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Per-Axel Arosenius

Nov 07, 1920 - Mar 21, 1981 (60 years old) in Norberg, Västmanlands län, Sweden

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Per Axel Daniel Rank Arosenius (November 7, 1920 – March 21, 1981) was a Swedish actor of mostly supporting parts. His most prominent film role was that of Soviet defector Boris Kusenov in Alfred Hitchcock's 1969 film Topaz.

After a dispute with the Swedish taxation authorities on March 21 1981, Arosenius protested by setting himself on fire outside their office in Nacka. He died in the ambulance on the way to the hospital. He was 60 years old.

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Known For

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Maid in Sweden
Inga and Greta's father
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Wide Open
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Topaz
Boris Kuzenov
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Thriller: A Cruel Picture
Madeline's Father (as Per Axel Arosenius)
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The Brothers Lionheart
Tengilsman 1
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Swedish Porno: The House of Beasts
Frederick
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Miss Julie
The count's friend (uncredited)
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A Man with a Maid
Rev. Faversham
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Children of the Night
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Skuggan

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