Sven Hugo Borg

Personal Info

Known For

Acting

Known Credits

0.4363

Gender

Male

Birthday

26-Jul-1896

Age

(130 years old)

Place of Birth

Vinslöv, Skåne län, Sweden

Also Known As
  • Sven-Hugo Borg
  • Sven Borg
  • Hugo-Sven Borg
  • Hugo Borg

Sven Hugo Borg

Biography

Sven Hugo Borg was born in Vinslöv, Skåne län, Sweden. Early in his career, Borg was a secretary with the Swedish Consulate in Los Angeles. While working at the consulate he met the actress Greta Garbo who had recently arrived in Hollywood. Garbo asked Borg to be her interpreter for an upcoming movie, to which he readily agreed. He served as Garbo's interpreter from 1925 to 1929. After interpreting for Greta, Borg decided to pursue acting as a career. He had done some dramatic work on the Swedish stage. He continued to remain with the consulate until the late 1930s. Borg became much in demand during World War II Hollywood films, playing both Nazi officers and Scandinavian resistance fighters. Throughout his acting career, Borg was an actor who portrayed a wide range of many different characters, e.g.Sverre-King of Norway in The Crusades. He died in 1981 at the age of 84 in Los Angeles, California.


Credits

The Devil with Hitler The Devil with Hitler (1942) Character: Gestapo Guard (uncredited)
Adolf Hitler, Benito and Suki Yaki are placed in a series of Three-Stooges routines, with the premise that the Board of Directors of Hell has put the Devil on notice they intend to replace him with Adolf Hitler unless he can get Hitler to commit a good deed. The devil has his work cut out for him, and doesn't appear likely to escape being replaced by the German leader.
Annie Was a Wonder Annie Was a Wonder (1949) Character: Gus
In this John Nesbitt's Passing Parade series short, narrator John Nesbitt tells the story of Scandinavian immigrant Annie Swenson, who worked as cook and housekeeper in his family's home while he was growing up.
Buzzy and the Phantom Pinto Buzzy and the Phantom Pinto (1941) Character: Kurt F. Henck
Rancher Timothy Wade is ambushed by a masked man riding a pinto horse. His young son, Buzzy Wade and the loyal ranch foreman, Dude Bates, are mystified as to who anyone would kill Wade. But, Jim Dana, a U.S. government undercover agent, has his suspicions that the reason may have been in order to acquire the ranch from Buzzy and his older sister, Ruth. Dana thinks the ranch may have a large deposit of a mineral useful to a foreign country. His suspicions are confirmed when a couple of guys with heavy-accents show up inquiring about the property.
Find the Witness Find the Witness (1937) Character: Diver
A newspaper reporter covering a famous magician's eroding marriage must later prove that the subject was responsible for his wife's murder.
To Be or Not to Be To Be or Not to Be (1942) Character: German Soldier (uncredited)
During the Nazi occupation of Poland, an acting troupe becomes embroiled in a Polish soldier's efforts to track down a German spy.
Espionage Agent Espionage Agent (1939) Character: Chauffeur
When Barry Corvall discovers that his new bride is a possible enemy agent, he resigns from the diplomatic service to go undercover to route out an espionage ring planning to destroy American industrial capability.
The Crusades The Crusades (1935) Character: Sverre, the Norse King
King Richard the Lionhearted launches a crusade to preserve Christianity in Jerusalem.
Little Nellie Kelly Little Nellie Kelly (1940) Character: Immigrant at Citizenship Ceremony (uncredited)
Nellie Kelly, the daughter of Irish immigrants, patches up differences between her father and maternal grandfather while rising to the top on Broadway.
Captain Pirate Captain Pirate (1952) Character: Swede
In 1690, years have passed since Captain Blood was pardoned by the Crown for his daring deeds against the Spanish on the Spanish Main, and he is living quietly on his plantation in the West Indies, practicing medicine and planning his marriage to Isabella. But his peaceful existence is shattered when Hilary Evans arrives and arrests him on a piracy charge. Somebody has been raiding the islands, and making it appear it was Captain Blood. In order to prove his innocence, Captain Blood has to sail again under the "Jolly Roger."
Dangerous Waters Dangerous Waters (1936) Character: Sailor (uncredited)
While a ship captain is at sea dealing with a mutiny among his crew, his wife is at home having an affair with his best friend.
Action in the North Atlantic Action in the North Atlantic (1943) Character: Norwegian Seaman (uncredited)
