Biography
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.
Acted in 72
2020s
- 2025
The Scarab Flies at Dusk
Prästen Lindroth · 8 episodes
- 2024
Doktrinen
Karl-Anders Persson · 6 episodes
- 2023
Aldrig för sent
Edvin
- 2022
Göta Canal 4: Win or Disappear
Petras farbror
Day by Day
Tage
- 2021
Bröllop, begravning och dop - filmen
Movie
- 2020
JerryMaya's Detective Agency – The Secret of the Train Robber
Train Conductor
2010s
- 2019
Sune - Best Man
Morfar Helmer
- 2018
The Cake General
Ivar
- 2017
The Simple Heist
Jan · 12 episodes
Mending Hugo's Heart
Cirkusdirektör Casall
Fallet
Klas Wall · 8 episodes
- 2015
Bo Widerberg Directs
Movie
Boys On Film 13: Trick & Treat
Erik (segment "A Last Farewell")
Svenska tv-historier
Tomas von Brömssen · 1 episode
- 2014
A Last Farewell
Erik
- 2013
Shed No Tears
Rolle
Love and Lemons
Sven
- 2012
Little Anna and the Tall Uncle
Långa Farbrorn
- 2011
The Best View
Bertil
Var inte rädd, Långa Farbrorn
Movie
- 2010
2000s
- 2005
Import-Export
Jans far
Det Bästa med Albert & Herbert
Herbert Karlsson
Football Player at Midnight
Movie
- 2002
Skenäktenskap
Lars
- 2000
Sophie's World
Alberto Knox · 8 episodes
The Dog Hotel
Hotellvärden (voice)
GladPack
Oden · 1 episode
The Diver
The Captain
1990s
- 1999
Sophie's World
Alberto Knox
- 1998
Hela härligheten
Torsten
Från regnormarnas liv
H C Andersen
- 1997
Rika barn leka bäst
Dir. Johansson
- 1996
Christmas Oratorio
Cannon king
- 1995
Herbert & Robert
Herbert · 5 episodes
One in a Million
Torsten Södergren
- 1994
Håll huvet kallt
Lennart · 24 episodes
- 1993
Den korsikanske biskopen
Folke Magnusson · 4 episodes
- 1992
Tomas Revy
Various
My Big Fat Father
Waiter
Karlsvognen
Movie
- 1990
Bulan
Nisse
1980s
- 1989
The Journey to Melonia
Ariel (voice)
Marerittet
Nils
Marerittet
Nils · 4 episodes
Vildanden
Hjalmar Ekdahl · 3 episodes
During the Journey to Melonia
(Ariel)
- 1988
A Dog's Tale
(voice)
Sommarkvetter
Herbert Karlsson
- 1986
Sista föreställningen
Arne
- 1985
Rød snø
Evert Lind · 6 episodes
- 1984
Mordet på Skolgatan 15
Herbert Karlsson
- 1982
Flickan som inte kunde säga nej
Vilhelm
Albert & Herberts julkalender
Herbert Karlsson · 24 episodes
- 1981
Albert & Herbert på Lisebergsteatern
Herbert Karlsson · 2 episodes
Stjärnhuset
Pan · 24 episodes
1970s
- 1978
Misfire
Per Jonasson, photographer
- 1977
Himmel och pannkaka
Nisse · 6 episodes
- 1974
Albert och Herbert
Herbert · 28 episodes
- 1973
Mona and Marie
Pelle Svensson · 6 episodes
- 1970
The Magic Circle
Anders
Wrote 2
1990s
- 1992
Tomas Revy
Writer
1980s
- 1988
Sommarkvetter
Writer
Appearances11
2010s
- 2019
I huvudet på en filmskapare
Self
- 2014
Håkan Hellström på Ullevi den 7 juni 2014
Self
- 2013
Allsångsscenen är din Håkan Hellström
Self
- 2012
2000s
- 2009
The Secret
Self
- 2005
1990s
- 1998
Life at Any Cost
Himself
1980s
- 1989
Sten-Åke Cederhöks avskedsföreställning
Self
- 1981
The Guldbagge Awards
Self - Host, Self - Best Supporting Actor winner · 1 episode
