Gjord Lindgren
Gjord Lindgren | |
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 Portrait of Lindgren, 1981 | |
| Born | January 11, 1957 |
| Died | July 15, 1982 (aged 25) |
| Cause of death | Homicide |
| Resting place | Kerdé Cemetery, Kerdé |
| Nationality | Seketese |
| Occupation | Actor Poet |
Gjord Cjétor Šema Lindgren was a Seketese actor, comedian, humourist, novelist, and poet. His cinematic performances and poetic works are considered staples of Daynça Viž.
As an actor, he is most known for portraying Pierre Dengrin in the critically acclaimed film Svac. Lindgren also portrayed the lead in the 1981 film The Great Collapse. Lindgren has won 7 different awards from awards ceremonies across Seketan, including his Salin Awards for Best Supporting Role for Svac and Best Leading Role for The Great Collapse.
Šema Linda (sometimes anglicized as Shema Linda) was the pen name used by Lindgren for his literary works. His absurdist and comedic poetry was published in newspapers across Seketan where they became popular. Lindgren also completed two novels, both of which sold modestly. Much of his poetry was published in the 1981 volume Pursue Everything, Earn Nothing, which became a bestseller in Seketan.
Lindgren died on July 15, 1982 after he was shot dead by actress Éli Ollet on the set of a film directed by Rividje Alité. Ollet was under the effects of alcohol during the shooting. Lindgren's controversial and widely reported death resulted in national discussion about alcoholism resulting in many reforms in alcohol laws in Seketan.
Early life
Lindgren was born in Kerdé, Nelderjen. His father, Tander Lindgren, was a labourer, and his mother Salomé (Dygan), was a housewife. Lindgren was the youngest of three children. Lindgren described his family as "horribly abusive" because of his father's alcoholism and possible brain damage that may have occurred from an unreported construction accident. Lindgren ran away from his hometown at the age of 13 and was homeless for three months years before arriving in Conelibek and being taken by the Seketese Foster and Custody Branch. After being refused back home by his birth parents, Lindgren was given a new adoptive family in Conelibek. Throughout his childhood and adolescence, Lindgren kept a journal. He cites this as one of his early inspirations for writing professionally. Lindgren attended Conelibek North Secondary School.
Career
After he graduated, Lindgren worked a paid internship for SBC radio. Through his internship, Lindgren made connections to various journalists and editors within the SBC, and was able to successfully publish his absurdist poetry in entertainment columns across Seketese newspapers under the alias Šema Linda. By age 21, Lindgren became a staff writer for the SBC who continually supported himself from royalties earned from his poems.
At age 22, Lindgren began performing his poetry out-loud at open-mics across Conelibek. Lindgren published his second and final novel at this time. He occasionally performed stand-up comedy. Lindgren was later persuaded by his friends to audition for film roles.
Lindgren was cast for the 1980 hit film Svac at age 23, being credited as his real name. He received national acclaim for his role; Lindgren personally described his rise to fame as an actor as "incredibly unexpected". Lindgren was cast the lead in the 1981 hit The Great Collapse and received additional acclaim. His fame as an actor boosted the popularity of his writing which had already developed a cult following. He published his 1981 volume Pursue Everything, Earn Nothing at age 24, and it became a national bestseller.
Personal life
Lindgren never married but has had several romantic relationships in his life. He dated actress Éli Ollet and broke up months before she murdered him at age 25 in 1982.
Death and legacy
Lindgren was murdered by actress Éli Ollet. They had dated months prior and co-stared in a film directed by Rividje Alite. Lindgren was murdered when Ollet was under the influence of alcohol, leading to national discussion of laws regarding alcoholic products.
Tac zevym mesa (English: I am a rule), an excerpt from his poem My Presence Will Attack You, has become a phrase frequently associated with Lindgren and Seketese surrealism. The phrase is often seen in Seketese graffiti, and was featured on a Seketese 1995 Lindgren memorial postage stamp.
Filmography
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 1979 | Glass City | Bjé |
| 1980 | Happens Every Day | Josyf |
| 1980 | Svac | Pierre Dengrin |
| 1981 | The Great Collapse | Fjedor Becyn |