Olav Riégo (21 April 1891 – 25 December 1956) was a Swedish film actor. He appeared in more than 90 films between 1923 and 1956. He starred in the film ''

Leva på 'Hoppet' ''Living on 'Hope (Swedish: ''Leva på 'Hoppet) is a 1951 Swedish comedy film directed by Göran Gentele and starring Meg Westergren, Ingrid Thulin, Per Oscarsson and Gunvor Pontén.Qvist & Von Bagh p.147 It was shot at the Sundbyberg Studios of ...

'', which won the Silver Bear (Comedies) award at the 1st Berlin International Film Festival.

Selected filmography

* ''

House Slaves A house slave was a slave who worked, and often lived, in the house of the slave-owner, performing domestic labor. House slaves performed largely the same duties as all domestic workers throughout history, such as cooking, cleaning, serving meals, ...

'' (1923) * '' Her Little Majesty'' (1925) * ''

Kalle Utter ''Kalle Utter'' is a 1925 Swedish silent historical drama film directed by Karin Swanström and starring Anders de Wahl, Georg Blomstedt and John Ekman.Qvist & Von Bagh p.142 Cast * Anders de Wahl as Kalle Utter * Georg Blomstedt as Kalle's Fa ...

'' (1925) * ''

Charley's Aunt ''Charley's Aunt'' is a farce in three acts written by Brandon Thomas. The story centres on Lord Fancourt Babberley, an undergraduate whose friends Jack and Charley persuade him to impersonate the latter's aunt. The complications of the plot inc ...

'' (1926) * ''

The False Millionaire ''The False Millionaire'' (Swedish: ''Falska millionären'') is a 1931 French-Swedish comedy film directed by Paul Merzbach and starring Fridolf Rhudin, Zarah Leander and Annalisa Ericson.Wallengren p.53 It was shot at the Råsunda Studios in Sto ...

'' (1931) * '' Ship Ahoy!'' (1931) * ''

'' (1933) * ''

The Marriage Game ''The Marriage Game'' (Swedish: ''Äktenskapsleken'') is a 1935 Swedish comedy drama film directed by Ragnar Hyltén-Cavallius and starring Zarah Leander, Gösta Cederlund and Harry Roeck-Hansen.Jacobi p.103 The film's art direction was by Arn ...

'' (1935) * ''

The People of Småland ''The People of Småland'' (Swedish: ''Smålänningar'') is a 1935 Swedish comedy film directed by Gösta Rodin and starring Sigurd Wallén, Sture Lagerwall and Sickan Carlsson.Wallengren p.54 It was shot at the Råsunda Studios in Stockholm. T ...

'' (1935) * ''

65, 66 and I ''65, 66 and I'' (Swedish: ''65, 66 och jag'') is a 1936 Swedish comedy film directed by Anders Henrikson and starring Thor Modéen, Carl Hagman and Katie Rolfsen.Larsson & Marklund p.119 It was shot at the Råsunda Studios in Stockholm. The film' ...

'' (1936) * '' Poor Millionaires'' (1936) * ''

Adventure An adventure is an exciting experience or undertaking that is typically bold, sometimes risky. Adventures may be activities with danger such as traveling, exploring, skydiving, mountain climbing, scuba diving, river rafting, or other extreme spo ...

'' (1936) * ''

The Wedding Trip ''The Wedding Trip'' (german: Die Hochzeitsreise) is a 1969 German-Italian comedy film directed by Ralf Gregan and starring Liselotte Pulver, Dieter Hallervorden and Ewa Strömberg.Bock & Bergfelder p.379 Synopsis After seven years of marriage ...

'' (1936) * '' The Girls of Uppakra'' (1936) * ''

Conflict Conflict may refer to: Arts, entertainment, and media Films * ''Conflict'' (1921 film), an American silent film directed by Stuart Paton * ''Conflict'' (1936 film), an American boxing film starring John Wayne * ''Conflict'' (1937 film) ...

'' (1937) * ''

Happy Vestköping ''Happy Vestköping'' (Swedish: ''Lyckliga Vestköping'') is a 1937 Swedish comedy film directed by Ragnar Arvedson and starring Isa Quensel, Einar Axelsson and Nils Wahlbom.Wallengren p.54 Synopsis The small Swedish town of Vestköping awaits t ...

'' (1937) * '' Good Friends and Faithful Neighbours'' (1938) * ''

A Cruise in the Albertina ''A Cruise in the Albertina'' (Swedish: ''På kryss med Albertina'') is a 1938 Swedish drama film directed by Per-Axel Branner and starring Adolf Jahr, Signe Wirff and Olav Riégo.Qvist & Von Bagh p.60 The film's sets were designed by the art dir ...

