Attended the Dramatens elevskola, the Royal Dramatic Theater's drama school, from 1941 to 1944.
Born to Edvard Dahlbeck, a secretary, and his wife Greta Österberg.
Graduated from high school in 1939.
Started writing in the 1960s, publishing several novels and poems in Sweden.
Survivors include two sons, David and Tomas Lampell.
Was awarded the Eugene O'Neill Award, one of Sweden's most important theater awards in 1961.