Hjördis Genberg
Hjördis Paulina Genberg | |
|---|---|
Jämtland county, Sweden | |
| Died | 24 December 1997 (aged 78) , Switzerland |
| Occupation(s) | Model, actress |
| Spouses | |
| Children | 2 |
Hjördis Paulina Genberg (10 November 1919 – 24 December 1997) was a Swedish actress and model. She was the second wife of English actor and author David Niven. Genberg was among the first supermodels of Sweden.[1][2]
Life
Hjördis Genberg was born on 10 November 1919 in
In 1943, she made her breakthrough as an actress in the film
She married the businessman Carl-Gustav Tersmeden in 1946. They divorced in 1947.
In January 1948, Genberg married British actor David Niven, with whom she adopted two daughters, Kristina and Fiona Niven.[3] According to friends, the relationship between Niven and Hjördis was turbulent.[4][5]
After 35 years of marriage, Niven died on 29 July 1983 in
In 1994, tabloid newspapers linked her with Prince Rainier of Monaco, however a spokesperson for Rainier said no marriage was in the plans.[7][8]
Hjördis Genberg died on 24 December 1997, of a
Filmography (selection)
- 1943: Sjätte skottet
- 1943: Fångad av en röst
- 1945: Brita i grosshandlarhuset
- 1945: 13 stolar
In popular culture
- ISBN 978-0-14-193734-2.
- Niven, David (2009-01). Bring on the Empty Horses. Little, Brown Book Group Limited. ISBN 978-1-4055-0597-0.
- ISBN 978-0-312-32863-4.
- ISBN 978-1-78131-372-5.
References
- The San Francisco Examiner. p. 19. Retrieved 2022-08-31.
- ^ Handsacker, Gene (9 Nov 1949). "Hollywood". The Hammond Times. p. 27. Retrieved 2021-05-22.
- ^ "A well kept secret, 1964". Hjördis Genberg Niven. Retrieved 2022-08-31.
- ^ "The flawed real life of the perfect movie gentleman". Irish Independent. Dublin. Retrieved 2021-05-22.
- ^ Bradley, Charley (27 February 2022). "David Niven wife: Roger Moore claimed Niven's partner 'was a b**** to him'". Daily Express. London. Retrieved 31 August 2022.
- ^ "Private funeral for David Niven". UPI Archives. United Press International. 2 August 1983. Retrieved 31 August 2022.
- Montreal Gazette. 4 January 1994. p. C6. Retrieved 31 August 2022.
- Philadelphia Inquirer. Retrieved 31 August 2022.
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