Sven Hugo Borg

Acting

Sven Hugo Borg

Born July 26, 1896 · Vinslöv, Skåne län, Sweden

Died February 19, 1981 · aged 84

Sven Hugo Borg was born in Vinslöv, Skåne län, Sweden. Early in his career, Borg was a secretary with the Swedish Consulate in Los Angeles. While working at the consulate he met the actress Greta Garbo who had recently arrived in Hollywood. Garbo asked Borg to be her interpreter for an upcoming movie, to which he readily agreed. He served as Garbo's interpreter from 1925 to 1929. After interpreti…

Known For

To Be or Not to BeTo Be or Not to Be · 1942
To Be or Not to Be
★ 7.81942
MovieComedyWar
During the Nazi occupation of Poland, an acting troupe becomes embroiled in a Polish soldier's efforts to track down a German spy.
DésiréeDésirée · 1954
Désirée
★ 6.61954
MovieDramaRomance
In Marseilles, France in 1794, Desiree Clary, a young millinery clerk, becomes infatuated with Napoleon Bonaparte, but winds up wedding General Jean-Baptiste Berandotte, an aid to Napoleon who later joins the forces that bring about the Emperor's downfall. Josephine Beauharnais, a worldly courtesan marries Napoleon and becomes Empress of France, but is then cast aside by her spouse when she proves unable to produce an heir to the throne.
It's Always Fair WeatherIt's Always Fair Weather · 1955
It's Always Fair Weather
★ 7.01955
MovieComedyRomance
Three World War II buddies promise to meet at a specified place and time 10 years after the war. They keep their word only to discover how far apart they've grown. But the reunion sparks memories of youthful dreams that haven't been fulfilled -- and slowly, the three men reevaluate their lives and try to find a way to renew their friendship.
Invisible AgentInvisible Agent · 1942
Invisible Agent
★ 5.81942
MovieHorrorScience Fiction
The Invisible Man's grandson uses his secret formula to spy on Nazi Germany.
This Land Is MineThis Land Is Mine · 1943
This Land Is Mine
★ 7.11943
MovieDramaWar
Somewhere in Europe, in a city occupied by the Nazis, a gentle school teacher finds himself torn between collaboration and resistance, cowardice and courage.
Action in the North AtlanticAction in the North Atlantic · 1943
Action in the North Atlantic
★ 7.11943
MovieWar
Merchant Marine sailors Joe Rossi (Humphrey Bogart) and Steve Jarvis (Raymond Massey) are charged with getting a supply vessel to Russian allies as part of a sea convoy. When the group of ships comes under attack from a German U-boat, Rossi and Jarvis navigate through dangerous waters to evade Nazi naval forces. Though their mission across the Atlantic is extremely treacherous, they are motivated by the opportunity to strike back at the Germans, who sank one of their earlier ships.
The CrusadesThe Crusades · 1935
The Crusades
★ 6.41935
MovieDramaHistory
King Richard the Lionhearted launches a crusade to preserve Christianity in Jerusalem.
Fortunes of Captain BloodFortunes of Captain Blood · 1950
Fortunes of Captain Blood
★ 7.31950
MovieActionAdventure
When he unwittingly sends some of his men into a trap, pirate Captain Peter Blood decides to rescue them. They've been taken prisoner by the Spanish Marquis de Riconete who is now using them as slave labor harvesting pearls from the sea.

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