Sven-Bertil Taube is gone – after seven decades on stage

Swedish singer and actor Sven Bertil Taube has died at the age of 87. At the age of 15, Everett Taub’s son appeared for the first time – with his father.

One of Sweden’s most famous theater artists died of natural causes in London on Friday morning, Anders Ramstedt, his director, told TT news agency.

Taub was the son of famous singer and composer Everett Taub and sculptor Astri Taub. He was one of Sweden’s most famous artists.

In 1949, 15-year-old Sven Bertil made his debut in his father’s film “Sjösalavår”, and in the late 1960s he began acting with his father.

He must have had one of Sweden’s most famous fathers, but he found his way into the Swedish folk spirit on his own. He ran his father’s legacy, Everett’s timeless performances, but reached audiences primarily through his formidable on-stage personality, artistic quality and ability to bring depth and life to songs and performances.

He was also known as a skilled translator of Karl Michael Pillmann and Mikis Theodorakis, among others.

Representative in several countries

Sven-Bertil Taube has also had a successful career as an actor. The first time he appeared in a movie was in the role of himself in “Sjösalavår” in 1949. In the seventies he played in international productions such as “Örnen har landat” (1976). He started at a dramatn pupil school in 1959 and has participated in productions such as “Romeo and Juliet”, “Hamlet” and “Class Clarmos”. In 2018, he returned to Dramaten for Eva Dahlman’s production of “Påklädaren”.

Top also contributed to British theater, including the role of Prince Albert in the musical “I and Albert” and in Anton Chekhov’s play “The Three Sisters”. He also starred in several TV series.

In Norway, among other things, he was on stage with Rolv Wesenlund in the comedy “La Cage aux Folles” in 1987. In 2013, he starred in the Norwegian film “Jag etter vind”, directed by Ron Dunstad-Langelo , along with Marie Blochus and Tobias Santelman.

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Film director Richard Hubert has worked several times with Sven-Bertel Taube, including the two films for which Taub won the Goldbajar Award for Best Actor: Handina (1994) and Uncle Till Antibes (2011).

– He has lived a rich and adventurous life in many ways. But as a film companion, he was a firm, deep-rooted oak, says Hubert.

Vice artist Ole Paus thinks it’s exciting to start life as the son of international artist Everett Taube.

He struggled in his father’s shadow. Baus says Sven Bertil had a great music career and was also a great actor VG In a comment on Taub’s death.

On the shelves of Instagram Carol Fellow and partner of Häggkvist Taube.

Hajqvist wrote: “Beloved Sven Bertil, rest in peace, my dear.”

“Your elegance lacks a peer, and so does your art form,” she continues.

Back in 2017

In 2017, Taube was away for six months because he had to have heart surgery. He was delighted when he was able to again stand on stage with his famous father Evert.

It’s a great feeling, and it’s a bit exciting to be back on stage,” Sven Bertel Taub said before returning with the Gutenberg Opera Orchestra.

Fall itself also saw the release of a new record – “As Long As Skuta Can Go On” – with 14 Evert Taube performances.

– I’ve heard of young schoolchildren, ages 12 to 13, who write homework and want to know what you’ve done. He told TT regarding the release of the record, I have a feeling I’ve been discovered by a new generation.

Health problems

In recent years, Taube has suffered from many health problems. He lost most of his sight and hearing, and developed bronchitis. Nevertheless, he continued his activity as an artist until the end.

– I obviously have some disabilities, but complaining doesn’t help. It’s a part of life and I try to deal with it in the best possible way. I have something to do, and therefore I do not have time to think about my visual impairment. That undoubtedly preserves morale, he said.

Like his father Everett, Sven Bertil will be remembered for a long time.