Anita Björk

Anita Björk was a Swedish actress who is best known for her performances in films such as “Miss Julie,” “På dessa skuldror,” and “Mannekäng i rött.” She enjoyed a successful career in theater and film, especially in her native Sweden.

Personal and Family Life

Anita Björk was born on April 25, 1923, in Tällberg, Dalarna, Sweden. She was married three times, with her first husband being Olof Bergström, whom she divorced in 1951. She later married Stig Dagerman in 1953, but he passed away the following year. Anita had one child from each of her marriages and also had a relationship with the author Graham Greene after Dagerman’s death.

Acting Career

From her teenage years, Anita pursued acting and began her studies at the Royal Dramatic Theater in 1942, quickly landing major roles. Her breakthrough came in 1948 with “The Maids” by Jean Genet. Throughout her career, she performed in many significant roles in both theater and film, though her most impactful performance was in “Miss Julie” (1951), where she displayed her exceptional ability to convey deep emotions.

Death and Legacy

Anita Björk passed away on October 24, 2012, in Stockholm, Sweden. Her contributions to Swedish cinema and theater have left a lasting impact, and she is remembered for her powerful performances and emotional depth on stage and screen. Her legacy includes a rich filmography that continues to be appreciated by audiences today.

Filmography

Title Release Date Character
Den goda viljan 1992-05-24 Victoria av Baden
Enskilda samtal 1996-12-25 Karin Åkerblom
Larmar och gör sig till 1998-10-01 Anna Åkerblom
Fröken Julie 1951-06-28 Miss Julie
Kvinnors väntan 1952-11-03 Rakel
Arven 1979-08-12 Märta Skaug
100 dragspel och en flicka 1946-01-31 Elsa Borell
Damen i svart 1958-02-01 Inger von Schilden
Moln över Hellesta 1956-11-24 Margareta Snellman
Mannekäng i rött 1958-12-19 Birgitta Lindell
Tärningen är kastad 1960-02-15 Rebecka Striid
Night People 1954-03-11 “Hoffy” Hoffmeir
Sången om den eldröda blomman 1956-12-26 Kyllikki Malm
Gäst i eget hus 1957-09-30 Eva Dahl
Ådalen 31 1969-05-01 Hedvig Björklund
Älskande par 1964-12-20 Petra von Pahlen
Det kom en gäst… 1947-11-03 Siv
Bildmakarna 2000-11-15 Selma Lagerlöf
Kvinna utan ansikte 1947-09-16 Frida Grande
Amorosa 1986-03-14 Arvida
Die Hexe 1954-10-14
Forfølgelsen 1981-08-24
Vita frun 1962-07-02 Helen G:son Lundberg
Han glömde henne aldrig 1952-01-01 Karin Engström
Utro 1966-09-26
Square of Violence 1961-01-01 Sophia
Sjung vackert om kärlek 1976-04-18 Cecilia Fröding
Himlaspelet 1942-12-21 Anna Jesper
Markisinnan de Sade 1992-01-01 Madame de Montreuil
Dagerman 1989-09-15
Der Cornet 1955-12-16 Gräfin von Zathmar
Sanna ögonblick 1998-08-28 Karin
Kvartetten som sprängdes 1950-12-26 Maj Andersson
Körkarlen 1958-09-18 Mrs. Holm
Kommer hem och är snäll 1973-01-24 Tyra Hellgren
Väntande vatten 1965-09-16
Karl XII 1974-04-01 Ulrika Eleonora
Goda vänner, trogna grannar 1960-12-16 Yvonne, Hugo Frejers fru
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