'' (1938) * ''

Emilie Högquist Emilie Sophie Högquist or Högqvist (29 April 1812 – 18 December 1846) was a Swedish stage actress. She was a star of the Royal Dramatic Theatre and has been referred to as the first celebrity within Swedish drama and known as the Swedish ...

'' (1939) * ''

The Fight Continues ''The Fight Continues'' (Swedish: ''Striden går vidare'') is a 1941 Swedish drama film directed by Gustaf Molander and starring Victor Sjöström, Renée Björling and Anne-Margrethe Björlin.Larsson & Marklund p.116 The film's art direction was ...

'' (1941) * '' Only a Woman'' (1941) * '' Life Goes On'' (1941) * ''

How to Tame a Real Man ''How to Tame a Real Man'' (Swedish: ''Så tuktas en äkta man'') is a 1941 Swedish comedy film directed by Ragnar Arvedson and starring Birgit Tengroth, Håkan Westergren and Thor Modéen.Holmstrom p.158 It was shot at the Sundbyberg Studios in ...

'' (1941) * ''

Nothing Is Forgotten ''Nothing Is Forgotten'' (Swedish: ''Man glömmer ingenting'') is a 1942 Swedish drama film directed by Åke Ohberg and starring Edvin Adolphson, Gerd Hagman and Marianne Löfgren.Qvist & Von Bagh p.30 It was shot at the Centrumateljéerna Studios ...

'' (1942) * ''

It Is My Music ''It Is My Music'' (Swedish: ''Det ar min musik'') is a 1942 Swedish comedy film directed by Börje Larsson and starring Nils Kihlberg, Eva Henning and Sigurd Wallén.Qvist & Von Bagh p.53 It was shot at the Råsunda Studios in Stockholm. The fi ...

'' (1942) * ''

We House Slaves ''We House Slaves'' (Swedish: ''Vi hemslavinnor'') is a 1942 Swedish comedy film directed by Schamyl Bauman and starring Dagmar Ebbesen, John Botvid and Ernst Eklund.Qvist & Von Bagh p.44 It was shot at the Centrumateljéerna Studios in Stockholm ...

'' (1942) * ''

There's a Fire Burning ''There's a Fire Burning'' (Swedish: ''Det brinner en eld'') is a 1943 Swedish drama film directed by Gustaf Molander and starring Inga Tidblad, Lars Hanson and Victor Sjöström. It was made at the Råsunda Studios in Stockholm. The film's sets ...

'' (1943) * ''

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'' (1943) * ''

Gentleman with a Briefcase ''Gentleman with a Briefcase'' (Swedish: ''Herre med portfölj'') is a 1943 Swedish drama film directed by Ragnar Arvedson and starring Georg Rydeberg, Irma Christenson and Anne-Margrethe Björlin.Qvist & Von Bagh p.96 It was shot at the Centrumat ...

'' (1943) * ''

Torment Torment may refer to: * The feeling of pain or suffering * Causing to suffer, torture Films * ''Torment'' (1924 film), a silent crime-drama * ''Torment'' (1944 film) (''Hets''), a Swedish film * ''Torment'' (1950 British film), a British thr ...

'' (1944) * ''

My People Are Not Yours ''My People Are Not Yours'' (Swedish: ''Mitt folk är icke ditt'') is a 1944 Swedish drama film directed by Weyler Hildebrand and starring Sonja Wigert, Gunnar Björnstrand and Hampe Faustman. It was shot at the Centrumateljéerna Studios in St ...

'' (1944) * ''

His Majesty Must Wait ''His Majesty Must Wait'' (Swedish: ''Hans Majestat får vänta'') is a 1945 Swedish comedy film directed by Gustaf Edgren and starring Sture Lagerwall, Åke Söderblom and Aino Taube.Qvist & Von Bagh p.62 It was shot at the Råsunda Studios in ...

'' (1945) * ''

Kristin Commands ''Kristin Commands'' (Swedish: ''Kristin kommenderar'') is a 1946 Swedish comedy film directed by Gustaf Edgren and starring Dagmar Ebbesen, Wanda Rothgardt and Gunnar Björnstrand.Guide to the Cinema of Sweden and Finland p.55 The film's sets w ...

