Martin Ljung was an American actor best known for Tickled Pink, Ratataa eller The Staffan Stolle Story, and Den store amatören. He was born on August 15, 1917, in Luleå, Norrbottens län, Sweden, and passed away on September 30, 2010, in Östermalm, Stockholm, Stockholms län, Sweden.
Personal and Family Life
Martin Ljung was married to Birgit from August 14, 1946, until his death in 2010. They had two children together: Ann-Charlotte Ljung, born in 1947, and Claes-Martin Ljung, born in 1953. Ljung had a passion for movies, reportedly watching over 13,000 films since he was five years old. He even worked as a projectionist to enjoy movies for free before his acting career.
Death and Legacy
Martin Ljung died on September 30, 2010, at the age of 93. His influence on Swedish cinema and television has been significant, and he is remembered for his various roles in both films and television shows. Many continue to appreciate his work, particularly his comedic skills, which entertained audiences for decades.
Filmography
| Title | Release Date | Character |
|---|---|---|
| Äppelkriget | 1971-12-18 | Åke Lindberg |
| Mannen som ikke kunne le | 1968-02-03 | Som seg selv / himself |
| I dur och skur | 1953-05-22 | Various roles |
| Sverige åt svenskarna | 1980-07-31 | |
| Ratataa eller The Staffan Stolle Story | 1956-09-10 | Vicke Wickberg |
| När Bengt och Anders bytte hustrur | 1950-12-23 | Policeman |
| Niklas och Figuren | 1971-12-18 | Niklas’ Grandfather |
| Champagnegalopp | 1975-02-17 | Jack the Ripper (as Martin Young) |
| Far till sol och vår | 1957-10-28 | Martin Wide |
| Glaset i örat | 1974-07-31 | |
| I rök och dans | 1954-07-30 | Martin / Alvard / Tattar-Martin / Karl Huno Tolftén |
| Den store amatören | 1958-06-22 | Alfred Erlandsson |
| Pippi Långstrump på de sju haven | 1970-01-24 | Jocke med kniven |
| Knäpp igen | 1993-12-25 | |
| Fröken Julie | 1951-06-28 | Julie’s dancing partner (uncredited) |
| Rallare | 1947-12-26 | |
| Funny Boy | 1961-09-23 | Canemus / Svarta Malin / Bertram Tre Ripor / Mrs. Myra Skipaway |
| Dax igen | 1964-10-03 | Various |
| Kronblom | 1947-08-18 | Chamberlain (uncredited) |
| Kortknäpp | 1957-10-28 | |
| Spader, Madame! | 1970-01-01 | Astolf |
| …och över alltihopa lyser Povel Ramel | 1992-05-30 | |
| KaRamellodier | 1972-12-26 | |
| Till Povel | 1982-05-01 | |
| Semestersångarna | 1962-10-20 | |
| De sista entusiasterna | 1969-01-04 | Kapten Lester Pitou |
| Stjärnbilder | 1995-09-10 | (archive footage) |
| Svenska bilder | 1964-09-07 | Hotel bouncer |
| I huvet på n’ Gamlin | 1990-06-23 | Self |
| Här kommer vi … | 1947-10-18 | |
| Rågens rike | 1950-09-26 | |
| Kalle Karlsson från Jularbo | 1952-10-13 | |
| Semlons gröna dalar | 1977-04-15 | Tillbrekt |
| Farbror Frippes skafferi | 1976-10-27 | Fabror Frippe |
| Sagan om Skrotnisse och hans vänner | 1985-09-27 | Mumien (voice) |