Bo Widerberg

Swedish film director, screenwriter and film editor (1930–1997)
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Bo Widerberg
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Summary

Bo Widerberg was born on June 8, 1930[1], in Malmö[2]. He died on May 1, 1997[3], in Båstad[4]. He worked as a film director[5], screenwriter[6], film editor[7], writer[8], and actor[9]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (521 views/month, #7,205 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • Place of burial: Båstad new cemetery[11]
  • Father: Arvid Widerberg[12]
  • Child: Johan Widerberg[13]
  • Country of citizenship: Sweden[14]
  • Occupation: cinematographer[15], director[16]
  • Award received: Litteris et Artibus[17]
  • Sex or gender: male[18]
  • Commons category: Bo Widerberg[19]
  • Cause of death: stomach cancer[20]
  • Family name: Widerberg[21]
  • Given name: Bo[22]
  • Manner of death: natural causes[23]
  • Languages spoken, written or signed: Swedish[24]
  • Related category: Category:Films directed by Bo Widerberg[25]

Why It Matters

Bo Widerberg has Wikipedia articles in 19 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[26] He is known by 19 alternative names across languages and contexts.[27]

He has been cited as an influence by Tamri Pkhakadze[28], a writer[29], b. 1957[30], of Soviet Union[31], awarded the Saba prize[32].

FAQs

Where was Bo Widerberg born?

Bo Widerberg's place of birth was Malmö[2].

Where did Bo Widerberg die?

Bo Widerberg died in Båstad[4].

Who were Bo Widerberg's parents?

Bo Widerberg's father was Arvid Widerberg[12].

What did Bo Widerberg do for work?

Bo Widerberg worked as a film director[5], screenwriter[6], film editor[7], writer[8], and actor[9].

What awards did Bo Widerberg receive?

Honors received include Litteris et Artibus[17].

Who did Bo Widerberg influence?

Bo Widerberg has been cited as an influence by Tamri Pkhakadze[28].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  3. [18] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [12] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  5. [14] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  6. [13] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  7. [5] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [6] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [7] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [8] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  11. [9] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  12. [15] ↑ . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [16] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [11] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  15. [17] ↑ . wikidata.org.
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  17. [20] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  18. [1] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  19. [3] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [21] ↑ . wikidata.org.
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  22. [23] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  23. [24] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  24. [25] ↑ . wikidata.org.

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  1. [28] ↑ . wikidata.org. → on this site

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [29] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [30] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [31] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [32] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [10] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [26] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [27] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 1d ago · ならちゃん · 2026-10-12 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Allcinema person id → 515
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  2. 28d ago · Jindřich Rubeš · 2026-09-15 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Filmová databáze person id → 4592
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  3. 7w ago · Susmuffin · 2026-08-21 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    P14750 → EA9E-70E7-BBEF-B0BE-1563
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  4. 11w ago · ならちゃん · 2026-07-24 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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  5. 18w ago · Sabelöga · 2026-06-07 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation → film director, screenwriter, film editor +4
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  6. 23w ago · Tillnius · 2026-05-04 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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  7. 23w ago · MariuszRokin · 2026-04-30 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Manner of death → natural causes
    Aliases → —
    Award received → Litteris et Artibus
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