Erland Josephson
Actor, author
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About Erland Josephson
Veteran Swedish actor and playwright Erland Josephson was regarded as one of the most significant entertainment individuals of his day. He became well-known worldwide because of his performances in Ingmar Bergman movies like "The Magician" and "Hour of the Wolf."
Additionally, he appeared in several of Bergman's plays, including "A Doll's House." His other notable pieces include "Day and Night," "In the Presence of a Clown," and "After the Rehearsal." Along with writing plays and books like "Sanningslekar," "De vuxna barnen," and "Spel med bedrövade artister," he also taught theatre in addition to performing.
Family
He was romantically linked with Annika Tretow and Barbro Larsson.
The Swedish screen star had two children.
He was born to Maud Ellen Gabrielle and Gunnar August Josephson.
Alma Mater
He was trained at the Royal Dramatic Theatre.
Accolades
- Art Film Festival – "Actor's Mission Award" – winner (in 1998)
- Chicago International Film Festival – "Best Ensemble Acting" – winner (in 2004)
- Guldbagge Awards – "Best Actor" – winner (in 1987)
Trivia
Josephson was of Jewish ancestry.
He was 1.8 meters in height.
He battled with Parkinson's disease at a point in his life.
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F.A.Q. about Erland Josephson
When is his birthday?
Erland Josephson's birthday is on June 15, 1923.
In how many days is his birthday?
Erland's birthday is in 51 days
How old was Erland when he died?
He was 88 years old.
When did he die?
He died in February 25, 2012.
How old would he be today?
Erland Josephson would be 100 years old if he was alive today.
Where was Erland from?
He was born in Stockholm, Stockholms län, Sweden.