Margaretha Krook

Personal Info

Known For

Acting

Known Credits

3.65

Gender

Female

Birthday

15-Oct-1925

Age

(99 years old)

Place of Birth

Stockholm, Stockholms län, Sweden

Also Known As
  • Margaretha Knutsdotter Krook
  • Margareta Krook

Margaretha Krook

Biography

Margaretha Knutsdotter Krook (15 October 1925 – 7 May 2001) was a Swedish stage and film actress. She won the Eugene O'Neill Award in 1974. In 1976, she won the Guldbagge Award for Best Actress for the film Release the Prisoners to Spring.[


Credits

Den magiska cirkeln Den magiska cirkeln (1970) Character: Ingvar's mother
Loosely based on the Sala gang, a group of five people that committed murders and thefts in Sweden in the 1930s.
Swedenhielms Swedenhielms (1961) Character: N/A
Tv play based on Hjalmar Bergmans play Swedenhielms from 1923.
Den hemliga vännen Den hemliga vännen (1990) Character: The wife
A woman humiliates and shouts at her husband, before she ties him up and disappears. He frees himself and calls a friend who comes over. He tries to tell the friend how his wife treats him but the friend does not seem to understand or accept what he is saying. The man then puts on his wife’s negligee and suggest a role-play in order for the friend to understand better. The man plays his wife while the friend plays the man. After a while they switch roles. Later the wife returns with a male friend, a psychologist, to find her husband and his friend in female attire.
Mamma, pappa, barn Mamma, pappa, barn (1978) Character: The grandmother
During an afternoon and evening, we follow a family's everyday life. From the child's perspective, we see how the bizarre the world can seem sometimes.
Adamsson i Sverige Adamsson i Sverige (1966) Character: Astrid Samuelsson
Rikard Adamsson, a young man dreaming of becoming a writer, lives a wild and dissolute bohemian life. A ferocious fighter with a heart of gold and a great taste for women. In the military service he gets in trouble, runs away, returns and is sentenced to prison. Inside he finishes his first novel. However, no publisher is interested.
Ringlek Ringlek (1982) Character: The actress
Scrutinizes the sexual morals and class ideology of its day through a series of encounters between pairs of characters, shown before or after a sexual encounter. A prostitute is cheated out of her money by a drug-dealer, in the next scene the dealer seduces a maid, who in turn is hit by the son of her employer, and so on, until an actress engages in a little hanky-panky with the count, who - and this is where the circle joins - in a final scene ends up at the prostitute's apartment.
Skuggan av Mart Skuggan av Mart (1983) Character: Mrs. Angelica
About the foolish and lost Gabriel who lives entirely in the shadow of his brother, the brave soldier Mart who died in the war and is continuously immortalized by the dominant mother.
Mamma gör revolution Mamma gör revolution (1950) Character: N/A
Ester is a housewife and struggles for the family but is oppressed by both her husband and her oldest children. When Ester's sister comes to visit for a week, she sees what is going on in the family and she tries to convince Ester to come with her to the city and live with her. Just as a small test.
Dödsdansen Dödsdansen (1980) Character: N/A
Edgar and Alice have been married 25 years. Now their marriage is falling apart as all the pent up bitterness is starting to break through.
Vita nejlikan Vita nejlikan (1974) Character: Margit
An absent-minded University teacher lives a double life as an impostor. His butler helps him find victims.
Snacka går ju... Snacka går ju... (1981) Character: Gun
SG and Acke are two aged photographers dreaming about their big scoop. They no longer get the major assignments and feel that time has passed them by. At a party Acke takes a photo of a company leader getting intimate with one of the guests. Now they get their big chance, or so they think.
Kvinnofest 1981 Kvinnofest 1981 (1981) Character: N/A
A gala performance at Cirkus in Stockholm ahead of the International Women's Day on March 8, 1981.
Patrasket Patrasket (1966) Character: Majken
A poor Jewish family, called the Riffraff by the author, puts the great Joe Meng at the heart of high-flying plans and imaginative flair.
Det går an Det går an (1963) Character: N/A
Albert falls in love with Sara, but she doesn't want a conventional marriage.
Kattresan Kattresan (1982) Character: Narrator (voice)
Based on the classic swedish children's book from 1909. Kattresan is the story of a little girl that sets out on a great adventure with a strange cat.
Adam och Eva Adam och Eva (1963) Character: Ms. Nyfröjd
Eva discovers a contest of an altarpiece. Her husband Adam makes a simple sketch. Adam wins the competition. The success makes Adam famous.
Träfracken Träfracken (1966) Character: Nurse Ann Wahlman
