Sven Hugo Borg

Biography

Sven Hugo Borg was a Swedish-American character actor born in Vinslöv, Sweden, who initially worked as a secretary at the Swedish Consulate in Los Angeles before becoming Greta Garbo's interpreter from 1925 to 1929. Following his success with Garbo, Borg transitioned to acting and gained widespread recognition for playing both Nazi officers and Scandinavian resistance fighters during World War II. He portrayed diverse characters throughout his career, including Sverre-King of Norway in The Crusades.