Tomas von Brömssen
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Tomas von Brömssen, born 8 May 1943 in Örgryte, Gothenburg, is a Swedish actor known for his versatile performances in theatre, film and television. He became particularly known for his role as the somewhat lost scrap dealer's son Herbert in the popular TV series Albert & Herbert. The series was a great success and established von Brömssen as one of Sweden's most beloved actors. After studying at the Statens scenskola in Malmö, where he graduated in 1969, von Brömssen began his career with Unga Teatern in Malmö and appeared early in TV productions such as Hemkomsten. He returned to Gothenburg in the 1970s and became a central figure at the Gothenburg City Theatre and the Folkteatern. During the 1980s he was also a recurring figure in revues, including at the Liseberg Theatre where he staged his own revue, Tomas' revue, which was a great success. In addition to his success on stage, von Brömssen has had a significant film career, where he has appeared in films such as Mannen från Mallorca (1984) and Mitt liv som hund (1985). He received a Guldbagge for best male lead in Bo Widerberg's Lust och fägring stor (1995), and has also been nominated for a Guldbagge for his role in Ormens väg på hälleberget (1986). As one of Gothenburg's most prominent cultural figures, von Brömssen was awarded the Göteborg Citizen of the Year award in 1995. His flexibility as an actor has made him a beloved figure both on the stage and on TV, where he has also played in TV series such as Saltön (2005, 2007, 2010) and Från regnormarnas liv (1998). In recent years, von Brömssen has continued to be active, including through his involvement in theater productions by Eva Bergman and debuting in a musical in 2023. He has also appeared in revues on a regular basis and has a passion for playing the clarinet, which he has shared with his audience in various contexts.
Known for
Credits
All Things Fair (1995)
as Kjell
My Life as a Dog (1985)
as Ingemar's Uncle Gunnar
Rika barn leka bäst (1997)
as Dir. Johansson
Little Anna and the Tall Uncle (2012)
as Långa Farbrorn
Shed No Tears (2013)
as Rolle
Love and Lemons (2013)
as Sven
Tomas Revy (1992)
as Various
The Journey to Melonia (1989)
as Ariel (voice)
Det Bästa med Albert & Herbert (2005)
as Herbert Karlsson
Sommarkvetter (1988)
as Herbert Karlsson
Gisslan (1996)
as Pat
Sophie's World (1999)
as Alberto Knox
The Crown Jewels (2011)
as Samnerud
Sista föreställningen (1986)
as Arne
Bulan (1990)
as Nisse
The Dog Hotel (2000)
as Hotellvärden (voice)
During the Journey to Melonia (1989)
as (Ariel)
Mending Hugo's Heart (2017)
as Cirkusdirektör Casall
A Dog's Tale (1988)
as (voice)
My Big Fat Father (1992)
as Waiter
Humorgalan 2013 (2013)
as Tomas von Brömssen
1939 (1989)
Actor
The Serpent's Way (1986)
as Jacob
Från regnormarnas liv (1998)
as H C Andersen
The Man from Majorca (1984)
as Lars Martin 'Johan' Johansson
The Magic Circle (1970)
as Anders
Bröllop, begravning och dop - filmen (2021)
Actor
Håkan Hellström på Ullevi den 7 juni 2014 (2014)
as Self
JerryMaya's Detective Agency – The Secret of the Train Robber (2020)
as Train Conductor
Mordet på Skolgatan 15 (1984)
as Herbert Karlsson
Boys On Film 13: Trick & Treat (2015)
as Erik (segment "A Last Farewell")
The Diver (2000)
as The Captain
Adam & Eva (1997)
as Eva's father
Karlsvognen (1992)
Actor
Allsångsscenen är din Håkan Hellström (2013)
as Self
Life at Any Cost (1998)
as Himself
Var inte rädd, Långa Farbrorn (2011)
Actor
Import-Export (2005)
as Jans far
Stall-Erik and the Snapphans (—)
as Bonde
Sune - Best Man (2019)
as Morfar Helmer
Jonas and the Dog (2005)
as (voice)
Lovisa och Carl Michael (2005)
as Carl Michael Bellman
Day by Day (2022)
as Tage
Sten-Åke Cederhöks avskedsföreställning (1989)
as Self
The Cake General (2018)
as Ivar
Hela härligheten (1998)
as Torsten
Pax (2010)
as Andrew
Göta Canal 4: Win or Disappear (2022)
as Petras farbror
The Best View (2011)
as Bertil
Christmas Oratorio (1996)
as Cannon king
Football Player at Midnight (2005)
Actor
One in a Million (1995)
as Torsten Södergren
A Last Farewell (2014)
as Erik
Bo Widerberg regisserar (2015)
Actor
Gamen (1973)
as Francesco Melzi
Misfire (1978)
as Per Jonasson, photographer
Skenäktenskap (2002)
as Lars
The Secret (2009)
as Self
I huvudet på en filmskapare (2019)
as Self
Flickan som inte kunde säga nej (1982)
as Vilhelm
Marerittet (1989)
as Nils