Gunnar Björnstrand
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. 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. 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 …
Known field
Acting
Total Movie Credited
127
Total TV Shows Credited
7
Gender
Male
Place of birth
Stockholm, Stockholms län, Sweden
Birthdate
November 13, 1909
Death Date
May 26o 1986
Also known as
Гуннар Бьёрнстранд