Leif Wager
Leif Christian Wager (11 February 1922 – 23 March 2002) was a Finnish actor. He appeared in 75 films and television shows between 1940 and 2001. He starred in the film Kaks' tavallista Lahtista, which was entered into the 10th Berlin International Film Festival.
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Leif Wager
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- Name
- Leif Wager
- Born
- 11 February 1922
- Birthplace
- Helsinki, Finland
- Died
- 23 March 2002
- Occupation
- Actor
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He is buried in the Hietaniemi Cemetery in Helsinki.
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Key facts
• Name — Leif Wager • Born — 11 February 1922 • Birthplace — Helsinki, Finland • Died — 23 March 2002 • Place of death — Helsinki, Finland • Occupation — Actor • Years Active — 1940–2001
Selected filmography
Selected filmography
• North Express (1947) • A Night in Rio (1951) • Island Girl (1953) • Shamrock (1953) • Sven Tuuva the Hero (1958) • Kaks' tavallista Lahtista (1960) • The Headquarters (1970) • Hobitit (1993)
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- MusicBrainz artist record for Leif Wager
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- 1.Wager en Elonet
- 2.Kustannusosakeyhtiö Otava. Mitä Missä Milloin 1952.
- 3.Uskomaton epäonni murskasi legendaarisen Leif Wagerin Hollywood-uran – ”Samalla torpedoitiin minun unelmani”.
- 4.Helsingin seurakuntayhtymä. Taiteilijainmäki V21A.
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