The plot revolves around a sadistic doctor, a macabre gravedigger, an innocent girl, sabotage, sex and violent death. The beautiful Vivi Sander is living a rough life and is deeply in debt. She tries to force her family to sell the house to make ends meet. Vivi's car crash after a sabotage. She is injured and brought to a medical center where she meets the perverted Dr. Wester.
Fröken Rosita Fröken Rosita (1960) Character: N/A
Play by Federico Garcia Lorca. Swedish interpretation of Hjalmar Gullberg and Karin Alin.
Tre långa kvinnor Tre långa kvinnor (1997) Character: N/A
Three women in different ages. Based on the theatre play Three Tall Women by Edward Albee.
Stängda dörrar Stängda dörrar (1981) Character: Inès Serrano
Inès, Estelle, and Garcin are condemned to be together in a single room and soon start arguing and accusing each other.
Hon kräver upprättelse Hon kräver upprättelse (1978) Character: N/A
It's New Year's Eve and she sits alone on her floor accompanied by the glamour and bustle of her neighbors and her own bitterness .
Lita på mej, älskling! Lita på mej, älskling! (1961) Character: Mrs. Nilsson
Anna and Karl are a young couple in Stockholm, unable to find an apartment of their own. However, they play matchmakers to make their friends Fredrik and Ulla to get together, getting an apartment of their own that way. Plot by Mattias Thuresson.
Bröllopet Bröllopet (1973) Character: Sofia Långsjö
"The Marriage" - Eva and Kent are planning to get married. Their bridal stag parties causes some problems. The wedding reception will serve moonshine since the regular booze is capsized at sea.
Nationalmonumentet Nationalmonumentet (1977) Character: Fru Olsson
The sculptor Erik Some gets commissioned to create a national monument. His sculpture gets rejected but it's the starting point for a lot of political and light-hearted complications.
Alf Sjöberg - mästaren Alf Sjöberg - mästaren (1983) Character: N/A
Alf Sjöberg (1903-1980) was Swedens greatest theater director of the 20th century and as a film director the first of international importance since the silent film era. He won the Grand Prix du Festival at the Cannes Film Festival twice.
Monismanien 1995 Monismanien 1995 (1975) Character: Prosecutor
In a fictional future totalitarian society ruled as a one-party state. A teacher commits the crime to teach their students to think independently and is therefore being stalked. The fictional Monismania also appeared in Astrid Lindgren's saga about the witch Pomperipossa in the Monismanian 1976.
Duo jag Duo jag (1991) Character: The analyst
Gösta Ekman and Kent Andersson play two men, living together for a long time. One a small, skinny and unknown poet - the other a large, famous and celebrated actor.
Ett drömspel Ett drömspel (1963) Character: N/A
"A dream play" - This made-for-television film constituted Bergman’s first production of Strindberg’s A Dream Play – a play he would revisit three times more. Gunnar Ollén’s Malmö crew was behind this, for its time, prestigious and costly theatre production, involving more than 40 actors and no less than 75 extras.
Topaze Topaze (1963) Character: Suzy Courtois
A shy but righteous teacher - Topaze - with no social skills what so ever, gradually becomes aware of the realities of human societies and finally learns to master the rules at level far superior to his former mentor, Laurent Castel-Benac.
Sköna juveler Sköna juveler (1984) Character: Old Woman
In a dystopian future two private detectives try to find a stolen bracelet.
Tingel Tangel på Tyrol Tingel Tangel på Tyrol (1990) Character: N/A
A show/happening recorded at restaurant Tyrol in Stockholm.
Jönssonligan på Mallorca Jönssonligan på Mallorca (1989) Character: Gertrude Germann
Vanheden and Dynamit-Harry, together with Harry's fiancée Doris, are in Mallorca while Sickan is still in Stockholm. However, Wall-Enberg talks him into doing a break-in at Las Palmas cathedral in Mallorca. Once persuaded, he can't resist the temptation and travels to Mallorca as well. However, Wall-Enberg obviously can't be trusted. Sickan is framed, caught and put in jail. While being escorted home to Sweden again, Vanheden and Harry sets up a plan to break him free. Sickan, once free, wants payback. The gang discover that an antiques dealer called Germann has something to do with the whole thing and that she's also collaborating with Wall-Enberg. The gang then decide to take a closer look at her and her antiques and they discover that there's a heist being planned against the cathedral in Palma.
De flyvende djævle De flyvende djævle (1985) Character: Hildegarde Altenburg
A family of aerialists decides to go after the $250,000 prize being offered to any group that can execute a complicated trapeze maneuver. However, personal dramas and financial difficulties soon threaten to overtake the flyers' pursuit of the elusive quadruple somersault. The film received a Robert Award as the best Danish film of 1985.
Den beslöjade damen Den beslöjade damen (1977) Character: Damen Svensson
