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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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The Young Nobleman
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Faust
Faust
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Los 5 Faust de F. W. Murnau
Himself / Faust (archive footage)
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Carl XII:s kurir
Axel Roos
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Två man om en änka
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Thora van Deken
Bjerring
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Charles XII
Karl XII
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Love's Crucible
Bertram
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Kungen kommer
Leonard Pettersson / Carl XV
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Gösta Ekman - En levande legend
Various (archive footage)

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