'' (1946) * ''

Brita in the Merchant's House ''Brita in the Merchant's House'' (Swedish: ''Brita i grosshandlarhuset'') is a 1946 Swedish drama film directed by Åke Ohberg and starring George Fant, Eva Dahlbeck and Åke Grönberg.Qvist & Von Bagh p.58 It was shot at the Sundbyberg Studios i ...

'' (1946) * ''

Desire Desires are states of mind that are expressed by terms like "wanting", "wishing", "longing" or "craving". A great variety of features is commonly associated with desires. They are seen as propositional attitudes towards conceivable states of aff ...

'' (1946) * '' Affairs of a Model'' (1946) * ''

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'' (1947) * ''

The Night Watchman's Wife ''The Night Watchman's Wife'' (Swedish: ''Nattvaktens hustru'') is a 1947 Swedish drama film directed by Bengt Palm and starring Åke Grönberg, Britta Holmberg and Sture Lagerwall.Krawc p.321 It was shot at the Centrumateljéerna Studios in Sto ...

'' (1947) * ''

Lars Hård ''Lars Hård'' is a 1948 Swedish drama film directed by Hampe Faustman and starring George Fant, Adolf Jahr and Eva Dahlbeck.Historical Dictionary of Scandinavian Cinema p.152 It was shot at the Centrumateljéerna Studios in Stockholm. The film's ...

'' (1948) * ''

On These Shoulders ''On These Shoulders'' (Swedish: ''På dessa skuldror'') is a 1948 Swedish drama film directed by Gösta Folke and starring Ulf Palme, Anita Björk and Holger Löwenadler.Historical Dictionary of Scandinavian Cinema p.294 It was made at the Cent ...

'' (1948) * ''

Dangerous Spring ''Dangerous Spring'' (Swedish: ''Farlig vår'') is a 1949 Swedish crime drama film directed by Arne Mattsson and starring Karl-Arne Holmsten, Birger Malmsten and Jan Molander.Qvist & Von Bagh p.112 It was shot at the Råsunda Studios in Stockholm ...

'' (1949) * ''

Restaurant Intim ''Restaurant Intim'' is a 1950 Swedish drama film directed by Hampe Faustman and starring Birger Malmsten, Åke Grönberg and Mimi Nelson.Qvist & Von Bagh p.73 It was shot at the Råsunda Studios in Stockholm. The film's sets were designed by th ...

'' (1950) * '' The Quartet That Split Up'' (1950) * ''

The Kiss on the Cruise ''The Kiss on the Cruise'' (Swedish: ''Kyssen på kryssen'') is a 1950 Swedish comedy film directed by Arne Mattsson and starring Annalisa Ericson, Gunnar Björnstrand and Karl-Arne Holmsten.Qvist & Von Bagh p.148 The film's sets were designed ...

'' (1950) * ''

The Motor Cavaliers ''The Motor Cavaliers'' (Swedish: ''Motorkavaljerer'') is a 1950 Swedish comedy sports film directed by Elof Ahrle and starring Åke Söderblom, Viveca Serlachius and Sten Gester.Segrave & Martin p.273 It was shot at the Centrumateljéerna Studio ...

'' (1950) * ''

When Love Came to the Village ''When Love Came to the Village'' (Swedish: ''När kärleken kom till byn'') is a 1950 Swedish drama film directed by Arne Mattsson and starring Sven Lindberg, Ruth Kasdan and Edvin Adolphson. It was made at the Centrumateljéerna Studios in St ...

'' (1950) *''

Living on 'Hope' ''Living on 'Hope (Swedish: ''Leva på 'Hoppet) is a 1951 Swedish comedy film directed by Göran Gentele and starring Meg Westergren, Ingrid Thulin, Per Oscarsson and Gunvor Pontén.Qvist & Von Bagh p.147 It was shot at the Sundbyberg Studios of ...

'' (1951) * ''

Customs Officer Bom ''Customs Officer Bom'' (Swedish: ''Tull-Bom'') is a 1951 Swedish comedy film directed by Lars-Eric Kjellgren and starring Nils Poppe, Inga Landgré and Gunnar Björnstrand.Guide to the Cinema of Sweden and Finland p.56 The film's sets were desig ...

'' (1951) * ''

In the Arms of the Sea ''In the Arms of the Sea'' (Swedish: ''Bärande hav'') is a 1951 Swedish drama film directed by Arne Mattsson and starring Alf Kjellin, Ulf Palme, Edvin Adolphson and Eva Dahlbeck.Qvist & Von Bagh p.112 It was shot at the Centrumateljéerna Studi ...

