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 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.
Filmography · 79
All Things Fair
1995 · Kjell
Doobidoo
2005 · Self
Albert & Herbert
1974 · Herbert
Min sanning
2012 · Self
The Guldbagge Awards
1981 · Self - Host
Little Anna and the Tall Uncle
2012 · Långa Farbrorn
Saltön
2005 · Thomas Blomgren
Albert & Herberts julkalender
1982 · Herbert Karlsson
Julkalendern
1960 · Pappa Lennart
Svenska tv-historier
2015 · Tomas von Brömssen
Shed No Tears
2013 · Rolle
My Life as a Dog
1985 · Ingemar's Uncle Gunnar
Fallet
2017 · Klas Wall
Rika barn leka bäst
1997 · Dir. Johansson
Love and Lemons
2013 · Sven
The Simple Heist
2017 · Jan
Rød snø
1985 · Evert Lind
Doktrinen
2024 · Karl-Anders Persson
Himmel och pannkaka
1977 · Nisse
Stjärnhuset
1981 · Pan
Håkan Hellström på Ullevi den 7 juni 2014
2014 · Self
The Dog Hotel
2000 · Hotellvärden (voice)
Det Bästa med Albert & Herbert
2005 · Herbert Karlsson
Håll huvet kallt
1994 · Lennart
Albert och Herbert
1974 · Herbert
Allsångsscenen är din Håkan Hellström
2013 · Self
Sista föreställningen
1986 · Arne
Sommarkvetter
1988 · Herbert Karlsson
GladPack
2000 · Oden
Marerittet
1989 · Nils
Bulan
1990 · Nisse
Mordet på Skolgatan 15
1984 · Herbert Karlsson
Sophie's World
1999 · Alberto Knox
During the Journey to Melonia
1989 · (Ariel)
Var inte rädd, Långa Farbrorn
2011
The Crown Jewels
2011 · Samnerud
The Man from Majorca
1984 · Lars Martin 'Johan' Jo...
Herbert & Robert
1995 · Herbert
The Serpent's Way
1986 · Jacob
My Big Fat Father
1992 · Waiter
Boys On Film 13: Trick & Treat
2015 · Erik (segment "A Last...
Mona and Marie
1973 · Pelle Svensson
Den korsikanske biskopen
1993 · Folke Magnusson
Albert & Herbert på Lisebergsteatern
1981 · Herbert Karlsson
The Scarab Flies at Dusk
2025 · Prästen Lindroth
Vildanden
1989 · Hjalmar Ekdahl
Mending Hugo's Heart
2017 · Cirkusdirektör Casall
Från regnormarnas liv
1998 · H C Andersen
1939
1989
The Diver
2000 · The Captain
Adam & Eva
1997 · Eva's father
Tomas Revy
1992 · Various
The Cake General
2018 · Ivar
The Magic Circle
1970 · Anders
The Best View
2011 · Bertil
JerryMaya's Detective Agency – The Secret of the Train Robber
2020 · Train Conductor
The Journey to Melonia
1989 · Ariel (voice)
Christmas Oratorio
1996 · Cannon king
A Dog's Tale
1988 · (voice)
Sten-Åke Cederhöks avskedsföreställning
1989 · Self
Day by Day
2022 · Tage
Football Player at Midnight
2005
Karlsvognen
1992
Pax
2010 · Andrew
Sune - Best Man
2019 · Morfar Helmer
One in a Million
1995 · Torsten Södergren
Hela härligheten
1998 · Torsten
Göta Canal 4: Win or Disappear
2022 · Petras farbror
Bröllop, begravning och dop - filmen
2021
Misfire
1978 · Per Jonasson, photogra...
Marerittet
1989 · Nils
I huvudet på en filmskapare
2019 · Self
Life at Any Cost
1998 · Himself
Bo Widerberg regisserar
2015
Import-Export
2005 · Jans far
The Secret
2009 · Self
A Last Farewell
2014 · Erik
Skenäktenskap
2002 · Lars
Flickan som inte kunde säga nej
1982 · Vilhelm