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Ted Gärdestad

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Ted Gärdestad

Born February 18, 1956 · Sollentuna, Stockholms län, Sweden

Died June 22, 1997 · aged 41

Ted Gärdestad, born on February 18, 1956, was a Swedish singer, composer, musician, and actor. He rose to fame as a teenager in the 1970s and quickly became one of Sweden's most beloved pop artists. Together with his brother Kenneth Gärdestad, who wrote the lyrics to most of his songs, he created several timeless classics. In 1979, he represented Sweden in the Eurovision Song Contest with the son…

Known For

Story of a WomanStory of a Woman · 1970
Story of a Woman
★ 7.01970
MovieDramaRomance
Karin, a Swedish music student in Rome, falls in love with Bruno, a medical student. After learning he is married, she returns to Sweden, where she meets and marries David, an American diplomat. When he is assigned to Rome, Karin’s past unexpectedly comes back into her life.
Spela AllanSpela Allan · 1980
Spela Allan
1980
MovieTV MovieFamily
A Swedish family movie about Allan, a 12 year old boy with a great imagination.
The Stone FaceThe Stone Face · 1973
The Stone Face
★ 7.81973
MovieDramaCrime
After losing his son in a traffic accident and his wife to mental illness, Harry moves to a gloomy Stockholm suburb. A local youth gang is harassing the neighborhood and Harry comes up with the idea of hiring the gang to kill the bureaucrats who are responsible for the construction of the suburb. The film is a fierce critique of the political project of building suburbs designed only for workers to sleep in and also wants to have a say in the debate over nature vs nurture.
Kärlek - Ett minnesprogramKärlek - Ett minnesprogram · 1967
Kärlek - Ett minnesprogram
1967
MovieTV Movie
Between theater and something else, this story seems to be about both a birthday and Christmas Eve at the same time, although it is more abstract. There are also absurd actions and surrealistic hints. A dream-like show.
JulkalendernJulkalendern · 1960
Julkalendern
★ 7.11960
SeriesDramaFamily
An annual Swedish Christmas calendar television series.
En småstad vid seklets börjanEn småstad vid seklets början · 1966
En småstad vid seklets början
★ 9.01966
SeriesFamilyKids
A Small Town at the Turn of the Century is set in a Swedish fishing village at the beginning of the 20th century, where siblings Sven and Britta wait for their father to return from sea in time for Christmas Eve. With their grandmother, they experience a December filled with traditions, adventures and encounters with the village's many characters – from the mayor to the lantern lighter.
Mona and MarieMona and Marie · 1973
Mona and Marie
1973
SeriesDrama
Mona and Marie, two ordinary Swedish girls living in a small town with limited opportunities embark on an adventurous journey through Europe to escape their boredom.

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