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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.
Biografi. Gunnar Björnstrand var son till en skådespelande far, Oscar Johanson och Ella Mauléon samt halvbror till Eric Biuw och dotterson till Wilhelm Mauléon. Efter teaterstudier för Julia Håkansson debuterade han 1933 hos Oscar Winge på Hippodromteatern som Adam i Marc Conellys Guds gröna ängar. [ 2] .
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.
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.
Actor 1909-1986. Actor who can boast the largest joint filmography with Ingmar Bergman. Known to the general public in his native Sweden primarily as a comic actor, Björnstrand began his collaboration with Bergman with the 1950's comedies, their partnership reaching an uncomfortable juncture with Winter Light in 1962.
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.
