NILS ASTHER

 

From Stars of the Photoplay (1930)

BORN in Malmo, Sweden, January 17, 1902, he was the son of well-to-do parents. After graduating from the University of Lund, he made a name for himself on the stage and screen in Denmark, Sweden and Germany. United Artists brought him to America in 1927 to play in "Topsy and Eva" with the Duncan Sisters. His first big role was in "Sorrell and Son." Nils is 6 feet and one-half inch tall weighs 170, and has brown hair and hazel eyes. His first marriage ended in divorce in Europe. Has been reported engaged several times.

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