Merchant Marine sailors Joe Rossi (Humphrey Bogart) and Steve Jarvis (Raymond Massey) are charged with getting a supply vessel to Russian allies as part of a sea convoy. When the group of ships comes under attack from a German U-boat, Rossi and Jarvis navigate through dangerous waters to evade Nazi naval forces. Though their mission across the Atlantic is extremely treacherous, they are motivated by the opportunity to strike back at the Germans, who sank one of their earlier ships.
They Came to Blow Up America They Came to Blow Up America (1943) Character: Cmdr. Ullrich Hauser
Based on a true incident that occurred in 1942 when nine Nazi saboteurs were put ashore on the coast of Long Island, New York, by submarine, with orders to blow up various defense installations.
Fortunes of Captain Blood Fortunes of Captain Blood (1950) Character: Swede
When he unwittingly sends some of his men into a trap, pirate Captain Peter Blood decides to rescue them. They've been taken prisoner by the Spanish Marquis de Riconete who is now using them as slave labor harvesting pearls from the sea.
They Raid by Night They Raid by Night (1942) Character: Dalberg
The British Commandos send Bob Owen to Norway to prepare for a raid. His mission also includes freeing General Heden who is being held by the Nazis. His aides include Eric Falken and Harry. Inga, a Norwegian girl to whom Falken was once engaged but who has become the sweetheart of Oberst Von Ritter, betrays their hiding place.
Slave Ship Slave Ship (1937) Character: Crew Member
Action-filled drama about a ship captain, ashamed of his background in the slave trade, forced against his will to again transport human cargo.
Law of the Timber Law of the Timber (1941) Character: Olaf (as Sven-Hogo Borg)
PRC Pictures' final 1941 release, Law of the Timber was based on a story by North Woods specialist James Oliver Curwood.
Let's Fall in Love Let's Fall in Love (1933) Character: Eric
A carnival girl pretends to be Swedish in order to win a movie role.
Mystery Sea Raider Mystery Sea Raider (1940) Character: Sven
June McCarthy has unwittingly aided an undercover Nazi naval officer with acquiring a "mother ship" for German submarines in the Atlantic.
Invisible Agent Invisible Agent (1942) Character: German Captain (uncredited)
The Invisible Man's grandson uses his secret formula to spy on Nazi Germany.
I'll Love You Always I'll Love You Always (1935) Character: Hamlet
Nora Clegg, an actress, marries Carl Brent, an unemployed young engineer, whose estimation of his worth and ability keeps him from getting a job. He finally acquires a position that will require him to go to Russia for a period of time, while Nora goes back to the stage during his absence. But he loses out on the job at the last minute, and rather than tell Nora he has failed again, he steals a roll of money from his prospective employer to buy some things for Nora and go out and have a good time before, she things, his departure. His departure is to jail rather than Russia and he hides the truth from Nora by having an acquaintance mail his letters from Russia. He then finds out that Nora is pregnant.
Dangerously They Live Dangerously They Live (1941) Character: U-Boat Under Officer (uncredited)
A New York City doctor tries to rescue a young woman from Nazi agents.
Désirée Désirée (1954) Character: Aide (uncredited)
In Marseilles, France in 1794, Desiree Clary, a young millinery clerk, becomes infatuated with Napoleon Bonaparte, but winds up wedding General Jean-Baptiste Berandotte, an aid to Napoleon who later joins the forces that bring about the Emperor's downfall. Josephine Beauharnais, a worldly courtesan marries Napoleon and becomes Empress of France, but is then cast aside by her spouse when she proves unable to produce an heir to the throne.
Address Unknown Address Unknown (1944) Character: Angry German at Play (uncredited)
When a German art dealer living in the US returns to his native country he finds himself attracted to Nazi propaganda.
Above Suspicion Above Suspicion (1943) Character: German Guard (Uncredited)
Two newlyweds spy on the Nazis for the British Secret Service during their honeymoon in Europe.
Espionage Espionage (1937) Character: Masseuse
Two reporters pose as man and wife in order to get the goods on a munitions supplier and the rumours of war in Europe.
Santa Fe Santa Fe (1951) Character: 'Swede' Swanstrom
After their service in the Civil War, four brothers go their separate ways, but later find themselves on opposite sides of a final showdown.
