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Gösta Ekman

Dec 27, 1890 - Jan 12, 1938 (47 years old) in Stockholm, Stockholms län, Sweden

Frans Gösta Viktor Ekman (28 December 1890 – 12 January 1938) was a Swedish actor. Generally spoken of as Swedish theatre's most legendary stage actor, Gösta Ekman enjoyed a prolific stage career during his short life, becoming the first real star of Swedish theatre. His boyish good looks attracted both sexes, helping to create a massive cult following and elevating him to the status of a living legend. Combined with a beautiful voice and a powerful stage presence, Ekman was able to captivate his audiences.

Known For

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Faust
Faust
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Dear Relatives
Claes af Leijonstam
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Minns ni?
(archive footage)
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Ingrid Bergman Remembered
Self (archive footage)
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Intermezzo
Professor Holger Brandt
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Kungen kommer
Leonard Pettersson / Carl XV
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Swedenhielms
Rolf Swedenhielm
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For Her Sake
Gunnar Lanner
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Stjärnbilder
(archive footage)
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The Unknown Woman

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