Gunnar Björnstrand

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Gunnar Björnstrand, (13 November 1909 - 26 May 1986) was a Swedish character actor known for his frequent work with writer/director Ingmar Bergman. He was born in Stockholm. He appeared in over 180 films.

Björnstrand was a versatile actor who could play tough and tender as well as comedy and tragedy. His daughter Veronica Björnstrand is also an actress.

[edit] Selected filmography

• Torment (1944, dir. Alf Sjöberg)
• It Rains on Our Love (1946)
• Night Is My Future (1948)
• Secrets of Women (1952)
• Sawdust and Tinsel (1953)
• A Lesson in Love (1954)
• Dreams (1955)
• Smiles of a Summer Night (1955)
• The Seventh Seal (1957)
• Night Light (1957, dir. Lars-Eric Kjellgren)
• Wild Strawberries (1957)
• The Magician (1958)
• The Devil's Eye (1960)
• Through a Glass Darkly (1961)
• The Pleasure Garden (1961, dir. Alf Kjellin)
• Winter Light (1963)
• Persona (1966)
• Shame (1968)
• The Rite(1969)
• Face to Face (1976)
• Autumn Sonata (1978)
• Fanny and Alexander (1982)

[edit] External links

• Gunnar Björnstrand at the Internet Movie Database
• Gunnar Björnstrand page at Bergmanorama