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Gunnar Björnstrand

1909–1986 · 15 titles in the catalogue

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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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Their work

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  1. The Seventh Seal1957as Jöns
  2. Persona1966as Herr Vogler
  3. Wild Strawberries1957as Evald
  4. Fanny and Alexander1982as Filip Landahl
  5. Autumn Sonata1978as Paul
  6. Through a Glass Darkly1961as David
  7. Winter Light1963as Tomas Ericsson
  8. Smiles of a Summer Night1955as Fredrik Egerman
  9. The Magician1958as Dr. Vergerus / Minister of Health
  10. Shame1968as Mr. Jacobi
  11. Sawdust and Tinsel1953as Mr. Sjuberg
  12. Fanny and Alexander1984as Filip Landahl
  13. Face to Face1976as Jenny's Grandfather
  14. The Devil's Eye1960as The Actor
  15. The Rite1969as Hans Winkelmann