Gunvor Margareta Pontén (11 February 1929 – 16 February 2023) was a Swedish actress who graduated from the Royal Dramatic Training Academy in 1954. She appeared in over 50 films and television shows starting in 1949.[1] She starred in the film Leva på 'Hoppet', which won the Silver Bear (Comedies) award at the 1st Berlin International Film Festival.[2]
Gunvor Pontén | |
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 Pontén in 2018 | |
| Born | Gunvor Margareta Pontén 11 February 1929 Stockholm, Sweden |
| Died | 16 February 2023 (aged 94) |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 1949–2017 |
Gunvor Pontén was the daughter of Ruben Pontén and Dagny Carlqvist.[3] She was also a cousin of fashion designer Gunilla Pontén and actor Tomas Pontén.[4] After graduating in 1948 she started acting school at Terserus teaterskola 1948–1950, and the Royal Dramatic Training Academy 1951–1954.[5] She worked within the field of acting at Stadsteatern, Folkteatern in Gothenburg and Oscarsteatern.[5]
Pontén died on 16 February 2023, at the age of 94.[6]
Filmography edit
- 2019 - Toy Story 4 (voice)
- 2017 - Vaiana (voice)
- 2013 - Tyskungen
- 2013 - Orion
- 2009 - Psalm 21
- 2006 - Kärringen därnere
- 2001 - Atlantis: The Lost Empire (voice)
- 1997 - Tic Tac
- 1993 - Glädjekällan
- 1993 - Drömkåken
- 1993 - Lotta flyttar hemifrån
- 1993 - Brandbilen som försvann'
- 1984 - Splittring
- 1983 - Raskenstam
- 1981 - Göta kanal eller Vem drog ur proppen?
- 1980 - Lämna mej inte ensam
- 1975 - Ungkarlshotellet
- 1974 - Vita nejlikan eller Den barmhärtige sybariten
- 1971 - Lockfågeln
- 1961 - Rififi in Stockholm
- 1957 - Enslingen Johannes
- 1956 - Egen ingång
- 1955 - The Unicorn
- 1955 - Violence
- 1955 - Flottans muntergökar
- 1955 - The Dance Hall
- 1955 - Karusellen i fjällen
- 1955 - Mord, lilla vän
- 1954 - Young Summer
- 1954 - Our Father and the Gypsy
- 1953 - The Glass Mountain
- 1953 - The Chieftain of Göinge
- 1953 - Resan till dej
- 1953 - I dur och skur
- 1952 - 69:an, sergeanten och jag
- 1951 - Hon dansade en sommar
- 1951 - Living on 'Hope'
- 1950 - Den vita katten
- 1949 - Playing Truant
References edit
- ^ "Gunvor+Pontén - Öppet arkiv - oppetarkiv.se". Öppet arkiv. Retrieved 12 October 2017.
- ^ "1st Berlin International Film Festival: Prize Winners". berlinale.de. Retrieved 20 December 2009.
- ^ "679 (Vem är Vem? / Skåne, Halland, Blekinge 1966)". runeberg.org. Retrieved 12 October 2017.
- ^ "1061 (Vem är Vem? / Stor-Stockholm 1962)". runeberg.org. Retrieved 12 October 2017.
- ^ a b ""Gudskelov har yrket förändrats"". Retrieved 12 October 2017.
- ^ "Skådespelaren Gunvor Pontén är död – 94 år gammal". Aftonbladet. 21 February 2023. Retrieved 21 February 2023.