Lasse Strömstedt was born on May 23, 1935 in Gävle, Gävleborgs län, Sweden as Folke Lars-Olov. He was an actor and writer, known for Lyftet (1978), Det löser sig (1976) and Vinterdag 1914 (1978). He was married to Ann-Christine Bärnsten. He died on July 4, 2009 in Gränna, Jönköpings Län, Sweden.