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| name = Hjördis Paulina Genberg
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| birth_place = [[Åsarna]], [[Jämtland county]], Sweden
| birth_place = [[Åsarna]], [[Jämtland county]], Sweden
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== Life ==
== Life ==
Hjördis Genberg was born on 10th November, 1919 in [[Åsarna]], [[Jämtland County|Jämtland county]], Sweden. She was the fourth of five children of Johan Georg Genberg, and his wife Gerda Paulina [[née]] Hägglund. Genberg attended her high school in the nearby Salsåker, a small town in [[Nordingrå]]. She made her breakthrough as an actress in the 1943 film [[Sjätte skottet]]. She married the businessman Carl-Gustav [[Tersmeden]] in 1946, later divorced him in 1947. In January 1948, Genberg married British actor David Niven, with whom she adopted two daughters, Kristina Niven and Fiona Niven.<ref>{{cite web| title=A well kept secret, 1964| url=https://hjordisniven.com/hjordis-niven-1964/| access-date=2022-08-31| website=Hjördis Genberg Niven| language=en}}</ref> According to friends, the relationship between Niven and Hjördis was turbulent.<ref>{{cite news| title=The flawed real life of the perfect movie gentleman| url=https://www.independent.ie/entertainment/books/the-flawed-real-life-of-the-perfect-movie-gentleman-26552274.html| access-date=2021-05-22| newspaper=[[Irish Independent]]| location=[[Dublin]]| language=en}}</ref><ref>{{cite news| title=David Niven wife: Roger Moore claimed Niven's partner 'was a b**** to him'| url=https://www.express.co.uk/celebrity-news/1571980/david-niven-wife-roger-moore-around-the-world-80-days-james-bond-spt| last=Bradley| first=Charley| date=27 February 2022| newspaper=[[Daily Express]]| location=[[London]]| access-date=31 August 2022}}</ref>
Hjördis Genberg was born on 10 November 1919 in [[Åsarna]], [[Jämtland County|Jämtland county]], Sweden. She was the fourth of five children of Gerda Paulina ([[née]] Hägglund) adn Johan Georg Genberg. Genberg attended high school in the nearby Salsåker, a small town in [[Nordingrå]].
In 1943, she made her breakthrough as an actress in the film [[Sjätte skottet]].
She married the businessman Carl-Gustav [[Tersmeden]] in 1946. They divorced in 1947.
In January 1948, Genberg married British actor David Niven, with whom she adopted two daughters, Kristina and Fiona Niven.<ref>{{cite web| title=A well kept secret, 1964| url=https://hjordisniven.com/hjordis-niven-1964/| access-date=2022-08-31| website=Hjördis Genberg Niven| language=en}}</ref> According to friends, the relationship between Niven and Hjördis was turbulent.<ref>{{cite news| title=The flawed real life of the perfect movie gentleman| url=https://www.independent.ie/entertainment/books/the-flawed-real-life-of-the-perfect-movie-gentleman-26552274.html| access-date=2021-05-22| newspaper=[[Irish Independent]]| location=[[Dublin]]| language=en}}</ref><ref>{{cite news| title=David Niven wife: Roger Moore claimed Niven's partner 'was a b**** to him'| url=https://www.express.co.uk/celebrity-news/1571980/david-niven-wife-roger-moore-around-the-world-80-days-james-bond-spt| last=Bradley| first=Charley| date=27 February 2022| newspaper=[[Daily Express]]| location=[[London]]| access-date=31 August 2022}}</ref>


After 35 years of marriage, Niven died on 29 July 1983 in [[Château-d’Œx]], Switzerland, of [[ALS]].<ref>{{cite news| title=Private funeral for David Niven| date=2 August 1983| url=https://www.upi.com/Archives/1983/08/02/Private-funeral-for-David-Niven/5244088262047/| website=UPI Archives| agency=[[United Press International]]| access-date=31 August 2022}}</ref>
After 35 years of marriage, Niven died on 29 July 1983 in [[Château-d’Œx]], Switzerland, of [[ALS]].<ref>{{cite news| title=Private funeral for David Niven| date=2 August 1983| url=https://www.upi.com/Archives/1983/08/02/Private-funeral-for-David-Niven/5244088262047/| website=UPI Archives| agency=[[United Press International]]| access-date=31 August 2022}}</ref>
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In 1994, tabloid newspapers linked her with [[Rainier III, Prince of Monaco|Prince Ranier of Monaco]], however a spokesperson for Rainer said no marriage was in the plans.<ref>{{cite news| title=Rainer to wed Niven's widow?| url=https://www.newspapers.com/clip/108716575/the-gazette/| page=C6| newspaper=[[Montreal Gazette]]| date=4 January 1994| access-date=31 August 2022}}</ref><ref>{{cite news| title=Another wife with Hollywood ties for Ranier?| url=https://www.newspapers.com/clip/108716702/the-philadelphia-inquirer/| date=4 January 1994| first=W.| last=Speers| newspaper=[[Philadelphia Inquirer]]| access-date=31 August 2022}}</ref>
In 1994, tabloid newspapers linked her with [[Rainier III, Prince of Monaco|Prince Ranier of Monaco]], however a spokesperson for Rainer said no marriage was in the plans.<ref>{{cite news| title=Rainer to wed Niven's widow?| url=https://www.newspapers.com/clip/108716575/the-gazette/| page=C6| newspaper=[[Montreal Gazette]]| date=4 January 1994| access-date=31 August 2022}}</ref><ref>{{cite news| title=Another wife with Hollywood ties for Ranier?| url=https://www.newspapers.com/clip/108716702/the-philadelphia-inquirer/| date=4 January 1994| first=W.| last=Speers| newspaper=[[Philadelphia Inquirer]]| access-date=31 August 2022}}</ref>


