Gösta Ekman
Known For
Acting
Born
1890-12-27 in Stockholm, Stockholms län, Sweden
Died
1938-01-12
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.
Most Known For
Intermezzo
as Professor Holger Brandt
Johan Ulfstjerna
The Golden Clown
as Joe Higgins, klovnen
Familjens traditioner
as Ernst
The Gardener
as Trädgårdsmästarens son
The Unknown Woman
Faust
as Faust
Bomben
Puss in Boots
as Karl Konstantin Kattrup, "Mästerkatten"
Longing
Ingrid Bergman Remembered
as Self (archive footage)
Stjärnbilder
as (archive footage)
Minns ni?
as (archive footage)
A Fortune Hunter
as Lars Wiwalt
Swedenhielms
as Rolf Swedenhielm
Kungen kommer
as Leonard Pettersson / Carl XV
Gustaf Wasa, Part One
as Gustaf Eriksson Wasa
Thora van Deken
as Bjerring
The Last Night
as Marc-Anton
Charles XII
as Karl XII