that when the first attempts at broadcast television took place in Britain Wifstrand became one of the first TV stars so to speak as she appeared on TV in the 1930s and performed a number of songs Wifstrand as Countess Stasi in Kalman s Die Csardasfurstin 1916 In 1937 Swedish stage director Per Lindberg cast her as Mother Peachum in Bertolt Brecht s The Threepenny Opera in Swe Tolvskillingsoperan which became a hugely successful production and toured with Riksteatern When Bertolt Brecht later left Germany because of the Nazis he first moved to Sweden where he lived for a time and wrote the part Mother Courage especially for Wifstrand but sadly she herself never got to play the part in what became one of Brecht s most successful plays During his stay in Sweden Wifstrand had helped Brecht both financially and also personally with accommodation Filming and Bergman Edit As Daisy in The Dollar Princess 1909 Naima Wifstrand in the 1940s planned to retire from her own stage career by turning to directing first at the Royal Swedish Opera 1944 1946 However due to some successful supporting parts in some Swedish 1940s films where Naima surprised critics and proved herself a surprisingly strong and charismatic character actress a number of Sweden s young stage and film directors approached her and offered her parts in dramatic productions on stage one of these young directors was Ingmar Bergman Later on Wifstrand became one of the director s most reliable and longtime ensemble actors She was part of Bergman s ensemble 1954 1961 during all his legendary years at Malmo City Theatre Later he would also cast her in some of his most memorable early films including Wild Strawberries Smiles of a Summer Night and The Magician Aside from this she also worked with the new established Stockholm City Theatre 1962 1963 and at Gothenburg City Theatre from 1964 Naima Wifstrand was married to captain Erling Nielsen from 1921 to 1928 Selected filmography EditMadame besoker Oslo 1927 Madam Vera Pjerrot 1931 Pierrot graeder 1931 Kungsgatan 1943 Caretaker s Wife En dotter fodd 1944 Edit Se opp for spioner 1944 Madame Carin Sten Stensson kommer till stan 1945 Emma Bohrn Flickor i hamn 1945 Mrs Holst Stiliga Augusta 1946 Fru Lundahl Evening at the Djurgarden 1946 Mrs Bender Jag alskar dig argbigga 1946 Anna Hotell Kakbrinken 1946 Mia How to Love 1947 Vera Statt Life in the Finnish Woods 1947 Mrs Sigrid Malm Two Women 1947 Mrs Jonsson Tva kvinnor 1947 Mrs Jonsson The Night Watchman s Wife 1947 Mrs Eklund Det kom en gast 1947 Grevinna Doris af Ernstam The People of Simlang Valley 1947 Skoga Borta The Poetry of Adalen 1947 Kersti Den langa vagen 1947 Hedvig Charlotta Nordenflycht Music in Darkness 1948 Mrs Schroder Lappblod 1948 Mina Hammarforsens brus 1948 Marit s Grandma Sunshine 1948 Helena Private Bom 1948 Overskoterskan Kvinnan gor mig galen 1948 Hulda Flottans kavaljerer 1948 Mateos mor The Devil and the Smalander 1949 Titta Gra Playing Truant 1949 Dehlin Thirst 1949 Naima Wifstrand Singoalla 1949 Cioara Fastmo uthyres 1950 Old Lady Sodrans revy 1950 My Name Is Puck 1951 Agneta Lindman Valley of Eagles 1951 Baroness Erland Say It with Flowers 1952 Mrs Lagerberg The Clang of the Pick 1952 Narrator Clothes Saleswoman Secrets of Women 1952 Mrs Lobelius uncredited For the Sake of My Intemperate Youth 1952 Vendela Pahlman Ursula the Girl from the Finnish Forests 1953 Mossi The Road to Klockrike 1953 Waterhead s Mother The Beat of Wings in the Night 1953 Ane Malin gar hem 1953 The Magnificent Lie 1955 Gertrud 50 years later The Dance Hall 1955 Madame Dreams 1955 Mrs Aren uncredited Paradise 1955 Mrs Ekstrom Smiles of a Summer Night 1955 Mrs Armfeldt La Sorciere 1956 Maila The Girl in Tails 1956 Widow Hyltenius My Passionate Longing 1956 Lisa Mr Sleeman Is Coming 1957 TV Movie Tant Bina Seventeen Years Old 1957 Clara Wild Strawberries 1957 Mrs Borg Isak s Mother The Magician 1958 Granny Vogler The Judge 1960 Mrs Wangendorff Briggen Tre Liljor 1961 Farmor Tuvesson Nils Holgerssons underbara resa 1962 Mother Akka voice Myten 1966 Mrs von Grun Night Games 1966 Astrid Hour of the Wolf 1968 Old Lady with Hat Vindingevals 1968 The Old LadyExternal links EditNaima Wifstrand at Svenskt kvinnobiografiskt lexikon Naima Wifstrand at IMDb Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Naima Wifstrand amp oldid 1105941722, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,

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