Gösta Ekman

Gösta Ekman was a Swedish actor who is best known for his roles in “Faust,” “Swedenhielms,” and “Kungen kommer.” He was a prominent figure in the theater scene during the early 20th century and made significant contributions to both stage and film.

Personal and Family Life

Gösta Ekman was born on December 28, 1890, in Stockholm, Sweden. He married Greta Ekman on December 12, 1914, and they had two children together. His family continued his legacy in the arts; his son, Hasse Ekman, became a well-known actor, director, and screenwriter.

Career

Gösta had a successful career, particularly in theater, where he was celebrated for his captivating performances that drew in audiences with his charm and presence. He made his film debut in 1926 with the silent movie “Faust,” which highlighted his exceptional talent. His contributions to Swedish theater earned him the title of a legendary actor during his lifetime.

Death and Legacy

Gösta Ekman passed away on January 12, 1938, in Stockholm, due to pneumonia and uremia, exacerbated by his struggles with cocaine addiction. He left behind a rich legacy in theatre and film, influencing many actors in Sweden. His grandson, Gösta Ekman Jr., has continued the Ekman family’s prominence in the arts as one of Sweden’s most successful actors.

Filmography

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Title Release Date Character
Faust – Eine deutsche Volkssage 1926-10-13 Faust
Swedenhielms 1935-04-08 Rolf Swedenhielm
Kungen kommer 1936-03-23 Leonard Pettersson
Intermezzo 1936-11-16 Professor Holger Brandt
Klovnen 1926-10-30 Joe Higgins, klovnen
Trädgårdsmästaren 1912-10-16 The Gardener’s son
Gustaf Wasa del I 1928-03-04 Gustaf Eriksson Wasa
Gustaf Wasa del II 1928-03-18 Gustaf Eriksson Wasa
Gyurkovicsarna 1920-12-26 Geza Gyurkovics
En perfekt gentleman 1927-12-27 Marquis Robert de Luny & Jean Coubert
Kanske en diktare 1933-02-24 Filip
Den okända 1913-01-02
Revolutionshochzeit 1928-10-11 Marc-Anton
København, Kalundborg og -? 1934-08-20
Mach’ mir die Welt zum Paradies 1930-09-11 Gunnar Lanner
Los 5 Faust de F. W. Murnau 2002-11-26 Himself / Faust (archive footage)
Kära släkten 1933-11-06 Claes af Leijonstam
Systrarna 1912-01-12 Detective
Mästerkatten i stövlar 1918-11-18 Karl Konstantin Kattrup, “Mästerkatten”
Familjens traditioner 1920-12-06 Ernst
Thora van Deken 1920-03-15 Bjerring
Karl XII 1925-02-02 Karl XII
För hennes skull 1930-08-11 Gunnar Lanner
Hans engelska fru 1927-01-17 Ivor Willington
Vem dömer 1922-01-01 Bertram
Unga greven tar flickan och priset 1924-11-11
En lyckoriddare 1921-03-14 Lars Wiwalt
Kärlekens ögon 1922-10-02 Henry Warden
Brokiga blad 1931-01-01
Längtan 1936-09-07
Ingrid Bergman Remembered 1996-04-06 Self (archive footage)
Carl XII:s kurir 1924-04-07 Axel Roos
Minns ni? 1993-10-24 (archive footage)
Stjärnbilder 1995-09-10 (archive footage)
Gösta Ekman – En levande legend 1987-01-07 Various (archive footage)
Minns du? 1935-01-01 (archive footage)
Bomben 1920-02-09
Häxnatten 1937-11-01
Johan Ulfstjerna 1936-09-07