Anita Björk

Anita Björk

Born April 25, 1923 (Age: 102) Tällberg, Dalarna, Sweden

Biography

Anita Björk (born 25 April 1923) is a Swedish actress. Born in Tällberg, Dalarna, Anita Björk attended Dramatens elevskola (The Royal Dramatic Theatre's acting school) in 1942-45. Anita Björk has been a leading lady of Swedish theatre for many years and has worked at the national stage; Dramaten, since 1945, where she has performed in more than 100 parts over the years (which makes her one of the greatest actors of Dramaten). On film, Anita Björk has played leading roles - in particular - in a number of style forming Swedish thrillers and crime mystery dramas, including Det kom en gäst (1947), Moln över Hellesta (1956), Damen i svart (1958), Mannekäng i rött (1958) and Tärningen är kastad (1960). Still, her most famous part is probably her title role in Alf Sjöberg's celebrated film adaption of Strindberg's Miss Julie (1951) that was awarded with the grand prize at Cannes Film Festival. Married to Olof Bergström (1945–1951) and from 1953 with Stig Dagerman. After his death she had a relationship with Graham Greene. Currently performing in A.R. Gurney's play Kärleksbrev (Love Letters) at Dramaten, opposite Jan-Olof Strandberg (Lilla scenen; March-April, 2009). Description above from the Wikipedia article Anita Björk, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia
Anita Björk (born 25 April 1923) is a Swedish actress. Born in Tällberg, Dalarna, Anita Björk attended Dramatens elevskola (The Royal Dramatic Theatre's acting school) in 1942-45. Anita Björk has been a leading lady of Swedish theatre for many years and has worked at the national stage; Dramaten, since 1945, where she has performed in more than 100 parts over the years (which makes her one of the greatest actors of Dramaten). On film, Anita Björk has played leading roles - in particular - in a number of style forming Swedish thrillers and crime mystery dramas, including Det kom en gäst (1947), Moln över Hellesta (1956), Damen i svart (1958), Mannekäng i rött (1958) and Tärningen är kastad (1960). Still, her most famous part is probably her title role in Alf Sjöberg's celebrated film adaption of Strindberg's Miss Julie (1951) that was awarded with the grand prize at Cannes Film Festival. Married to Olof Bergström (1945–1951) and from 1953 with Stig Dagerman. After his death she had a relationship with Graham Greene. Currently performing in A.R. Gurney's play Kärleksbrev (Love Letters) at Dramaten, opposite Jan-Olof Strandberg (Lilla scenen; March-April, 2009). Description above from the Wikipedia article Anita Björk, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia
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Filmography

No Image

Miss Julie: 100 Years in the Limelight

2006 as Age: 82
Stig Dagerman

Stig Dagerman

2004 as Age: 81
The Image Makers

The Image Makers

2000 as Selma Lagerlöf Age: 77
In the Presence of a Clown

In the Presence of a Clown

1998 as Anna Åkerblom Age: 75
True Moments

True Moments

1998 as Karin Age: 75
Private Confessions

Private Confessions

1996 as Karin Åkerblom Age: 73
Minns ni?

Minns ni?

1993 as (archive footage) Age: 70
The Best Intentions

The Best Intentions

1992 as Victoria av Baden Age: 69
Madame de Sade

Madame de Sade

1992 as Madame de Montreuil Age: 68
I lodjurets timma

I lodjurets timma

1989 as Prästen Age: 66
No Image

Dagerman

1989 as Age: 66
Alf Sjöberg - mästaren

Alf Sjöberg - mästaren

1983 as Age: 60
The Witch Hunt

The Witch Hunt

1981 as Age: 58
Midsommardröm i fattighuset

Midsommardröm i fattighuset

1980 as Ellen Age: 57
Tribadernas natt

Tribadernas natt

1978 as Siri von Essen-Strindberg Age: 54
Karl XII

Karl XII

1974 as Ulrika Eleonora Age: 50
Kommer hem och är snäll

Kommer hem och är snäll

1973 as Tyra Hellgren Age: 49
Adalen 31

Adalen 31

1969 as Hedvig Björklund Age: 46
Komedi i Hägerskog

Komedi i Hägerskog

1968 as Narcissa Age: 45
Waiting Waters

Waiting Waters

1965 as Age: 42
Loving Couples

Loving Couples

1964 as Petra von Pahlen Age: 41
Misantropen

Misantropen

1963 as Célimène Age: 39
Lady in White

Lady in White

1962 as Helen G:son Lundberg Age: 39
Square of Violence

Square of Violence

1961 as Sophia Age: 37
Good Friends and Faithful Neighbors

Good Friends and Faithful Neighbors

1960 as Yvonne, Hugo Frejers fru Age: 37
The Die Is Cast

The Die Is Cast

1960 as Rebecka Striid Age: 36
Mannequin in Red

Mannequin in Red

1958 as Birgitta Lindell Age: 35
The Phantom Carriage

The Phantom Carriage

1958 as Mrs. Holm Age: 35
The Lady in Black

The Lady in Black

1958 as Inger von Schilden Age: 34
Song of the Scarlet Flower

Song of the Scarlet Flower

1956 as Kyllikki Malm Age: 33
Moon Over Hellesta

Moon Over Hellesta

1956 as Margareta Snellman Age: 33
Der Cornet

Der Cornet

1955 as Gräfin von Zathmar Age: 32
Hamlet

Hamlet

1955 as Age: 32
Giftas

Giftas

1955 as Helene Sund Age: 32
The Witch

The Witch

1954 as Age: 31
Night People

Night People

1954 as "Hoffy" Hoffmeir Age: 30
Med Ingrid Bergman på Berns

Med Ingrid Bergman på Berns

1953 as Age: 30
The Quartet That Split Up

The Quartet That Split Up

1950 as Maj Andersson Age: 27
The Heavenly Play

The Heavenly Play

1942 as Anna Jesper Age: 19