Gösta Ekman
An image from The Gardener, one of the productions that also features Gösta Ekman.
Gösta Ekman

Gösta Ekman

December 27, 1890 — Stockholm, Stockholms län, Sweden

Frans Gösta Viktor Ekman (28 December 1890 – 12 January 1938) was a Swedish actor. Generally spoken of as Swedish theatre's most legendary stage actor, Gösta Ekman enjoyed a prolific stage career during his short life, becoming the first real star of Swedish theatre. His boyish good looks attracted both sexes, helping to create a massive cult following and elevating him to the status of a living legend. Combined with a beautiful voice and a powerful stage presence, Ekman was able to captivate his audiences.

Faust

Faust

1926

Intermezzo

Intermezzo

1936

The Gardener

The Gardener

1912

Love's Crucible

Love's Crucible

1922

Swedenhielms

Swedenhielms

1935

Puss in Boots

Puss in Boots

1918

The Gyurkovics Boys

The Gyurkovics Boys

1920

Kungen kommer

Kungen kommer

1936