Gunnar Björnstrand

Born: 13th of November 1909

Died: 26th of May 1986 (aged 76)

Biography:
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Gunnar Björnstrand (November 13, 1909 – May 26, 1986) was a Swedish actor known for his frequent work with writer/director Ingmar Bergman. He was born in Stockholm. He appeared in over 120 films.

Björnstrand at first had trouble finding work but got an engagement in Helsinki with his wife 1936-1938. Back in Stockholm he met Ingmar Bergman, at that time a mostly unknown theatre director. In the 1940s he got his first major film roles, making a breakthrough with the 1946 movie Kristin kommenderar. He was a versatile actor who could play tough and tender as well as comedy and tragedy. His daughter Veronica Björnstrand is also an actress. One of his most famous roles was as the worldly squire who makes such a contrast to his austere and spiritual master in Bergman's most famous film The Seventh Seal.

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Gunnar Björnstrand's Filmography

Fanny and Alexander

Fanny and Alexander

  •   Movie
  • 1982
Filip Landahl
Autumn Sonata

Autumn Sonata

  •   Movie
  • 1978
Paul
Shame

Shame

  •   Movie
  • 1968
Mr. Jacobi
Persona

Persona

  •   Movie
  • 1966
Herr Vogler
Through a Glass Darkly

Through a Glass Darkly

  •   Movie
  • 1961
David
The Magician

The Magician

  •   Movie
  • 1958
Dr. Vergerus / Minister of Health
Wild Strawberries

Wild Strawberries

  •   Movie
  • 1957
Evald
The Seventh Seal

The Seventh Seal

  •   Movie
  • 1957
Jöns
Smiles of a Summer Night

Smiles of a Summer Night

  •   Movie
  • 1955
Fredrik Egerman
Sawdust and Tinsel

Sawdust and Tinsel

  •   Movie
  • 1953
Mr. Sjuberg