Biography

Jenny Hasselqvist was born on July 31, 1894 in Stockholm, Sweden. She was an actress, known for Johan (1921), The Saga of Gösta Berling (1924) and Balettprimadonnan (1916). She died on June 8, 1978 in Stockholm, Sweden.

The Swedish actress Jenny Hasselqvist made her film debut in 1916 with "Balettprimadonnan" directed by the legendary Mauritz Stiller,.

With the rise of the sound film she concluded her film career.

She experienced the height of her career in the 20's.

She also worked in Germany too and became well-known in Europe.

She was a prima ballerina with Sweden's Royal Ballet in 1915.