Gösta Ekman

Gösta Ekman

Actor · Director · Writer

Stockholm, Stockholms län, Sweden
December 27, 1890

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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Representative Works

The Unknown Woman
The Unknown Woman
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/ Swedish
Faust
Faust
7.9
/ German
Family Traditions
Family Traditions
10.0
/ Swedish
The Golden Clown
The Golden Clown
7.3
/ Danish
Intermezzo
Intermezzo
5.9
/ Swedish
The Bomb
The Bomb
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/ Swedish
Swedenhielms
Swedenhielms
5.8
/ Swedish
Johan Ulfstjerna
Johan Ulfstjerna
10.0
/ Swedish
The Last Night
The Last Night
7.0
/ German
The Gardener
The Gardener
5.4
/ Swedish

Awards and Honors

Critical Favorites

The Unknown Woman
1913Nominee

Best Performance

The Unknown Woman

Faust
1926Winner

Best Performance

Faust

Family Traditions
1920Winner

Best Performance

Family Traditions

Career Highlights

The Golden Clown
1926Highlight

Best Performance

The Golden Clown

Intermezzo
1936Highlight

Best Performance

Intermezzo

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