Personal Info
Birth date
1916-05-06 (109 Years)
Day of death
2011-08-15
Gender
Female
Known for
Acting
Place of birth
Stockholm, Stockholms län, Sweden
Also known as
Siv Rud
Siv Ruud
Sif Ruud
Biography
Sif Einarsdotter Ruud was a Swedish stage and screen actress, and theatre pedagogue. She graduated from the Royal Dramatic Theatre's acting school in 1937 and made her film debut in Sigurd Wallén's "Kloka gubben" (1938). Sif Ruud performed at severaltheatres before she was to become a member of the ensemble at the Royal Dramatic Theatre in Stockholm. Over the years, she has received a substantial number of awards for her acting skills and knowledge of the world of theatre.
Filmography
Face to Face
10
Overview:
Dr. Jenny Isaksson is a psychiatrist married to another psychiatrist; both are successful in their jobs but slowly, agonizingly, Jenny succumbs to a breakdown. She is haunted by images and emotions from her past and eventually cannot function as a wife, doctor, or individual.The Guldbagge Awards
5.5
Overview:
The Guldbagge Awards is an official and annual Swedish film awards ceremony honoring achievements in the Swedish film industry. Winners are awarded a statuette depicting a rose chafer, better known by the name Guldbaggen. The awards, first presented in 1964 at the Grand Hôtel in Stockholm, are overseen by the Swedish Film Institute. It is described as the Swedish equivalent of the Academy Awards. The awards ceremony was first televised in 1981.Hemsöborna
7.8
Overview:
Carlsson arrives at the widow Flod's farm in the Stockholm archipelago to help in the running of it. He is met with resistance by the widow's jealous son Gusten who is more interested in fishing than farming. When it is decided to hire out some houses for summer guests from the city the equilibrium is disturbed.Wild Strawberries
8.108
Overview:
Crotchety retired doctor Isak Borg travels from Stockholm to Lund, Sweden, with his pregnant and unhappy daughter-in-law, Marianne, in order to receive an honorary degree from his alma mater. Along the way, they encounter a series of hitchhikers, each of whom causes the elderly doctor to muse upon the pleasures and failures of his own life. These include the vivacious young Sara, a dead ringer for the doctor's own first love.The Magician
7.348
Overview:
Dr. Vogler's, a nineteenth-century traveling mesmerist and peddler of potions, magic is put to the test in Stockholm by the cruel, eminently rational royal medical adviser Dr. Vergérus.Children's Island
6.273
Overview:
Reine is supposed to go to a summer camp called Children's Island but decides to remain in Stockholm over the summer while his mother is working at a hospital. She thinks he is at the camp, and he tells her he is. We then follow him around Stockholm that summer and see what he encounters on the path of life.The Best Intentions
7.1
Overview:
In this film about Ingmar Bergman's parents, Henrik Bergman is studying for the priesthood and trying to make ends meet when he encounters the lovely, affluent Anna. Despite their social differences, Henrik and Anna fall in love, wed and move to the country. They lead a quiet life as Henrik works as a priest, but it isn't long before the simple people and plain surroundings make Anna long for a more lavish lifestyle, which causes marital stress.Face to Face
7.3
Overview:
Dr. Jenny Isaksson is a psychiatrist whose temporary position at a mental hospital offers only modest responsibilities. With her husband out of the country for a seminar and her daughter at camp, Jenny moves in with her grandparents, expecting a relaxing few months. But it isn't long before unpleasant memories of her childhood, the sudden appearance of strange apparitions, and a near-rape push this otherwise stable woman to the very edge of sanity.How to Love
1
Overview:
Tells a story about a man named Anthony who loses his wife, to an illness and finds it hard to move on. Although Anthony is now single, he struggles with how to build a new relationship with Tiffany. Anthony is uneasy to love again and pushes her away. He finds a letter from his deceased wife, saying that if something happens, to love and marry again. He is ready to let go, let God and move on.Thirst
6.4
Overview:
A needy couple in a bad marriage travel back to Stockholm after a trip to Italy. Meanwhile, a widow resists seductions from two different persons - her psychiatrist and a lesbian friend.Port of Call
6.655
Overview:
Berit is a young woman with problems. She is suicidal and depressed. Since it has been impossible for her to live with her mother, she has spent many years in institutions. She has now gotten a job in an industry on the condition that she can live together with her mother again. Their relationship is very tense however. One night at a dance she meets stevedore Gösta. Will he be able to give her the support she needs?Forelsket i København
6.4
Overview:
Jan Scharf's band is playing at Grönköbing Folk Park. Pianist Jan flirts with a young female audience member. Her friend notices what is going on, so they have to flee headlong. Back home in Copenhagen, they discover that their old residence has disappeared and a new high-rise building is going up, leaving them homeless. Jan has an uncle in Nyhavn, where he plans to stay temporarily.Dunderklumpen!
