Hampe Faustman
actor and film director (1919-1961)
Erik "Hampe" Faustman (born Erik Stellan Chatham; 3 July 1919 – 26 August 1961) was a Swedish actor and film director. He appeared in more than 20 films between 1940 and 1961. He also directed 20 films between 1943 and 1955. He was married to actress Gunn Wållgren 1941–1949.
Faustman's parents were Gösta Chatham and Mollie Faustman, who was an artist, journalist, and author.
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