Ernst Günther
Known for
If longevity counts for anything, Ernst Günther is a Swedish actor who arrived well before the current crop and stayed. 35 was the age at the first credit. Fantasy is where the largest part of the work sits. Measured end to end, the working life on screen runs about 58 years. The role of Rector Magnificus in 'Fanny and Alexander' is the one that keeps being brought up.
Ernst Günther
30 Movies
8 Series
If longevity counts for anything, Ernst Günther is a Swedish actor who arrived well before the current crop and stayed. 35 was the age at the first credit. Fantasy is where the largest part of the work sits. Measured end to end, the working life on screen runs about 58 years. The role of Rector Magnificus in 'Fanny and Alexander' is the one that keeps being brought up.
Movies
Plays Freddy Paulin
The Best Intentions
1992
Plays Rector Magnificus
Fanny and Alexander
1982
Plays Principal
The Slingshot
1993
Plays Reverend
Åke and His World
1984
Plays Gottfrid Pettersson
House of Angels: The Second Summer
1994
Plays Caliban (voice)
The Journey to Melonia
1989
Plays Ol Karlsa
The Serpent's Way
1986
Plays Gottfrid Pettersson
House of Angels
1992
Plays Fadern
The White Lioness
1996
Plays M. Dahlgren
The Man from Majorca
1984
Plays Walltin
In the Name of the Law
1986
Plays Pandan
Exit
1990
Plays Man throwing car tires
Out of an Old Man's Head
1968
Plays Opera Director
The Last Dance
1993
Plays Jansson
Dog Days
1970
Plays Per Sjöstrand
Badjävlar
1971
Plays Jacob Randel
Games of Love and Loneliness
1977
Plays Strauss
The Smuggler King
1985
Plays Mr. Löv
Walk On Water If You Can
1979
Plays Torsten
Det var en mörk och stormig natt
1995
Plays Sture
Som natt och dag
1969
Plays Melin
Chez Nous
1978
Plays Gustav
Sköna juveler
1984
Plays Theodor Litz, "Finland"
A Handful of Love
1974
Plays Anders Andersson
A Stranger Came by Train
1974
TV Shows
Plays Dr. Borg
The Red Room
1970
Plays Prästen
Ett köpmanshus i skärgården
1973
Plays Björkman
Den svarta cirkeln
1990
Plays smeden
Bombi Bitt och jag
1968
Plays Fadern
Wallander: Faceless Killers
1995
Plays Rector Magnificus
Fanny and Alexander
1984
Plays Holmström
Macklean
1993
Plays Berättare
Svenska noveller
1978
Latest Trailers
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The Slingshot
Full Filmography
The White Lioness
Fadern
1996
Film
Wallander: Faceless Killers
Fadern · 4 episodes
1995–
TV
Det var en mörk och stormig natt
Torsten
1995
Film
House of Angels: The Second Summer
Gottfrid Pettersson
1994
Film
The Last Dance
Opera Director
1993
Film
The Slingshot
Principal
1993
Film
Macklean
Holmström · 2 episodes
1993–
TV
The Best Intentions
Freddy Paulin
1992
Film
House of Angels
Gottfrid Pettersson
1992
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Ernst Günther still alive?
Ernst Günther passed away on December 8, 1999 at age 66.
What are the most famous roles of Ernst Günther?
Ernst Günther is best known for roles in Fanny and Alexander, The Best Intentions, House of Angels.
How many movies has Ernst Günther been in?
Over a 31-year career (since 1968), Ernst Günther has appeared in 30 movies and 8 TV shows.
What was Ernst Günther's first movie?
The career of Ernst Günther began with Out of an Old Man's Head (1968).
What is Ernst Günther's most recent movie or series?
Ernst Günther's most recent release is The White Lioness, which premiered on November 1, 1996.
What TV shows has Ernst Günther appeared in?
On television, Ernst Günther has appeared in Fanny and Alexander, Wallander: Faceless Killers, The Red Room, August Strindberg: A Life.
Ernst Günther
1933-06-03 · Karlskrona, Blekinge län, Sweden
Ernst Harry Ingemar Günther, born June 3, 1933 at Karlskrona BB, died December 8, 1999 in Ingelstorp, Skåne county, was a Swedish actor and director.