Gunnar Bj%C3%B6rnstrand

Knut Gunnar Johanson was a Swedish actor known for his frequent work with writer and director Ingmar Bergman.

Bjrnstrand was born Knut Gunnar Johanson in Stockholm as son of actor Oscar Johanson and Ella Maulon. After his education at the Royal Dramatic Theatres acting school, he made several appearances in theatre, film and radio. Bjrnstrands first collaboration with Ingmar Bergman was the 1941 theatre production of August Strindbergs The Ghost Sonata. His first major film role was in Hampe Faustmans Natt i hamn in 1943. After signing a contract with Svensk Filmindustri, he was offered mainly parts in comedies, including Bergmans Smiles of a Summer Night . In 1957, however, he appeared in two dramatic roles for Bergman, in The Seventh Seal and Wild Strawberries. He regularly starred in other films by Bergman until 1968, when his work for the director became infrequent. He also played major roles at the Stockholm Stadsteater and in private theaters. In later years, due to the consequences of a stroke, Bjrnstrand avoided longterm contracts, and focused on theatre and television work. His last f

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