Tomas von Brömssen
Known for Acting · 85 credits
- Born
- 1943-05-08 (age 83)
- Place of birth
- Örgryte, Västra Götalands län, Sweeden
- Also known as
- Tomas von Brömsen · Tomas von Bromssen
Biography
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
TV Shows (24)
Doobidoo
2005
as Self
Min sanning
2012
as Self
The Guldbagge Awards
1981
as Self - Host / Self - Best Supporting Actor winner
Julkalendern
1960
as Pappa Lennart / Herbert Karlsson
Svenska tv-historier
2015
as Tomas von Brömssen
The Simple Heist
2017
as Jan
Fallet
2017
as Klas Wall
Albert & Herbert
1974
as Herbert
Doktrinen
2024
as Karl-Anders Persson
Saltön
2005
as Thomas Blomgren
Rød snø
1985
as Evert Lind
GladPack
2000
as Oden
Marerittet
1989
as Nils
Stjärnhuset
1981
as Pan
Vildanden
1989
as Hjalmar Ekdahl
Albert & Herberts julkalender
1982
as Herbert Karlsson
Håll huvet kallt
1994
as Lennart
Albert & Herbert på Lisebergsteatern
1981
as Herbert Karlsson
Himmel och pannkaka
1977
as Nisse
Den korsikanske biskopen
1993
as Folke Magnusson
Mona and Marie
1973
as Pelle Svensson
The Scarab Flies at Dusk
2025
as Prästen Lindroth
Herbert & Robert
1995
as Herbert
Albert och Herbert
1974
as Herbert
Movies (61)
All Things Fair
1995
as Kjell
Sophie's World
1999
as Alberto Knox
Pax
2010
as Andrew
My Life as a Dog
1985
as Ingemar's Uncle Gunnar
The Dog Hotel
2000
as Hotellvärden (voice)
Gisslan
1996
as Pat
Adam & Eva
1997
as Eva's father
Tomas Revy
1992
as Various
Little Anna and the Tall Uncle
2012
as Långa Farbrorn
The Crown Jewels
2011
as Samnerud
Love and Lemons
2013
as Sven
Hela härligheten
1998
as Torsten
During the Journey to Melonia
1989
as (Ariel)
The Man from Majorca
1984
as Lars Martin 'Johan' Johansson
Mending Hugo's Heart
2017
as Cirkusdirektör Casall
1939
1989
Humorgalan 2013
2013
as Tomas von Brömssen
The Serpent's Way
1986
as Jacob
Shed No Tears
2013
as Rolle
Christmas Oratorio
1996
as Cannon king
The Journey to Melonia
1989
as Ariel (voice)
JerryMaya's Detective Agency – The Secret of the Train Robber
2020
as Train Conductor
The Diver
2000
as The Captain
Karlsvognen
1992
Göta Canal 4: Win or Disappear
2022
as Petras farbror
Misfire
1978
as Per Jonasson, photographer
Bulan
1990
as Nisse
Sune - Best Man
2019
as Morfar Helmer
Stall-Erik and the Snapphans
as Bonde
Import-Export
2005
as Jans far
Day by Day
2022
as Tage
Från regnormarnas liv
1998
as H C Andersen
The Cake General
2018
as Ivar
Bröllop, begravning och dop - filmen
2021
Rika barn leka bäst
1997
as Dir. Johansson
The Secret
2009
as Self
Boys On Film 13: Trick & Treat
2015
as Erik (segment "A Last Farewell")
Sommarkvetter
1988
as Herbert Karlsson
Marerittet
1989
as Nils
My Big Fat Father
1992
as Waiter
Lovisa och Carl Michael
2005
as Carl Michael Bellman
The Magic Circle
1970
as Anders
Skenäktenskap
2002
as Lars
Var inte rädd, Långa Farbrorn
2011
Allsångsscenen är din Håkan Hellström
2013
as Self
Gamen
1973
as Francesco Melzi
Sista föreställningen
1986
as Arne
Life at Any Cost
1998
as Himself
Sten-Åke Cederhöks avskedsföreställning
1989
as Self
Bo Widerberg regisserar
2015
A Last Farewell
2014
as Erik
The Best View
2011
as Bertil
I huvudet på en filmskapare
2019
as Self
One in a Million
1995
as Torsten Södergren
A Dog's Tale
1988
as (voice)
Mordet på Skolgatan 15
1984
as Herbert Karlsson
Det Bästa med Albert & Herbert
2005
as Herbert Karlsson
Håkan Hellström på Ullevi den 7 juni 2014
2014
as Self
Football Player at Midnight
2005
Flickan som inte kunde säga nej
1982
as Vilhelm
Jonas and the Dog
2005
as (voice)
About Tomas von Brömssen
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 product… With 85 credits spanning from 1960 to 2025, Tomas von Brömssen has appeared in 61 films and 24 TV shows.
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Most Popular Tomas von Brömssen Movies
- All Things Fair (1995) — as Kjell
- Sophie's World (1999) — as Alberto Knox
- Pax (2010) — as Andrew
- My Life as a Dog (1985) — as Ingemar's Uncle Gunnar
- The Dog Hotel (2000) — as Hotellvärden (voice)
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