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From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. 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. Description above from the Wikipedia article...
Known for
The Seventh SealMovie • 1957
PersonaMovie • 1966
Autumn SonataMovie • 1978
The MagicianMovie • 1958
Wild StrawberriesMovie • 1957
Fanny and AlexanderMovie • 1982
Fanny and AlexanderSeries • 1984
Winter LightMovie • 1963
Through a Glass DarklyMovie • 1961
Smiles of a Summer NightMovie • 1955
ShameMovie • 1968
Face to FaceMovie • 1976
The Devil's EyeMovie • 1960
The RiteMovie • 1969
Here Is Your LifeMovie • 1966
My Sister My LoveMovie • 1966
Waiting WomenMovie • 1952
DreamsMovie • 1955
Sawdust and TinselMovie • 1953
The GirlsMovie • 1968
A Lesson in LoveMovie • 1954
Music in DarknessMovie • 1948
Loving CouplesMovie • 1964
TormentMovie • 1944