Hjördis Genberg died on 24 December 1997, of a [[cerebral hemorrhage|brain bleed]] at age 78 in [[Céligny]], Switzerland; her ashes were scattered in the [[Mediterranean Sea]].{{citation needed|date=August 2022}}
Hjördis Genberg died on 24 December 1997, of a [[cerebral hemorrhage|brain bleed]] at age 78 in [[Céligny]], Switzerland. Her ashes were scattered in the [[Mediterranean Sea]].{{citation needed|date=August 2022}}


== Filmography (selection) ==
== Filmography (selection) ==

Revision as of 10:42, 27 December 2022

Hjördis Paulina Genberg
Fashion portrait photography of Genberg. She is looking away from the camera, wearing a hat, and her left hand which is gloved is by her face.
Fashion photograph of Genberg taken by Erik Holmén in 1943.
Born
Åsarna, Jämtland county, Sweden
Died24 December 1997(1997-12-24) (aged 78)
Céligny, Switzerland
Occupation(s)Model, actress
Spouse(s)
Carl-Gustav Tersmeden
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(m. 1946; div. 1947)​

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(m. 1948; died 1983)​
Children2

Hjördis Paulina Genberg (10 November 1919 – 24 December 1997) was a Swedish actress and model. She was the second wife of English actor and author David Niven. Genberg was among the first supermodels of Sweden.[1][2]

Life

Hjördis Genberg was born on 10 November 1919 in Åsarna, Jämtland county, Sweden. She was the fourth of five children of Gerda Paulina (née Hägglund) adn Johan Georg Genberg. Genberg attended high school in the nearby Salsåker, a small town in Nordingrå.

In 1943, she made her breakthrough as an actress in the film Sjätte skottet.

She married the businessman Carl-Gustav Tersmeden in 1946. They divorced in 1947.

In January 1948, Genberg married British actor David Niven, with whom she adopted two daughters, Kristina and Fiona Niven.[3] According to friends, the relationship between Niven and Hjördis was turbulent.[4][5]

After 35 years of marriage, Niven died on 29 July 1983 in Château-d’Œx, Switzerland, of ALS.[6]

In 1994, tabloid newspapers linked her with Prince Ranier of Monaco, however a spokesperson for Rainer said no marriage was in the plans.[7][8]

Hjördis Genberg died on 24 December 1997, of a brain bleed at age 78 in Céligny, Switzerland. Her ashes were scattered in the Mediterranean Sea.[citation needed]

Filmography (selection)

  • 1943: Sjätte skottet
  • 1943: Fångad av en röst
  • 1945: Brita i grosshandlarhuset
  • 1945: 13 stolar
  • Niven, David (2005-04-28). The Moon's a Balloon. Penguin UK. ISBN 978-0-14-193734-2.
  • Niven, David (2009-01). Bring on the Empty Horses. Little, Brown Book Group Limited. ISBN 978-1-4055-0597-0.
  • Lord, Graham (2004-12-14). NIV: The Authorized Biography of David Niven. St. Martin's Press. ISBN 978-0-312-32863-4.
  • Munn, Michael (2014-07-10). David Niven: The Man Behind the Balloon. Aurum Press. ISBN 978-1-78131-372-5.
Hjördis Genberg with her husband David Niven, 1960

Reference

  1. ^ Knickerbocker, Cholly (27 June 1947). "Notes on Notables". The San Francisco Examiner. p. 19. Retrieved 2022-08-31.{{cite news}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  2. ^ Handsacker, Gene (9 Nov 1949). "Hollywood". The Hammond Times. p. 27. Retrieved 2021-05-22.{{cite news}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  3. ^ "A well kept secret, 1964". Hjördis Genberg Niven. Retrieved 2022-08-31.
  4. ^ "The flawed real life of the perfect movie gentleman". Irish Independent. Dublin. Retrieved 2021-05-22.
  5. ^ Bradley, Charley (27 February 2022). "David Niven wife: Roger Moore claimed Niven's partner 'was a b**** to him'". Daily Express. London. Retrieved 31 August 2022.
  6. ^ "Private funeral for David Niven". UPI Archives. United Press International. 2 August 1983. Retrieved 31 August 2022.
  7. ^ "Rainer to wed Niven's widow?". Montreal Gazette. 4 January 1994. p. C6. Retrieved 31 August 2022.
  8. ^ Speers, W. (4 January 1994). "Another wife with Hollywood ties for Ranier?". Philadelphia Inquirer. Retrieved 31 August 2022.
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