'' (1951) * ''

My Name Is Puck ''My Name Is Puck'' (Swedish: ''Puck heter jag'') is a 1951 Swedish comedy film directed by Schamyl Bauman and starring Sickan Carlsson, Karl-Arne Holmsten and Naima Wifstrand.Qvist & Von Bagh p.39 It was shot at the Centrumateljéerna Studios in ...

'' (1951) * ''

Sköna Helena ''Sköna Helena'' ''(Beautiful Helen)'' is a Swedish musical film of 1951 directed by Gustaf Edgren, and based loosely on the story and music of the opéra bouffe ''La belle Hélène''. It was director Gustaf Edgren's last film and stars Max Hansen ...

'' (1951) * ''

In Lilac Time ''In Lilac Time'' (Swedish: ''När syrenerna blomma'') is a 1952 Swedish historical film, historical drama film directed by Ivar Johansson (director), Ivar Johansson and starring Kenne Fant, Nine-Christine Jönsson and Gudrun Brost.Qvist & Von Bag ...

'' (1952) * ''

Marianne Marianne () has been the national personification of the French Republic since the French Revolution, as a personification of liberty, equality, fraternity and reason, as well as a portrayal of the Goddess of Liberty. Marianne is displayed i ...

'' (1953) * '' The Road to Klockrike'' (1953) * ''

The Chieftain of Göinge ''The Chieftain of Göinge'' (Swedish: ''Göingehövdingen'') is a 1953 Swedish historical adventure film directed by Åke Ohberg and starring Edvin Adolphson, Alf Kjellin and Eva Dahlbeck.Klossner p.73 It was shot at the Sundbyberg Studios in ...

'' (1953) * ''

Dance, My Doll ''Dance, My Doll'' (Swedish: ''Dansa, min docka'') is a 1953 Swedish comedy film directed by Martin Söderhjelm and starring Nils Poppe, Gunnar Björnstrand, Adolf Jahr and Inga Landgré.Qvist & Von Bagh p.126 It was shot at the Råsunda Studios ...

'' (1953) * ''

The Shadow The Shadow is a fictional character created by magazine publishers Street & Smith and writer Walter B. Gibson. Originally created to be a mysterious radio show narrator, and developed into a distinct literary character in 1931 by writer Walter ...

'' (1953) * ''

All the World's Delights ''All the World's Delights'' (Swedish: ''All jordens fröjd'') is a 1953 Swedish historical drama film directed by Rolf Husberg and starring Ulla Jacobsson, Birger Malmsten and Kenne Fant.Guide to the Cinema of Sweden and Finland p.108 It is bas ...

'' (1953) * ''

The Girl from Backafall ''The Girl from Backafall'' (Swedish: ''Flickan från Backafall'') is a 1953 Swedish drama film directed by Bror Bügler and starring Viola Sundberg, Sven Lindberg and Kenne Fant.Qvist & von Bagh p.124 It is based on a poem by Gabriel Jönsson, ...

'' (1953) * ''

Uncle's ''Uncle's'' (Swedish: ''Stampen'') is a 1955 Swedish comedy film directed by and starring Nils Poppe, Ann-Marie Gyllenspetz and Holger Löwenadler.Qvist & Von Bagh p.126 It was shot at the Råsunda Studios in Stockholm. The film's sets were desi ...

'' (1955) * '' The Light from Lund'' (1955) * '' The Unicorn'' (1955) * '' The Biscuit'' (1956) * ''

The Hard Game ''The Hard Game'' (Swedish: ''Den hårda leken'') is a 1956 Swedish sports drama film directed by Lars-Eric Kjellgren and starring Sven-Eric Gamble, Ann-Marie Gyllenspetz and Åke Grönberg. It was shot at the Råsunda Studios in Stockholm and on ...

'' (1956) * ''

When the Mills are Running ''When the Mills are Running'' (Swedish: ''Där möllorna gå'') is a 1956 Swedish film directed by Bengt Järrel and starring Edvard Persson, Ingeborg Nyberg and Börje Mellvig.Qvist & von Bagh p.124 It was shot at the Sundbyberg Studios in ...

'' (1956) * ''

Mother Takes a Vacation ''Mother Takes a Vacation'' (Swedish: ''Mamma tar semester'') is a 1957 Swedish comedy film directed by Schamyl Bauman and starring Gerd Hagman, George Fant and Karl-Arne Holmsten.Qvist & Von Bagh p.44 It was shot at the Centrumateljéerna Studio ...

'' (1957)

References

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* 1891 births 1956 deaths Swedish male film actors Swedish male silent film actors 20th-century Swedish male actors {{Sweden-actor-stub