Sten-Åke Cederhök

Sten-Åke Cederhök

Personal information

Known for
Acting
Known credits
20
Gender
Male
Born
January 30, 1913
Died
January 14, 1990
Place of birth
Gislaved, Jönköpings län, Sweden

Biography

Sten-Åke Cederhök, born Carlsson on 30 January 1913 in Båraryd parish in Jönköping County, was a Swedish revue artist, comedian and actor. He grew up in Gothenburg and made his debut in 1929 in Alingsås Folkets Park in a folk play. During the 1930s he worked on various theatre stages, including at the Hagateatern in Gothenburg, and became a well-known entertainer in the city.

Cederhök had a long career in revue and theatre and made his breakthrough with his work with Veckans Revy at Liseberg, which he directed for 25 years. His best-known role came through the TV series Albert & Herbert (1974), where he played one of the two main roles as the charismatic scrap dealer Albert. Cederhök also appeared in other popular programs such as Jubel i busken (1968) and played roles in films and TV series such as Ett köpmanshus i skärgården and Skärgårdsflirt.

In addition to his acting career, Cederhök was a passionate supporter of the football team GAIS and wrote several songs about the club. His last performance was at Liseberg in 1989, and he died on 14 January 1990. He is buried at Kvastekulla griftegård in Partille.

Popular

Julkalendern
Show
1960

Julkalendern

Show · 1960

Albert & Herbert
Show
1974

Albert & Herbert

Show · 1974

One Way Ticket
Movie
1988

One Way Ticket

Movie · 1988

Anderssonskans Kalle
Movie
1972

Anderssonskans Kalle

Movie · 1972

Anderssonskans Kalle i busform
Movie
1973

Anderssonskans Kalle i busform

Movie · 1973

Kungajakt
Movie
1944

Kungajakt

Movie · 1944