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
Faust
Intermezzo
Professor Holger Brandt
Ingrid Bergman Remembered
Self (archive footage)
Swedenhielms
Rolf Swedenhielm
Dear Relatives
Claes af Leijonstam
For Her Sake
Gunnar Lanner
Puss in Boots
Karl Konstantin Kattrup, "Mästerkatten"
The Gyurkovics Boys
Geza Gyurkovics
Minns ni?
(archive footage)
Love's Crucible
Bertram