Gösta Ekman

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.

Filmography

Faust
Self (archive footage)
(archive footage)
Various (archive footage)
Rolf Swedenhielm
Leonard Pettersson / Carl XV
Professor Holger Brandt
Joe Higgins, klovnen
The Gardener's son
Gustaf Eriksson Wasa
Gustaf Eriksson Wasa
Geza Gyurkovics
Marquis Robert de Luny & Jean Coubert
(archive footage)
(archive footage)
Marc-Anton
Himself / Faust (archive footage)
Claes af Leijonstam
Detective
Karl Konstantin Kattrup, "Mästerkatten"
Karl XII
Gunnar Lanner
Ivor Willington
Lars Wiwalt
Henry Warden