Tomas von Brömssen
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
All Movies (61)
- Göta Canal 4: Win or Disappear2022 · as Petras farbror
- Day by Day2022 · as Tage
- Bröllop, begravning och dop - filmen2021
- JerryMaya's Detective Agency – The Secret of the Train Robber2020 · as Train Conductor
- Sune - Best Man2019 · as Morfar Helmer
- I huvudet på en filmskapare2019 · as Self
- The Cake General2018 · as Ivar
- Mending Hugo's Heart2017 · as Cirkusdirektör Casall
- Bo Widerberg regisserar2015
- Boys On Film 13: Trick & Treat2015 · as Erik (segment "A Last Farewell")
- Håkan Hellström på Ullevi den 7 juni 20142014 · as Self
- A Last Farewell2014 · as Erik
- Humorgalan 20132013 · as Tomas von Brömssen
- Shed No Tears2013 · as Rolle
- Allsångsscenen är din Håkan Hellström2013 · as Self
- Love and Lemons2013 · as Sven
- Little Anna and the Tall Uncle2012 · as Långa Farbrorn
- The Crown Jewels2011 · as Samnerud
- The Best View2011 · as Bertil
- Var inte rädd, Långa Farbrorn2011
- Pax2010 · as Andrew
- The Secret2009 · as Self
- Lovisa och Carl Michael2005 · as Carl Michael Bellman
- Import-Export2005 · as Jans far
- Det Bästa med Albert & Herbert2005 · as Herbert Karlsson
- Jonas and the Dog2005 · as (voice)
- Football Player at Midnight2005
- Skenäktenskap2002 · as Lars
- The Dog Hotel2000 · as Hotellvärden (voice)
- The Diver2000 · as The Captain
- Sophie's World1999 · as Alberto Knox
- Hela härligheten1998 · as Torsten
- Life at Any Cost1998 · as Himself
- Från regnormarnas liv1998 · as H C Andersen
- Rika barn leka bäst1997 · as Dir. Johansson
- Adam & Eva1997 · as Eva's father
- Christmas Oratorio1996 · as Cannon king
- Gisslan1996 · as Pat
- One in a Million1995 · as Torsten Södergren
- All Things Fair1995 · as Kjell
- Tomas Revy1992 · as Various
- My Big Fat Father1992 · as Waiter
- Karlsvognen1992
- Bulan1990 · as Nisse
- 19391989
- The Journey to Melonia1989 · as Ariel (voice)
- Marerittet1989 · as Nils
- During the Journey to Melonia1989 · as (Ariel)
- Sten-Åke Cederhöks avskedsföreställning1989 · as Self
- A Dog's Tale1988 · as (voice)
- Sommarkvetter1988 · as Herbert Karlsson
- The Serpent's Way1986 · as Jacob
- Sista föreställningen1986 · as Arne
- My Life as a Dog1985 · as Ingemar's Uncle Gunnar
- The Man from Majorca1984 · as Lars Martin 'Johan' Johansson
- Mordet på Skolgatan 151984 · as Herbert Karlsson
- Flickan som inte kunde säga nej1982 · as Vilhelm
- Misfire1978 · as Per Jonasson, photographer
- Gamen1973 · as Francesco Melzi
- The Magic Circle1970 · as Anders
- Stall-Erik and the Snapphans— · as Bonde
All TV Shows (26)
- The Scarab Flies at Dusk2025 · as Prästen Lindroth
- Doktrinen2024 · as Karl-Anders Persson
- The Simple Heist2017 · as Jan
- Fallet2017 · as Klas Wall
- Svenska tv-historier2015 · as Tomas von Brömssen
- Min sanning2012 · as Self
- Doobidoo2005 · as Self
- Saltön2005 · as Thomas Blomgren
- GladPack2000 · as Oden
- Herbert & Robert1995 · as Herbert
- Håll huvet kallt1994 · as Lennart
- Den korsikanske biskopen1993 · as Folke Magnusson
- Marerittet1989 · as Nils
- Vildanden1989 · as Hjalmar Ekdahl
- Rød snø1985 · as Evert Lind
- Albert & Herberts julkalender1982 · as Herbert Karlsson
- Albert & Herbert på Lisebergsteatern1981 · as Herbert Karlsson
- Stjärnhuset1981 · as Pan
- The Guldbagge Awards1981 · as Self - Host
- The Guldbagge Awards1981 · as Self - Best Supporting Actor winner
- Himmel och pannkaka1977 · as Nisse
- Albert & Herbert1974 · as Herbert
- Albert och Herbert1974 · as Herbert
- Mona and Marie1973 · as Pelle Svensson
- Julkalendern1960 · as Pappa Lennart
- Julkalendern1960 · as Herbert Karlsson