Gunnar ‘Knas’ Lindkvist was an American actor best known for Pang i bygget, The Wedding, and Jazzgossen. Born on August 24, 1916, in Stockholm, Stockholms län, Sweden, he had a successful acting career until his death on May 27, 1990, in Stockholm, Sweden.
Personal and Family Life
Gunnar Lindkvist was born into a Swedish family in Stockholm. Details about his personal life and family are not widely available, but he was known for his engaging personality in his performances.
Career
Lindkvist had a diverse career in film and television, appearing in many productions from the 1940s to the 1980s. He became a recognizable figure in Swedish cinema with notable roles that showcased his talent for both comedy and drama.
Death and Legacy
Gunnar Lindkvist passed away from natural causes on May 27, 1990. His contributions to Swedish film and television have left a lasting impact, and he is remembered fondly by fans of the genre.
Filmography
| Title | Release Date | Character |
|---|---|---|
| Varning för Jönssonligan | 1981-12-04 | Bridge keeper |
| Vi hade i alla fall tur med vädret | 1980-02-27 | Rudolf (morfar) |
| Åsa-Nisse på Mallorca | 1962-08-31 | Torsten Hagelby |
| Åsa-Nisse och tjocka släkten | 1963-08-30 | Karl Oscarsson |
| Henrietta | 1983-12-16 | Höglund |
| Dödspolare | 1985-03-22 | Tobbe’s dad |
| Kom till Casino | 1975-01-20 | |
| Pang i bygget | 1965-12-13 | Rehnström I, II and III |
| Duett för kannibaler | 1969-09-24 | |
| Bröllopet | 1973-10-31 | Sture Eriksson |
| Påhittiga Johansson | 1950-09-04 | medlem av styrelsen för länets hönsavelsförening |
| Loffe som miljonär | 1948-11-15 | |
| Skräcken har 1000 ögon | 1970-09-28 | |
| Rötmånad | 1970-11-30 | Captain |
| Raskenstam | 1983-08-19 | Bank Manager |
| Lattjo med Boccaccio | 1949-11-27 | |
| Loffe blir polis | 1950-02-18 | |
| Stjärnsmäll i frukostklubben | 1950-08-04 | |
| Regementets ros | 1950-12-26 | |
| Bror min och jag | 1953-12-26 | |
| Bokhandlaren som slutade bada | 1969-04-06 | |
| 91:an Karlsson muckar (tror han) | 1959-08-30 | |
| Bara en kypare | 1959-09-28 | |
| Jazzgossen | 1958-10-06 | |
| Nationalmonumentet | 1977-10-19 | |
| Dirch Passer vælter byen | 1954-03-22 | |
| Casino i sommarbusken | 1981-04-11 | Various |
| Syndare i filmparadiset | 1956-09-17 | |
| Far och flyg | 1955-02-21 | |
| Nattens ljus | 1957-10-14 | |
| Spanska flugan | 1983-12-16 |