Gösta Ekman

Actor, Film actor

1890 – 1938

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Who was Gösta Ekman?

Gösta Ekman, Sr., born Frans Gösta Viktor Ekman, 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.

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Born
Dec 28, 1890
Stockholm
Also known as
  • Gosta Ekman
  • Frans Gösta Viktor Ekman
  • Gösta Ekman, Sr.
  • Gösta Ekmann
  • Ekman, Gösta
Spouses
Children
Ethnicity
  • Swedes
Nationality
  • Sweden
Profession
Died
Jan 12, 1938
Stockholm
Resting place
Norra Begravningsplatsen

Submitted
on July 23, 2013

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