Gösta Ekman

Gösta Ekman

1890-12-27 – 1938-01-12 (age 47) Stockholm, Stockholms län, Sweden
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Biography

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.

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Known For

Intermezzo
Intermezzo

1936

as Professor Holger Brandt

Faust
Faust

1926

as Faust

The Golden Clown
The Golden Clown

1926

as Joe Higgins, klovnen

Puss in Boots
Puss in Boots

1918

as Karl Konstantin Kattrup, "Mästerkatten"

Family Traditions
Family Traditions

1920

as Ernst

The Unknown Woman
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Only a Dream

as Konrad von X

Johan Ulfstjerna
The Gardener
The Gardener

1912

as Trädgårdsmästarens son

Ingrid Bergman Remembered
Ingrid Bergman Remembered

1996

as Self (archive footage)

Swedenhielms
Swedenhielms

1935

as Rolf Swedenhielm

Minns ni?
Minns ni?

1993

as (archive footage)

The Last Night
The Last Night

1928

as Marc-Anton

A Scarlet Angel
A Scarlet Angel

1922

as Henry Warden

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Gustaf Wasa, Part Two

1928

as Gustaf Eriksson Wasa