Fredrik is a male feminist who has a big fight with his wife one morning. When a widow shows up in their home and starts telling his wife how great it is to be a widow he flees the apartment but finds himself constantly followed by a gang of women.
Fröken Julie Fröken Julie (1951) Character: Governess
Based on the play by August Strindberg, Miss Julie vividly depicts the battle of the sexes and classes that ensues when Julie, a wealthy businessman's daughter, falls for Jean, her father's bitter servant.
Bara en mor Bara en mor (1949) Character: Berta
A poor woman in a Swedish farming community struggles to feed her large family and is torn by her passion for two different men.
Storm över Tjurö Storm över Tjurö (1954) Character: Augusta
Karl Oskar Bohm looks back at his life, his estranged daughter Augusta and his wife Sofia.
Söndagspromenaden Söndagspromenaden (1971) Character: Suleima
A tale about the Coriander family at the turn of the century.
Rika barn leka bäst Rika barn leka bäst (1997) Character: Bordellkonsulten
Six women get fired from a bank while the director gets a huge raise.
En vandring i solen En vandring i solen (1978) Character: Ellen
Tore Andersson is a depressed 43 year old sport journalist living in Stockholm. His girlfriend has left him so he decides to take a vacation in Cyprus.
Släpp fångarne loss - det är vår! Släpp fångarne loss - det är vår! (1975) Character: Judge's daughter
Small and short Frida lives with her long, tall friend in a house in the countryside. Frida rejects the idea that people who have committed crimes should be locked up. One day their own house is burgled by Harald. He is sentenced to prison. Acting in accordance with her philosophy, Frida decides to use all means possible to make it possible for Harald to escape.
Picassos äventyr Picassos äventyr (1978) Character: Dona Maria
Already in his childhood, Pablo Picasso shows talent for painting and is sent to the Academy of Arts in Madrid. He becomes a painter but has to live in Paris in poverty. But one day he is discovered by a rich American millionaire and starts to earn money. But he wastes his talent by painting plates. He meets the famous people of the 1920s; Gertrude Stein, Alice B. Toklas, Appolinaire, Hitler and Churchill.
Den goda viljan Den goda viljan (1992) Character: Blenda Bergman
In this film about Ingmar Bergman's parents, Henrik Bergman is studying for the priesthood and trying to make ends meet when he encounters the lovely, affluent Anna. Despite their social differences, Henrik and Anna fall in love, wed and move to the country. They lead a quiet life as Henrik works as a priest, but it isn't long before the simple people and plain surroundings make Anna long for a more lavish lifestyle, which causes marital stress.
Mannen som slutade röka Mannen som slutade röka (1972) Character: Prostitute
The Plot focuses on Dante Alighieri, a young man who loves smoking. When his father dies Dante inherits $17 million on one special condition: He must give up smoking in 14 days and then stay smoke-free for an entire year. If he fails, his uncle inherits the $17 million instead. Dante has a living hell while trying to quit, and hires a private detective agency called Little Secret Service who he gives free hands to stop him from smoking, While his uncle, who has taken up smoking himself, also does everything he can to make Dante smoke again.
Ministern Ministern (1970) Character: The Mother
A film that questions the right of parents to force their children into the adult world's rational behavior. A 6-year-old revolt by going to a lawyer and ask for a divorce from their parents.
Nära livet Nära livet (1958) Character: Dr. Larsson (uncredited)
Three women in a maternity ward reveal their lives and intimate thoughts to each other.
Brusten himmel Brusten himmel (1982) Character: Grandma
Erika is 13 years and lives with her parents and her grandmother in the far north of Sweden in the 1940's. The family is depressed and disappointed in life. Erika dreams of a separate being in another world.
Morrhår och ärtor Morrhår och ärtor (1986) Character: Mother
Life isn't easy for the indecisive 40-year-old Claes-Henrik. Should he choose his mom or his girlfriend?
Barabbas Barabbas (1953) Character: Woman in robbers cave
The story about the thief who didn't get crucified because Jesus was choosen to take his place.
SOPOR SOPOR (1981) Character: Gösta Bohman
One Monday morning, a thousand children leave the suburb of Farsta and go to Stockholm to occupy the Royal Castle. The children have formed a group called S.O.P.O.R. as a protest against the way adults treat them and have destroyed their future. They demand that the robots in the industry are replaced by humans to create job opportunities. They take the royal family as hostages.
Sverige åt svenskarna Sverige åt svenskarna (1980) Character: N/A