6.4
Overview:
Dunderklumpen lives all alone in the mountains of Jämtland. One Midsummer's Eve when he feels very lonely he sets off on a journey to find friends.You're Out of Your Mind, Madicken
6.1
Overview:
Madicken is a Swedish girl from the upper level family, growing up during the time of first world war which did not include Sweden. She lives happily with her family, experiencing the world and making brave and crazy things.Madicken of June Hill
5.672
Overview:
A second movie based on Astrid Lindgren's novel "Madicken och Junibackens pims", which is about two sisters and their adventures in 1910s Sweden.Miss Chic
4.3
Overview:
Buster Carell, a talent agent is threatened by bankruptcy when his only real talent, a singing lumberjack, runs off with the company funds. Watching a TV quiz show, Carell discovers a prodigal singer, Isabella Linder, and offers her a contract. But she is unwilling and would like to remain a school teacher.It Rains on Our Love
6.9
Overview:
Maggi meets David after having missed her train, and they spend the night together. Penniless, the young lovers break into a summer cottage. The owner, Håkansson, offers to rent it to them, but he has an ulterior motive. By living together, they have to face their pasts and deal with the meddling neighbors and authorities.The Staffan Stolle Story
5.9
Overview:
Staffan Stolle becomes the sole heir to a rich and noble family when he is just a little boy. Early on he is engaged to be married to a girl he finds he does not love. Instead he flees the country only to return under a false name, looking for true love.Swing it, fröken
6
Overview:
There is a new English teacher in school, Miss Lind. She moves in with the Nilssons, whose son Sigge prefers playing with his trumpet than to study German. Miss Lind convinces him how important his studies are. But Sanna, a girl in Sigge's class becomes jealous and angry when Sigge prefers his homework instead of her. Plot by Mattias Thuresson.The Disappearance of Finbar
6.8
Overview:
A dissatisfied teen disappears from his small town, leaving friends to wonder about his whereabouts.The First Squadron
6.2
Overview:
The year is 1941 and Nazi Germany is at its peak. Hitler's army is storming into Russia. Sweden stands lonely and isolated while the air force is training intensely due to a coming attack. The squadron leader pushes his men at its hardest. It's a constant game with death where death unfortunately often wins.Miss April
7.2
Overview:
The banker Marcus falls in love with the young ballet-dancer Maj who works at the opera. To meet her he takes a job there but Maj is in love with Osvald Berg, the big star of the opera. To wake Osvald's interest for her she asks Marcus if he could play deeply in love with her. Plot summary by nL.Barabbas
6.4
Overview:
The story about the thief who didn't get crucified because Jesus was choosen to take his place.When Darkness Falls
5.4
Overview:
Young Elisabeth comes to Västlinge to meet her old relative, the vicar and and his young daughter. She is going to spend the Christmas there in peace and quiet but on Christmas Eve, the grocer is brutally murdered with an axe. Police inspector Christer Wijk comes to the small village to find the murderer. He soon discovers the puzzle of evidence that makes almost everybody a suspect.Father Bom
4.2
Overview:
Fabian Bom, auctionist in a small town, one day finds a baby boy in a small crib that is for sale at an auction. He places the boy at an orphanage but returns the next day since he realizes that he misses the boy. Since a single man is not permitted to adopt a baby he arranges a marriage with a young woman, who really is the baby's mother.Acting
1999Madam Sif as Self
1997The Disappearance of Finbar as Johanna
1996To Steal a Thief as Alma
1996Christmas Oratorio as Selma Lagerlöf
1996Idlaflickorna as Unknown
1995Like It Never Was Before as Evelyn
1992The Best Intentions as Beda Bergman
1990The Secret as Greta
1988One Way Ticket as Astrid
1987Summer Nights on Planet Earth as Karna
1982Oldsmobile as Siv
1981Stjärnhuset (24 Episodes) as Mytha
