Gösta Ekman

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.

Known For

Faust

as Faust

Intermezzo

as Professor Holger Brandt

The Gardener

as The Gardener's son

Love's Crucible

as Bertram

Swedenhielms

as Rolf Swedenhielm

Ingrid Bergman Remembered

as Self (archive footage)

The Gyurkovics Boys

as Geza Gyurkovics

Puss in Boots

as Karl Konstantin Kattrup, "Mästerkatten"

Kungen kommer

as Leonard Pettersson / Carl XV

The Golden Clown

as Joe Higgins, klovnen