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Gösta Ekman(1890-1938)

  • Actor
  • Writer
  • Director
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Gösta Ekman in Faust (1926)
Generally spoken of as Swedish theater's most legendary stage actor, Gösta Ekman enjoyed a prolific stage career during his short life, becoming the first real star of Swedish theater. 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.
BornDecember 28, 1890
DiedJanuary 12, 1938(47)
BornDecember 28, 1890
DiedJanuary 12, 1938(47)
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Known for

Faust (1926)
Faust
8.1
  • Faust(as Gösta Ekmann)
  • 1926
Intermezzo (1936)
Intermezzo
6.5
  • Professor Holger Brandt
  • 1936
Kungen kommer (1936)
Kungen kommer
4.9
  • Leonard Pettersson
  • King Charles XV
  • 1936
Charles XII (1925)
Charles XII
7.1
  • Karl XII
  • 1925

Credits

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Actor



  • Än en gång Gösta Ekman
    Short
    • Hellert, lawyer
    • 1940
  • Eric Rohman in Häxnatten (1937)
    Häxnatten
    3.2
    • Arne Markell
    • 1937
  • Intermezzo (1936)
    Intermezzo
    6.5
    • Professor Holger Brandt
    • 1936
  • Johan Ulfstjerna (1936)
    Johan Ulfstjerna
    5.5
    • Johan Ulfstjerna
    • 1936
  • Kungen kommer (1936)
    Kungen kommer
    4.9
    • Leonard Pettersson
    • King Charles XV
    • 1936
  • Birger Lundquist in Swedenhielms (1935)
    Swedenhielms
    5.7
    • Rolf Swedenhielm
    • 1935
  • København, Kalundborg og - ? (1934)
    København, Kalundborg og - ?
    4.7
    • Sig selv
    • 1934
  • Två man om en änka (1933)
    Två man om en änka
    • Nr 39 Ludwig Karlsson - Kalfaktor
    • 1933
  • Gösta Ekman and Tutta Rolf in Kära släkten (1933)
    Kära släkten
    5.3
    • Clas af Leijonstam - Friherre på Clasberga slott i Skåne
    • 1933
  • Gösta Ekman in Kanske en diktare (1933)
    Kanske en diktare
    4.5
    • Filip, rockvaktmästare
    • 1933
  • Brokiga blad (1931)
    Brokiga blad
    5.4
    • Sigge Wulff
    • 1931
  • Mach' mir die Welt zum Paradies (1930)
    Mach' mir die Welt zum Paradies
    • Gunnar
    • 1930
  • Prince Sigvard Bernadotte in For Her Sake (1930)
    For Her Sake
    5.8
    • Gunnar Lanner
    • 1930
  • Karina Bell, Gösta Ekman, Diomira Jacobini, Fritz Kortner, Walter Rilla, A.W. Sandberg, and Josef Fenneker in The Last Night (1928)
    The Last Night
    6.2
    • Marc-Anton
    • 1928
  • Gustaf Wasa del II (1928)
    Gustaf Wasa del II
    4.4
    • Gustaf Eriksson Wasa
    • 1928

Writer



  • Prince Sigvard Bernadotte in For Her Sake (1930)
    For Her Sake
    5.8
    • memoirs Den taenkande August
    • 1930
  • Gösta Ekman in Gyurkovicsarna (1920)
    Gyurkovicsarna
    5.6
    • Writer
    • 1920

Director



  • Gösta Ekman in Husband by Proxy (1927)
    Husband by Proxy
    5.3
    • Director
    • 1927

Personal details

  • Alternative name
    • Gösta Ekmann
  • Born
    • December 28, 1890
    • Stockholm, Stockholms län, Sweden
  • Died
    • January 12, 1938
    • Stockholm, Stockholms län, Sweden(pneumonia and uremia)
  • Spouse
    • Greta EkmanDecember 12, 1914 - January 12, 1938 (his death, 2 children)
  • Children
    • Hasse Ekman
  • Relatives
      Gösta Ekman(Grandchild)
  • Other works
    Extra in Franz Lehár's operetta 'The Merry Widow' at Oskarsteatern, Stockholm, Sweden.
  • Publicity listings
    • 4 Articles
    • 1 Pictorial

Did you know

  • Trivia
    Became a cocaine addict after a visit to Berlin, Germany for the title role in Faust (1926). This abuse led to deteriorating health, and eventually his death.

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