1981The Guldbagge Awards (1 Episode) as Self - Best Supporting Actress winner
1980Children's Island as Mrs. Bergman-Ritz
1980Kuse och kaka, låt oss få smaka as Self
1980Swedenhielms as Unknown
1980Madicken of June Hill as Linus-Ida
1980Trollsommar as The Old Woman
1979You're Out of Your Mind, Madicken as Linus-Ida
1979Madicken (10 Episodes) as Linus-Ida
1979Min älskade as Magda
1978A Walk in the Sun as Siv
1978Bröllopet as Unknown
1977Summer Paradise as Emma
1976Face to Face (1 Episode) as Elisabeth Wankel
1976Face to Face as Elisabeth Wankel
1974Dunderklumpen! as Elvira Fattigan (voice)
1974A Handful of Love as Thekla Rehnholm
1973Det är grisens fel! as Märta
1970The Lie as Britt Prakt, Andrea's secretary
1969You're Lying! as Anna, Björn's mother
1968Sarons ros och gubbarna i Knohult as Unknown
1968Easter as Fru Heyst
1968Hönssoppa med korngryn as Sarah Kahn
1966Hemsöborna (7 Episodes) as Madam Flod
1965För vänskaps skull as Unknown
1964Swedish Portraits as Miss Fridlund
1964Åsa-Nisse i popform as Mia
1963My Love Is Like a Rose as Ms. Tullberg
1963Lyckodrömmen as Hurtander's Secretary
1963Kurragömma as Lucie
1962Lady in White as Eivor Jansson
1962Ticket to Paradise as Mrs. Berg
1961Guest of Reality as The mother
1961Pärlemor as Mrs Gyllenfalk
1961Hällebäcks gård as Anna
1961Ljuvlig är sommarnatten as Gretel Ström
1960When Darkness Falls as Frideborg Jansson
1960Good Friends and Faithful Neighbors as Dottan
1960Julkalendern (24 Episodes) as Mytha
1960Forelsket i København as Majorskan
1960Sommar och syndare as Ms. Prytz
1960The Die Is Cast as Elly Larsson, cleaning-lady
1959Mälarpirater as Unknown
1959Heaven and Pancakes as Franceska Larsson
1959Den kära leken as telefonisten
1959Send Me a Count as Agda
1959Får jag låna din fru? as Kurre's wife
1959Swinging at the Castle as Mrs Brick
1959Miss Chic as Miss Trimling
1958The Magician as Sofia
1958Laila as Unknown
1958Skandalskolan as Unknown
1958Miss April as Fru Nilsson
1958You Are My Adventure as Housemaid #1
1958The Lady in Black as Aina Engström
1957Summer Place Wanted as Guest at the costume party
1957Lille Fridolf blir morfar as Aunt Cecilia
1957Wild Strawberries as Aunt Olga
1957Som man bäddar... as Unknown
1956Sceningång as Nora Bring's landlady
1956Moon Over Hellesta as Ulla Forsberg
1956Tarp's Elin as Unknown
1956Little Fridolf and Me as Cecilia Skoglund
1956Swing it, fröken as Mrs. Nilsson
1956Girl in Tails as Unknown
1956The Staffan Stolle Story as Unknown
1956Children of the Night as Unknown
1956Pettersson i Annorlunda as Agda Pettersson
1956Girls Without Rooms as Unknown
1956It Is Never Too Late as Dagmar
1956Främlingen från skyn as Unknown
1956Private Entrance as Unknown
1954The Vicious Breed as Unknown
1954Sir Arne's Treasure as Woman
1954Taxi 13 as Miss Haglund
1954Storm over Tjurö as Alma Persson
1953Möte med livet as Mrs. Jakobson
1953Hidden in the Fog as Bojan
1953Malin Goes Home as Greta
1953Barabbas as Fat Woman
1952Säg det med blommor as Unknown
1951Divorced as Proverska på modehuset
1951The Nuthouse as Nurse
1951The Tinderbox as Unknown
1950Jack of Hearts as Prostitute
1950To Joy as Stina (uncredited)
1950Två trappor över gården as Gunhild
1949Love Wins Out as Mrs. Holm
1949Father Bom as Adela Pettersson
1949Only a Mother as Teacher
1949Thirst as Unknown
1949Playing Truant as Märta Hoffman's friend
1949Farlig vår as Kalle's date
1949Gatan as Mrs Bergman, prostitute
1949Vagabond Blacksmiths as Unknown
1948Flickan från fjällbyn as Erika
1948Port of Call as Mrs. Krona
1948On These Shoulders as Unknown
1948Lars Hård as Child welfare officer
1947Försummad av sin fru as Unknown
1947Woman Without a Face as Magda Svensson
1947How to Love as Lotten
1947Dynamite as Mrs. Bodin
1947Den långa vägen as Kata Dahlstroem
1946It Rains on Our Love as Gerti (uncredited)
1946Kristin Commands as Vilma Persson
1946Försök inte med mej... as Forslund's maid
194513 Chairs as Unknown
1945Crime and Punishment as Unknown
1944På farliga vägar as Great Hansson
1942Man glömmer ingenting as Anna (uncredited)
1942General von Döbeln as Maid at Vaxholm
1941The First Squadron as Sperling's Nurse
1938Kloka gubben as Unknown