Anita Björk
Actor
Biography
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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Filmography
Secrets of Women
as Rakel 1952
Miss Julie
as Miss Julie 1951
Adalen 31
as Hedvig Björklund 1969
Night People
as "Hoffy" Hoffmeir 1954
In the Presence of a Clown
as Anna Åkerblom 1998
Mannequin in Red
as Birgitta Lindell 1958
Loving Couples
as Petra von Pahlen 1964
The Lady in Black
as Inger von Schilden 1958
The Image Makers
as Selma Lagerlöf 2000
Woman Without a Face
as Frida Grande 1947
Madame de Sade
as Madame de Montreuil 1992
Private Confessions
as Karin Åkerblom 1996
Amorosa
as Arvida 1986
A Guest Is Coming
as Siv 1947
The Witch Hunt
1981
Lady in White
as Helen G:son Lundberg 1962