Birgit Nilsson was born on May 17, 1918 in Västra Karup, Skåne län, Sweden. She was an actress, known for Army of Thieves (2021), Da 5 Bloods (2020) and Tristan und Isolde (1974). She was married to Bertil Niklasson. She died on December 25, 2005 in Västra Karup, Skåne län, Sweden.
World-famous Swedish opera singer, especially noted for Wagner operas.
Warms up by singing "Der Holle Racht" from the opera "Die Zauberflote."
Is considered the finest Wagnerian soprano opera singer of her
generation.
The Swedish government issued a postage stamp showing her as Turandot.
She also received the Ilis Quorum medal which is the highest honor
given to a Swedish citizen.