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Gunn Wållgren (1913–1983)

Actress

Constantly considered to be one of the greatest actresses in modern Swedish theater history, Gunn Wållgren is mostly known for her many roles in plays by Ibsen, Strindberg and Chekhov, and internationally; for her wonderful part as the grandmother in director Ingmar Bergman's Fanny and Alexander. In her native Sweden she is also remembered... See full bio »

Born:

Gunnel Margareta Wållgren
in Gothenburg, Västra Götalands län, Sweden

Died:

(age 69) in Stockholm, Stockholms län, Sweden
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1985 Bröderna Lejonhjärta (TV mini-series)
Sofia
– Stridens dagar (1985) … Sofia
– Fången i Katlagrottan (1985) … Sofia
– Över de vilda bergen (1985) … Sofia
– Min bror Jonatan (1985) … Sofia
 
1982 Fanny and Alexander
Ekdahlska huset - Helena Ekdahl (as Gun Wållgren)
 
1981 Sally and Freedom
Sally's Mother
 
1978 Strandvaskeren (TV series)
Grandmother
 
1977 The Brothers Lionheart
Sofia
 
1976 Metamorphosis
Gregor's Mother
 
1974 Rulle på Rullseröd (TV series)
Farmor
– Julafton (1974) … Farmor
– Knäckkoket (1974) … Farmor
– Ont i magen (1974) … Farmor
– Farmors nödbröd (1974) … Farmor
– Månvisan (1974) … Farmor
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1972 The Man Who Quit Smoking
Aunt Gunhild
 
1970 Söderkåkar (TV mini-series)
Hanna Johnsson (as Gun Wållgren)
 
1970 Frida och hennes vän (TV mini-series)
 
1969 Miss and Mrs Sweden
Rose Persson-Silvergrå
 
1967 Gengångare (TV movie)
Mrs. Helene Alving
 
1967 Candida (TV movie)
Candida
 
1967 Fadren (TV movie)
Laura
 
1966 Tartuffe (TV movie)
Elmire
 
1966 Kvinnas man (TV movie)
Lotta Friman
 
1966 Asmodeus (TV movie)
Madame de Berthas
 
1964 The Dress
Helen Fürst
 
1953 Glasberget
Otti Moreus
 
1951 Dårskapens hus
Maggan Håkansson
 
1948 Each to His Own Way
Birgit Sundell
 
1947 Woman Without a Face
Rut Köhler
 
1946 Harald Handfaste
Peasant woman (uncredited)
 
1946 While the Door Was Locked
Marianne Sahlén (as Gun Wållgren)
 
1946 Desire
Ingrid
 
1945 Resan bort
Ellen Andersson
 
1945 Crime and Punishment
Sonja Semjonovna Marmeladova
 
1944 Kejsarn av Portugallien
Klara Fina Gulleborg
 
1944 The Girl and the Devil
Karin
 
1943 Ordet
Kristina
 
1943 Sonja
Sonja's room-mate
 
1943 Sjätte skottet
Lulu
 
1943 Kvinnor i fångenskap
Viola Karlsson
 
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1986 The Making of Fanny and Alexander (documentary)
Herself
 
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Personal Details

Other Works:

(1943) Myrtle Valentine in Samson Raphaelson's play 'Skylark' at The Royal Dramatic Theatre, Stockholm, Sweden. See more »

Publicity Listings:

2 Print Biographies  | 1 Interview  | 1 Magazine Cover Photo  | See more »

Alternate Names:

Gun Wållgren
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Did You Know?

Personal Quote:

I love my work, I really do. I love it because it is so difficult. You long for perfection. You never reach it, but you have your longing." "The loneliness is my hobby. At home I hide away in the attic. I've always loved loneliness. When I have time I go to convents. See more »

Trivia:

She loved dogs. Had a white poodle. See more »

Star Sign:

Scorpio