Gunnar Björnstrand

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.

elected 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)

External links

*imdb name | id=0085038 | name=Gunnar Björnstrand
* [http://www.bergmanorama.com/repertory/bjornstrand.htm Gunnar Björnstrand page at Bergmanorama]