Birgit Kronström
Birgit Kronström (23 February 1905 – 23 July 1979) was a Finnish actress and singer. CareerKronström studied singing at the Conservatory and then performing arts at the Svenska Teatern, Helsinki's Swedish-language theater. Her first film role was in Finland, in the 1932 film, Olenko minä tullut haaremiin! (I've Joined a Harem!). This was followed in 1934 by Minä ja ministeri (Me and the Minister), directed by Risto Orkon.[1] In 1938, directed by Orkon, Kronström was in Markan tähden (Movie Star of the Markka). After the Second World War her films included, Poretta, Onnellinen ministeri (Happy Minister) and Avioliittoyhtiö (Marriage Company). In the 1950s Kronström appeared in two Finnish films, the comedy Amor Hoi and Morsiusseppele (The Bridal Wreath), a rural romance. Her last screen role was in the Swedish film Flickan i frack in 1956. Birgit's first husband, from 1938-1943, was opera singer Bjorn Forsell (1915–1975). Their son, Johnny Forsell was a pop singer in the early 1960s. Kronström's second husband from 1944-1953 was opera singer, actor and vocal teacher Ture Ara. DiscographyMarkan tähden / Päin onnen rantaa (Columbia DY 187 • 1938) Filmography
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