Inga Swenson

American actress

Inga Swenson (December 29, 1932 – July 23, 2023) was an American actress. She was born in Omaha, Nebraska.[1]

Swenson in 1958

Swenson was best known for her roles as Gretchen Kraus in the TV sitcom Benson and as Ingrid Svenson on the TV sitcom Soap, which had the same producers. She also appeared as northern matriarch Maude Hazard in the acclaimed mini-series North and South in 1985 and again in 1986.

Swenson died of natural causes on July 23, 2023 in Los Angeles, California at the age of 90.[2]

References change

  1. "Inga Swenson". Contemporary Theatre, Film and Television (fee, via Fairfax County Public Library). Vol. 7. Detroit: Gale. 1989. Gale Document Number: GALE|K1609002225. Retrieved 2013-12-04. Biography in Context. (subscription required)
  2. Furdyk, Brent. "'Benson' Star Inga Swenson Dead at 90". Archived from the original on 28 July 2023. Retrieved 28 July 2023.

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