Folke Hjort

Biography

Folke Hjort was a Swedish actor born in Stockholm on March 28, 1934, and grew up in Alingsås. He gained recognition for his role as Jossi in Olle Hellbom's adaptation of The Brothers Lionheart, which was released three months after his untimely death in a diving accident at Lysekil in July 1977. Hjort's prolific theatre work preceded his notable film appearances, including roles in Skärgårdsflirt and Om 7 flickor.