Erland Josephson
Actor · Writer
88 years (Jun 16, 1923 – Feb 25, 2012)Stockholm, Stockholms län, Sweden
Known for
Erland Josephson is a Swedish actor who arrived well before the current crop and stayed. 'Cries and Whispers' belongs on any short list of his work. He has worked in drama more often than in any other register. The career now covers more than 80 years. 'Fanny and Alexander' is the title most people reach for first, with Isak Jacobi at the center of it.
Erland Josephson
Actor · Writer
Known for
Erland Josephson is a Swedish actor who arrived well before the current crop and stayed. 'Cries and Whispers' belongs on any short list of his work. He has worked in drama more often than in any other register. The career now covers more than 80 years. 'Fanny and Alexander' is the title most people reach for first, with Isak Jacobi at the center of it.
Movies: 67 titles
Plays Josef
Autumn Sonata
1978
Plays Ivo Levy
Ulysses' Gaze
1995
Plays Consul Egerman
The Magician
1958
Plays The Ambassador
The Unbearable Lightness of Being
1988
Plays Isak Jacobi
Fanny and Alexander
1982
Plays Alexander
The Sacrifice
1986
Plays Johan
Scenes from a Marriage
1974
Plays David
Cries and Whispers
1972
Plays Baron von Merkens
Hour of the Wolf
1968
Plays Dragutin Kenigsmark
Variola Vera
1982
Plays Domenico
Nostalgia
1983
Plays August Lind
The Sunset Boys
1995
Plays Elis Vergerus
The Passion of Anna
1969
Plays Henrik Vogler (older)
After the Rehearsal
1984
Plays Sofie's Father
Sofie
1992
Plays Friedrich Nietzsche
Beyond Good and Evil
1977
Plays Dr. Tomas Jacobi
Face to Face
1976
Plays Bergman
Faithless
2000
Plays Episkop
Migrations
1989
Plays Jakob (old)
Now
2003
Plays Carl, Mann von Liz
The Girls
1968
Plays Gonzalo
Prospero's Books
1991
Plays Broder Edvin
Kristin Lavransdatter
1995
Plays Anders Ellius
Brink of Life
1958
Plays Jorge Picabia
Meeting Venus
1991
Plays The Rabbi
Good Evening, Mr. Wallenberg
1990
Plays Critic
The Accidental Golfer
1991
Plays Monsignor Francesco Ghezzi
Saving Grace
1986
Plays Martin Jordan
Montenegro
1981
Plays The Professor
The House of the Yellow Carpet
1983
Plays Mr. Hofverberg
The Magnetist’s Fifth Winter
1999
Plays Swanson
Control
1987
Plays DG
Vendetta
1995
Plays Dr. Bettelheim
Hanussen
1988
Plays Sigvard Silver
The Ox
1991
Plays Doncker
Games of Love and Loneliness
1977
Plays Karl
Eva
1948
Plays David Sprengel
Amorosa
1986
Plays Nicky
To Forget Venice
1979
Plays Rudolf
You Love Only Once
1981
Plays Attorney Belmonte
The Dark Sun
1990
Plays Robert's Father
The Malady of Love
1986
Plays Oscar
Flying Devils
1985
Writer
Plays Bergkvist
Sceningång
1956
Director
Plays Karl Henrik Eller
Marmalade Revolution
1980
Plays Gabriel Berggren
Dirty Story
1984
Plays Anton Goldberg
Angela's War
1984
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Welcome to Verona
Joseph
2006
Now
Jakob (old)
2003
Faithless
Bergman
2000
The Magnetist’s Fifth Winter
Mr. Hofverberg
1999
Från regnormarnas liv
Johan Ludvig Heiberg
1998
Ulysses' Gaze
Ivo Levy
1995
Kristin Lavransdatter
Broder Edvin
1995
The Sunset Boys
August Lind
1995
Som löven i Vallombrosa
John
1995
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Erland Josephson still alive?
Erland Josephson passed away on February 25, 2012 at age 88.
What are the most famous roles of Erland Josephson?
Erland Josephson is best known for roles in Fanny and Alexander, Cries and Whispers, Autumn Sonata.
How many movies has Erland Josephson been in?
Over a 66-year career (since 1946), Erland Josephson has appeared in 66 movies and 5 TV shows.
What was Erland Josephson's first movie?
The career of Erland Josephson began with It Rains on Our Love (1946).
What is Erland Josephson's most recent movie or series?
Erland Josephson's most recent release is Scener ur ett vardagsliv, which premiered on September 27, 2009.
What TV shows has Erland Josephson appeared in?
On television, Erland Josephson has appeared in Fanny and Alexander, Scenes from a Marriage, Ingmar Bergman Complete, Dubbelsvindlarna.
Erland Josephson
1923-06-16 · Stockholm, Stockholms län, Sweden
Erland Josephson (15 June 1923 – 25 February 2012) was a Swedish actor and author. He was best known by international audiences for his work in films directed by Ingmar Bergman, Andrei Tarkovsky and Theodoros Angelopoulos.Erland Josephson, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.