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He mainly appeared in light comedies until the movies that made him internationally famous: Ingmar Bergman's Sawdust and Tinsel (1953), A Lesson in Love (1954) and Smiles of a Summer Night (1955). He became a close friend of Mr. Bergman.
- January 1, 1
- Stockholm, Stockholms län, Sweden
- January 1, 1
- Stockholm, Stockholms län, Sweden
Gunnar Björnstrand (13 November 1909 – 26 May 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.
After signing a contract with Svensk Filmindustri, he was offered mainly parts in comedies, including Bergman's Smiles of a Summer Night (1955). In 1957, however, he appeared in two dramatic roles for Bergman, in The Seventh Seal and Wild Strawberries and, notably, Winter Light (1962).
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The Seventh Seal. NR 96 mins | 93% 93% Trailer. Ingmar Bergman's classic 1957 fantasy flick about a Swedish knight who challenges Death. Persona. 79 mins | 91% 94% Trailer.
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Gunnar Björnstrand. Highest Rated: 100% The Magician (1958) Lowest Rated: 50% Dreams (1955) Birthday: Nov 13, 1909. Birthplace: Stockholm, Stockholms län, Sweden. Understated lead and...
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