Per-Axel Arosenius
Acting
November 7, 1920
Died at age 60
March 21, 1981
Date of Death
Norberg, Västmanlands län, Sweden
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Biography
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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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