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Maj Sjöwall
Born
Sep 25, 1935
Died: Apr 29, 2020
Lived 84 years
Place of Birth
Stockholm, Sweden
Known For
Writing
Gender
Female
Career Highlights
9
Movies
2
TV Shows
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Maj Sjöwall
Writing
Biography
Maj Sjöwall (5 September 1935 – 29 April 2020) was a Swedish author and translator. She is best known for her books about police detective Martin Beck. She wrote the books in collaborative work with her partner Per Wahlöö.
Movies
9
TV Shows
2
Sjöwall & Wahlöö - Berättelsen om ett brott
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Self
2016
Lone Wolves & Dragon Tattoos: How Scandinavian Crime Fiction Conquered the World
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Self
2011
With a View to Realism: The Making of Man on the Roof
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Self
2004
Stockholm Marathon
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Woman With Starting Gun (uncredited)
1994
Cop Killer
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Cottage owner (uncredited)
1994
The Man on the Balcony
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The teacher
1993
Murder at the Savoy
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Woman standing at table at Savoy (uncredited)
1993
Roseanna
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Police Secretary in Motala (uncredited)
1993
The Fire Engine That Disappeared
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Woman next to Martin Beck on the flight (uncredited)
1993