This farce cocerns Sweden's King Gustav (Per Oscarsson who plays all the lead roles). The royal monarchs of three major European countries are patiently or not-so-patiently hovering on the sidelines while watching the future King Gustav closely. No single king appears to possess the brains he was born with, so history seems to be made by default, as it were. Gustav does blunder around, but not enough to miss being crowned king. As a result, France, England, and Germany invade Sweden hoping to take by force what they could not gain by incompetence.
Änkan Änkan (1969) Character: Polly Grey
Farce about an out of work actor that one day gets the chance to play the role he never got to play before.
Mr. Ernest Mr. Ernest (1961) Character: Miss Prism
Mr. Worthing and Mr. Moncrieff both use the pseudonym Ernest, leading to a lot of misunderstandings.
Persona Persona (1966) Character: The Doctor
A young nurse, Alma, is put in charge of Elisabeth Vogler: an actress who is seemingly healthy in all respects, but will not talk. As they spend time together, Alma speaks to Elisabeth constantly, never receiving any answer.
Jag Jag (1966) Character: Bus driver
A young man is seeking an identity.
Medea Medea (1963) Character: Medea
Medea is a powerful witch who gets revenge on her cheating husband Jason by killing their children.
Svenska bilder Svenska bilder (1964) Character: Mrs Kronback
The unemployed Timjan discover Mejram singing and instantly fall in love with her.
Onkel Vanja Onkel Vanja (1994) Character: Maria
A retired professor has returned to his estate to live with his beautiful young wife, Yelena. The estate originally belonged to his first wife, now deceased; her mother and brother still live there and manage the farm.
Salka Valka Salka Valka (1954) Character: Sigurlína Jónsdóttir
A coming of age story about young Salka Valka who lives in the small fishing village of Íseyri. She is doing well for herself as a partner in a small fishing boat, but people believe she is financed by her deceased mother's former fiance, Steinthór, who disappeared on their wedding day many years ago. Salka becomes infatuated with the idealistic Arnaldur who wants to start a workers union, much to the opposition of local entrepreneur Bogesen. The past comes to haunt her in the return of Steinthór but Salka fends off his advances only to lose the restless Arnaldur away. http://www.icelandicfilmcentre.is
Och ge oss skuggorna Och ge oss skuggorna (1993) Character: Carlotta O'Neill
It is the 61st birthday of the American author Eugene O'Neill. He is sick, old and his name has started to fade from the public consciousness. His wife Carlotta Monterey is far from supporting, in fact she constantly reminds him of his shortcomings and unfulfilled dreams. Their sons, Eugene Jr. and Shane come to congratulate him (and perhaps expecting to get some money). But they are unable to help their father, since they have their own problems: Eugene Jr. is an alcoholic, Shane is doing drugs.
Gossip Gossip (2000) Character: Ingrid Seth
A Hollywood producer auditions ten Swedish actresses for the title role in a big-budget remake of Greta Garbo's classic Queen Christina.
Bröllopsbesvär Bröllopsbesvär (1964) Character: Mary
A wealthy butcher, fond of liquor and women is about to marry a much younger woman. The woman's father has locked himself in the attic and refuses to come to the wedding.
Körsbärsträdgården Körsbärsträdgården (1970) Character: Ljubov Andrejevna Ranevskaja
Television adaptation of Chekhov's story about the spoiled widow Madame Ranevskaya.
Karin Månsdotter Karin Månsdotter (1954) Character: Karin's sister
Karin does not belong to the nobility but nevertheless marries the mentally ill king Erik XIV and becomes queen of Sweden. The king's skilled counsellor Göran Persson wants a royal policy supporting the people and supported by it. But in relation to the nobility the king oscillates between provocative strength and unpredictable weakness. Göran arranges that some very powerful noblemen are killed. Subsequently the king tries to have them convicted of high treason by the parliament. He forgets the manuscript, mixes up all facts, and the noblemen are acquitted. But Göran speedily gathers another parliament and has them convicted. Meanwhile Erik apologises because of the unjust murders. Hence Erik is dethroned and imprisoned. Göran is executed. Karin is restricted to a castle in Finland. In the prison Erik believes that he is still the king and gives the guards presents such as all fishes in the Baltic Sea.
Bokhandlaren som slutade bada Bokhandlaren som slutade bada (1969) Character: Amelie Arbel
A sleepy village around 1910. Jacob, the owner of a book store in a small town is a member of a club who baths together every Sunday. He is uninterested in women until Amelie Arbel moves into the town. She is both rich and seductive and he marries her. After the marriage he discovers that she can be very troublesome.



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