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Anders Ek(1916-1979)

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Anders Ek in Sawdust and Tinsel (1953)
Anders Ek was born on 7 April 1916 in Gothenburg, Västra Götalands län, Sweden. He was an actor, known for The Seventh Seal (1957), Cries & Whispers (1972) and Sawdust and Tinsel (1953). He was married to Ingrid Andreasson, Kerstin Larsson and Birgit Cullberg. He died on 17 November 1979 in Stockholm, Stockholms län, Sweden.
BornApril 7, 1916
DiedNovember 17, 1979(63)
BornApril 7, 1916
DiedNovember 17, 1979(63)
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Known for

The Seventh Seal (1957)
The Seventh Seal
8.1
  • The Monk
  • 1957
Harriet Andersson and Kari Sylwan in Cries & Whispers (1972)
Cries & Whispers
7.9
  • Isak
  • 1972
Sawdust and Tinsel (1953)
Sawdust and Tinsel
7.4
  • Frost
  • 1953
Björn Gustafson and Monica Zetterlund in Nisse och Greta (1975)
Nisse och Greta
TV Mini Series
  • Actor

Credits

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Actor

  • Dramaklassiker (2020)
    Dramaklassiker
    Podcast Series
    • Maurice
    • The Lawyer
    • 2020–2024
  • Hedebyborna (1978)
    Hedebyborna
    8.0
    TV Series
    • Fjärsman Emanuel Olson
    • 1980
  • Fusket
    7.1
    TV Movie
    • Gustaf
    • 1978
  • Soldat med brutet gevär (1977)
    Soldat med brutet gevär
    6.7
    TV Mini Series
    • Mäster Sjölin
    • 1977
  • Den fattige glasblåsaren (1977)
    Den fattige glasblåsaren
    Short
    • The glass blower
    • 1977
  • Hallo Baby (1976)
    Hallo Baby
    5.9
    • Anders Ek
    • 1976
  • Björn Gustafson and Monica Zetterlund in Nisse och Greta (1975)
    Nisse och Greta
    TV Mini Series
    • 1975
  • Allan Edwall in Engeln (1974)
    Engeln
    7.2
    TV Mini Series
    • Wiberg
    • 1974
  • En skugga (1974)
    En skugga
    TV Movie
    • Farm-hand
    • 1974
  • Mannen som blev ensam
    TV Mini Series
    • Vanteck
    • 1973
  • Harriet Andersson and Kari Sylwan in Cries & Whispers (1972)
    Cries & Whispers
    7.9
    • Isak
    • 1972
  • The Rite (1969)
    The Rite
    7.0
    TV Movie
    • Sebastian Fisher
    • 1969
  • Lena Nyman in I Am Curious (Yellow) (1967)
    I Am Curious (Yellow)
    6.0
    • Träningsledare (uncredited)
    • 1967
  • Mosebacke Monarki (1967)
    Mosebacke Monarki
    7.6
    TV Series
    • Mödde
    • 1967
  • Den bergtagna (1965)
    Den bergtagna
    6.0
    TV Movie
    • Gustave Alland
    • 1965

Personal details

  • Born
    • April 7, 1916
    • Gothenburg, Västra Götalands län, Sweden
  • Died
    • November 17, 1979
    • Stockholm, Stockholms län, Sweden(undisclosed)
  • Spouses
      Ingrid Andreasson1976 - November 17, 1979 (his death, 2 children)
  • Children
    • Malin Ek
  • Relatives
    • Elin Klinga(Grandchild)
  • Other works
    The Soldier in Gösta Nordströms play 'Vägen hem' which premiered on 25 February at Dramatikerstudion, Stockholm, Sweden.

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  • Trivia
    Father of Niklas Ek, Mats Ek and Malin Ek.

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