Gösta Krantz
Gösta Krantz | |
|---|---|
| Born | Gösta Clarence Isidor Krantz 14 June 1925 Stockholm, Sweden |
| Died | 26 December 2008 (aged 83) Stockholm, Sweden |
| Nationality | Swedish |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 1945–2001 |
| Spouses | Gun (divorced)Birgit (m. 1982) |
| Children | 2 (with Gun) |
Gösta Clarence Isidor Krantz (14 June 1925 – 26 December 2008) was a Swedish actor and revue artist.
Gösta Krantz was born in Ektorp in Nacka south-east of Stockholm. He started off as a confectioner, but in 1945 turned into acting after having participated in a popular revue named Vi som vill opp. He later became a permanent stage member of the well-known revue group Casino-gänget.
In 1951, Krantz made his film acting debut in 91:an Karlssons bravader, and later performed in popular comedies such as Åsa-Nisse, and various television dramas such as Rederiet. In 2005, Krantz published his biography called Krantz från glädjevården.
Krantz died in 2008 in Stockholm of heart failure due to an infection.