Kerstin Bäck
About Kerstin Bäck
Kerstin Elisabet Bäck, born Bergstrand on 18 September 1943 in Borlänge, was a Swedish stand-up comedian, lecturer, author and municipal politician. She had originally worked as an overhead crane operator, and in 1991 she wrote the book Olika liv: ledtrådar och ledstjärnor together with Maj Fant.
Her stand-up debut came in 1992 on the boat Patricia in Stockholm. She went on to guest in several television and radio productions, was interviewed by Göran Skytte in 1997 and presented Sveriges Radio's Sommar in August 1999, alongside lecturing and small film roles. From 2008 to 2015 she served as a municipal politician for the Social Democrats. She died on 10 January 2022 in Säter and is buried at Stora Tuna cemetery.
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Who was Kerstin Bäck?
Kerstin Bäck, born Kerstin Elisabet Bergstrand on 18 September 1943 in Borlänge, was a Swedish stand-up comedian, lecturer, author and municipal politician.
What did Kerstin Bäck do before comedy?
She originally worked as an overhead crane operator, and in 1991 she wrote the book Olika liv: ledtrådar och ledstjärnor with Maj Fant.
When did Kerstin Bäck start stand-up?
Her stand-up debut came in 1992 on the boat Patricia in Stockholm.
Did Kerstin Bäck present Sommar?
Yes, she presented Sommar on Sveriges Radio in August 1999, and she also guested in several television and radio productions.
Was Kerstin Bäck a politician?
From 2008 to 2015 she served as a municipal politician for the Social Democrats, alongside lecturing and small film roles.
When did Kerstin Bäck die?
Kerstin Bäck died on 10 January 2022 in Säter and is buried at Stora Tuna cemetery.
