Gunn Wållgren

Biography

Gunn Wållgren (16 November 1913 – 4 June 1983) was a Swedish actress. Considered one of Sweden's finest and also to date most appreciated actresses, Wållgren was famous for her fragile and sensual way of acting, her warm and rich inner soulfulness, and her never failing ability of presenting an absolute presence and naturalness on stage. Her Chekhov and Ibsen character interpretations, in particular, are considered to be unsurpassed.

Known For

Fanny and Alexander

as Helena Ekdahl

Fanny and Alexander

as Helena Ekdahl

The Brothers Lionheart

as Sofia

The Man Who Quit Smoking

as Aunt Gunhild

The Making of Fanny and Alexander

as Self

Woman Without a Face

as Rut Köhler

Ordet

as Kristina

While the Door Was Locked

as Marianne Sahlén

Miss and Mrs Sweden

as Rose Persson-Silvergrå

The Nuthouse

as Maggan Håkansson