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 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 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]
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 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 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]