Gunn Wållgren

Born: 1913-11-16

Birthplace: Göteborg, Göteborg- och Bohus län, Sweden

Biography

Gunn Wållgren (16 November 1913 – 4 June 1983) was a Swedish actress.

Considered one of Sweden's finest and also to date most appreciated actresses, Wållgren was famous for her fragile and sensual way of acting, her warm and rich inner soulfulness, and her never failing ability of presenting an absolute presence and naturalness on stage. Her Chekhov and Ibsen character interpretations, in particular, are considered to be unsurpassed.

Known For

Fanny and Alexander
The Brothers Lionheart
Minns ni?
The Man Who Quit Smoking
The Making of Fanny and Alexander
While the Door Was Locked
Ordet
Woman Without a Face
Sally and Freedom
Harald Handfaste

Top Movie Credits

Fanny and Alexander Helena Ekdahl
Minns ni? (archive footage)
Ordet Kristina
Sally and Freedom Sally's Mother
Harald Handfaste Peasant woman (uncredited)