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Gösta Ekman
Person

Gösta Ekman

Specialty
Acting
Birth
December 27, 1890 · 47 years
Death
January 12, 1938
Origin
Stockholm, Stockholms län, Sweden

Technical Alias

Gösta Ekman Sr.Frans Gösta Viktor Ekman

Professional Trajectory

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.

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