Anita Björk

Anita Björk

1923-04-25

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

Also appears in

Miss Julie

Miss Julie

6.5

Waiting Women

Waiting Women

6.5

The Witch Hunt

The Witch Hunt

5.7

Adalen 31

Adalen 31

6.7

Midsommardröm i fattighuset

Midsommardröm i fattighuset

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The Best Intentions

The Best Intentions

7.1

The Image Makers

The Image Makers

6.5

Henpecked

Henpecked

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Night People

Night People

5.9

Private Confessions

Private Confessions

6.2

Madame de Sade

Madame de Sade

7.4

The Lady in Black

The Lady in Black

5.9

Amorosa

Amorosa

5.4

Guest at One’s Own Home

Guest at One’s Own Home

6.0

Next of Kin

Next of Kin

4.9

Song of the Scarlet Flower

Song of the Scarlet Flower

4.0

The Phantom Carriage

The Phantom Carriage

5.7

Mannequin in Red

Mannequin in Red

6.5

In the Presence of a Clown

In the Presence of a Clown

7.1

Loving Couples

Loving Couples

5.8