The Moon Is Down The Moon Is Down (1943) Character: Sergeant (uncredited)
The story of a small town in Norway that resists German occupation during World War II. Based on a John Steinbeck novel.
The Country Doctor The Country Doctor (1936) Character: Logger (uncredited)
A doctor has a rough time obtaining the money for his services in a lumber town until he delivers quintuplets.
Theodora Goes Wild Theodora Goes Wild (1936) Character: Bartender (uncredited)
The small-town prudes of Lynnfield are up in arms over 'The Sinner,' a sexy best-seller. They little suspect that author 'Caroline Adams' is really Theodora Lynn, scion of the town's leading family. Michael Grant, devil-may-care book jacket illustrator, penetrates Theodora's incognito and sets out to 'free her' from Lynnfield against her will. But Michael has a secret too, and gets a taste of his own medicine.
The Son of Davy Crockett The Son of Davy Crockett (1941) Character: Swede
Dave Crockett comes to the aid of ranchers living on the Yucca Strip, who want their area made part of the United States. A greedy land baron, however, wants the property as his own.
Man Hunt Man Hunt (1941) Character: N/A
Shortly before the start of WW2, renowned British big-game hunter Alan Thorndike, vacationing in Bavaria, has Hitler in his gun sight. He is captured, beaten, left for dead, and escapes back to London where he is hounded by Nazi agents and aided by a young woman.
Captain Caution Captain Caution (1940) Character: Sailor
When her father dies, a young girl helps a young man take command of the ship to fight the British during the war of 1812.
It's Always Fair Weather It's Always Fair Weather (1955) Character: Svenson - Masseur (uncredited)
Three World War II buddies promise to meet at a specified place and time 10 years after the war. They keep their word only to discover how far apart they've grown. But the reunion sparks memories of youthful dreams that haven't been fulfilled -- and slowly, the three men reevaluate their lives and try to find a way to renew their friendship.
Comrade X Comrade X (1940) Character: Streetcar Passenger
An American reporter smuggling news out of Soviet Moscow is blackmailed into helping a beautiful Communist leave the country.
This Land Is Mine This Land Is Mine (1943) Character: German Soldier
Somewhere in Europe, in a city occupied by the Nazis, a gentle school teacher finds himself torn between collaboration and resistance, cowardice and courage.
Rose-Marie Rose-Marie (1928) Character: Hudson
Sergeant Malone of the Mounties and effeminate Etienne Doray are both in love with Rose-Marie, but she doesn't light up until soldier of fortune Jim Kenyon drifts into the post. Soon Jim is accused of murder but he escapes.
Reunion in Reno Reunion in Reno (1951) Character: Swedish Waiter
A little girl enlists the aid of an attorney to obtain a divorce from her parents. Breezy B comedy was loosely remade as Irreconcilable Differences.
Appointment in Berlin Appointment in Berlin (1943) Character: Stockholm Waiter (uncredited)
The "war of nerves" which gripped the European continent in 1938, is the background for this war thriller starring George Sanders.
The Affairs of Jimmy Valentine The Affairs of Jimmy Valentine (1942) Character: Olaf
A New York radio personality travels to the small town of Fernville to oversee a contest to identify retired safecracker Jimmy Valentine, believed to be living there under an assumed name. The close-knit town of upstanding citizens is understandably upset by this venture, all the moreso when some of its citizens begin to be murdered. The radio personality and the local newspaper's young daughter collaborate on solving the murders while revealing Valentine, who has become one of the suspects.
Death Rides the Range Death Rides the Range (1939) Character: Baron Starkoff
A wounded archaeologist crawls into the camp of three kindhearted cowboys. When the cowboys bring him to a nearby trading post, he's murdered after he lets slip a secret about a hidden cave. Investigating his death, Ken and his friends encounter a land dispute between a pair of neighboring ranches, an arrogant German baron and a mysterious shack that houses a great secret.
None Shall Escape None Shall Escape (1944) Character: German Soldier (uncredited)
Through flashbacks going as far back as the end of WW1, the story of a Nazi war criminal is exposed during his trial.



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