Signe Hasso

Signe Hasso

Deceased · Born: Aug 15, 1915 · Died: Jun 7, 2002

Personal Details

BornAug 15, 1915 Stockholm, Sweden

Biography

Young Signe Larsson, a prodigious talent, commenced her illustrious career at the tender age of 12, taking on the role of a child extra at the prestigious Royal Dramatic Theater. This marked the beginning of her remarkable journey, as she went on to become the youngest individual to be enrolled in the theater's esteemed acting studies program at the tender age of 16.

As her skills and confidence grew, Signe quickly ascended to leading roles in films, garnering widespread critical acclaim and rave reviews. Her impressive performances left audiences and critics alike in awe, solidifying her status as a rising star in the world of cinema.

In 1940, Signe made the bold decision to venture to Hollywood, signing a contract with RKO Studios. Despite her immense talent, however, her time in Tinseltown was marked by a lack of opportunities, and she soon found herself seeking new horizons.

Undeterred, Signe made the bold move to New York, where she signed a contract with MGM Studios. Over the course of her career, she went on to appear in over a dozen films, including the critically acclaimed A Double Life (1947),possibly her crowning achievement.

Despite her success in Hollywood, Signe's true passion remained the theater, and she longed to return to her roots. She went on to work in both London and New York, as well as touring extensively throughout the United States, solidifying her reputation as a talented and versatile actress.

Career

2000
One Hell of a Guy
One Hell of a Guy as Aunt Vivian
1985
Mirrors
Mirrors as Madame Eugenia
1981
Evita Peron
Evita Peron as Fedora
1976
Sherlock Holmes in New York
Sherlock Holmes in New York as Fräulein Reichenbach
1975
The Black Bird
The Black Bird as Dr. Crippen
Shell Game
Shell Game as Countess
The Magician
The Magician as Madame Parga
1966
Picture Mommy Dead
Picture Mommy Dead as Sister René
1950
Crisis
Crisis as Senora Isabel Farrago
Outside the Wall
Outside the Wall as Celia Bentner
1947
Where There's Life
Where There's Life as Gen. Katrina Grimovitch
1946
Strange Triangle
Strange Triangle as Francine Huber aka Mathews
A Scandal in Paris
A Scandal in Paris as Therese De Pierremont
1945
Dangerous Partners
Dangerous Partners as Carola Ballister
Johnny Angel
Johnny Angel as Paulette Girard
1943
Heaven Can Wait
Heaven Can Wait as Yvette ("Mademoiselle")