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
Little Anna and the Tall Uncle (2012)
as Långa Farbrorn
Tomas Revy (1992)
as Various
My Big Fat Father (1992)
as Waiter
Det Bästa med Albert & Herbert (2005)
as Herbert Karlsson
The Serpent's Way (1986)
as Jacob
During the Journey to Melonia (1989)
as (Ariel)
Shed No Tears (2013)
as Rolle
Rika barn leka bäst (1997)
as Dir. Johansson
Lovisa och Carl Michael (2005)
as Carl Michael Bellman
The Dog Hotel (2000)
as Hotellvärden (voice)
JerryMaya's Detective Agency – The Secret of the Train Robber (2020)
as Train Conductor
Sista föreställningen (1986)
as Arne
The Journey to Melonia (1989)
as Ariel (voice)
Stall-Erik and the Snapphans (—)
as Bonde
Bröllop, begravning och dop - filmen (2021)
Actor
Boys On Film 13: Trick & Treat (2015)
as Erik (segment "A Last Farewell")
Sophie's World (1999)
as Alberto Knox
Sommarkvetter (1988)
as Herbert Karlsson
The Crown Jewels (2011)
as Samnerud
Gisslan (1996)
as Pat
Göta Canal 4: Win or Disappear (2022)
as Petras farbror
Love and Lemons (2013)
as Sven
Life at Any Cost (1998)
as Himself
1939 (1989)
Actor
Allsångsscenen är din Håkan Hellström (2013)
as Self
Bulan (1990)
as Nisse
Var inte rädd, Långa Farbrorn (2011)
Actor
Mending Hugo's Heart (2017)
as Cirkusdirektör Casall
Adam & Eva (1997)
as Eva's father
Mordet på Skolgatan 15 (1984)
as Herbert Karlsson
Pax (2010)
as Andrew
The Man from Majorca (1984)
as Lars Martin 'Johan' Johansson
Håkan Hellström på Ullevi den 7 juni 2014 (2014)
as Self
A Last Farewell (2014)
as Erik
I huvudet på en filmskapare (2019)
as Self
One in a Million (1995)
as Torsten Södergren
The Cake General (2018)
as Ivar
The Diver (2000)
as The Captain
Humorgalan 2013 (2013)
as Tomas von Brömssen
Sten-Åke Cederhöks avskedsföreställning (1989)
as Self
Day by Day (2022)
as Tage
The Magic Circle (1970)
as Anders
Misfire (1978)
as Per Jonasson, photographer
Från regnormarnas liv (1998)
as H C Andersen
The Best View (2011)
as Bertil
Flickan som inte kunde säga nej (1982)
as Vilhelm
Christmas Oratorio (1996)
as Cannon king
Football Player at Midnight (2005)
Actor
Sune - Best Man (2019)
as Morfar Helmer
The Secret (2009)
as Self
A Dog's Tale (1988)
as (voice)
Jonas and the Dog (2005)
as (voice)
Gamen (1973)
as Francesco Melzi
Karlsvognen (1992)
Actor
Hela härligheten (1998)
as Torsten
Import-Export (2005)
as Jans far
Bo Widerberg regisserar (2015)
Actor
Marerittet (1989)
as Nils
Skenäktenskap (2002)
as Lars