Anita Björk
Anita Björk (born 25 April 1923) is a Swedish actress. Born in Tällberg, Dalarna, Anita Björk attended Dramatens elevskola (The Royal Dramatic Theatre's acting school) in 1942-45. Anita Björk has been a leading lady of Swedish theatre for many years and has worked at the national stage; Dramaten, since 1945, where she has performed in more than 100 parts over the years (which makes her one of the greatest actors of Dramaten). On film, Anita Björk has played leading roles - in particular - in a number of style forming Swedish thrillers and crime mystery dramas, including Det kom en gäst (1947), Moln över Hellesta (1956), Damen i svart (1958), Mannekäng i rött (1958) and Tärningen är kastad (1960). Still, her most famous part is probably her title role in Alf Sjöberg's celebrated film adaption of Strindberg's Miss Julie (1951) that was awarded with the grand prize at Cannes Film Festival. Married to Olof Bergström (1945–1951) and from 1953 with Stig Dagerman. After his death she had a relationship with Graham Greene. Currently performing in A.R. Gurney's play Kärleksbrev (Love Letters) at Dramaten, opposite Jan-Olof Strandberg (Lilla scenen; March-April, 2009). Description above from the Wikipedia article Anita Björk, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia
Known for
ActingBirthday
April 25, 1923Deathday
October 24, 2012Gender
FemaleKnown Movie Credits
55Place of birth
Tällberg, Dalarna, SwedenAlso known as
Anita Barbro Kristina Björk, Анита БьёркCast credits
Midsommardröm i fattighuset
EllenCount Only the Happy Moments
Lilian LindStig Dagerman
The Best Intentions
Victoria av BadenMinns ni?
(archive footage)Private Confessions
Karin ÅkerblomIn the Presence of a Clown
Anna ÅkerblomMiss Julie
Miss JulieWaiting Women
RakelHeritage
Märta Skaug100 dragspel och en flicka
Elsa BorellThe Lady in Black
Inger von SchildenMoon Over Hellesta
Margareta SnellmanMannequin in Red
Birgitta LindellThe Die Is Cast
Rebecka StriidNight People
"Hoffy" HoffmeirAn Image Maker
Tribadernas natt
Siri von Essen-StrindbergSong of the Scarlet Flower
Kyllikki MalmGuest at One's Own Home
Eva DahlLoving Couples
Petra von Pahlen