Gunnel Lindblom

Gunnel Lindblom

Deceased · Born: Dec 18, 1931 · Died: Jan 24, 2021

Personal Details

BornDec 18, 1931 Gothenburg, Västra Götalands län, Sweden
Spouse
  • Frederik Dessau

    ( Dec 31, 1969 to Dec 31, 1969 )
  • Sture Helander

    ( Dec 31, 1969 to Dec 31, 1969 )

Biography

After completing her acting studies at the prestigious Gothenburg City Theatre from 1950 to 1952, she made her breakthrough debut in Gustaf Molander's Kärlek in 1952.

Ingmar Bergman, then the head of the Malmö City Theatre, extended an invitation to join him, and together they collaborated on a production of Goethe's 'Faust', with her taking on the role of Margareta.

Bergman also entrusted her with supporting roles in his films, including the iconic mute woman in The Seventh Seal, released in 1957.

Although she received a few offers from abroad, the roles failed to fully utilize her screen presence.

However, Bergman once again presented her with an opportunity she couldn't resist - the chance to direct a movie.

Paradistorg, released in 1977, garnered widespread critical acclaim, with Time Magazine naming it one of the four best non-US movies of 1978.

Although her appearances in films have been relatively rare, she delivered a memorable performance in the children's television show Kaspar i Nudådalen in 2001.

Throughout her illustrious career, Lindblom has been associated with the esteemed Royal Dramatic Theatre, appearing in productions of plays by renowned playwrights such as August Strindberg and William Shakespeare.

In 2002, she was awarded the Guldbagge award in recognition of her lifetime achievements in the film industry.

Career

2009
1971
Brother Carl
Brother Carl as Lena Holmberg
1968
The Girls
The Girls as Gunilla / Kalonike
1966
Hunger
Hunger as Ylajali
1965
Rapture
Rapture as Karen
1964
Loving Couples
Loving Couples as Adele Holmström
1963
Winter Light
Winter Light as Karin Persson
1960
1957
The Seventh Seal
The Seventh Seal as Mute Girl