Anita Björk
An image from Loving Couples, one of the productions that also features Anita Björk.
Anita Björk

Anita Björk

April 25, 1923 — Tällberg, Dalarna, Sweden

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).

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Waiting Women

Waiting Women

1952

Miss Julie

Miss Julie

1951

Adalen 31

Adalen 31

1969

Night People

Night People

1954

In the Presence of a Clown

In the Presence of a Clown

1998

Mannequin in Red

Mannequin in Red

1958

Loving Couples

Loving Couples

1964

Madame de Sade

Madame de Sade

1992