4 June 1948: Tommy Körberg born

Bert Gustav Tommy Körberg was born on 4 July 1948. English-speaking audiences know him best for his role as Anatoly/"The Russian" in the musical Chess. He played the role on the 1984 concept album, and again on stage in the 1986 world première West End production in London. He has also performed the role several more times since then. Körberg has also played the lead role in many Swedish productions of other musicals.

He represented Sweden at the Eurovision Song Contest in 1969 and 1988. In 1969 he came 9th with 'Judy min vän'. In 1988 he was less successful, ending up in 12th place with 'Stad i ljus'.

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