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Knut Gunnar Johanson (13 November 1909 – 24 May 1986 [1]) was a Swedish actor known for his frequent work with writer and director Ingmar Bergman . Biography. Björnstrand was born Knut Gunnar Johanson in Stockholm as son of actor Oscar Johanson and Ella Mauléon.
Gunnar Björnstrand. Actor: Persona. Being the son of an acting father, Oscar Johanson, it isn't surprising that he wanted to be an actor already as a child. However, he first worked as a baker's apprentice, in a barber shop or in the docks.
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- Stockholm, Stockholms län, Sweden
- January 1, 1
- Stockholm, Stockholms län, Sweden
May 20, 2024 · Gunnar Björnstrand (born November 13, 1909, Stockholm, Sweden—died May 24, 1986, Stockholm) was a motion-picture actor. Though born to an acting family, Björnstrand attempted other careers before returning to his father’s profession.
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Genom sin medverkan i filmer som Gycklarnas afton 1953, En lektion i kärlek 1954, Sommarnattens leende 1955 och Det sjunde inseglet 1957 blev Gunnar Björnstrand internationellt känd. På 1960-talet gjorde han bland annat Såsom i en spegel , Ansiktet och Nattvardsgästerna med Bergman.
Gunnar Björnstrand made his debut on the Hippodrom-theatre in Malmö, but later worked mainly in Stockholm at various theatres. In film he began playing comedic roles as authoritarian characters with inclination for sadism, for example in Nils Poppe's Bom-series.
Jun 27, 2023 · stylistic innovations/traits: Gunnar Björnstrand often played stern figures who could come to a boil if provoked or pushed. His high-water mark work in Winter Light is a shoo-in for a slot on the top 100 male acting performances of all-time.
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.
