Anita Björk

Anita Björk (born 25 April, 1923) is a Swedish actress. Born in Tällberg, Dalarna, sweden, 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; the royal dramatic theatre, since 1945, where she has performed in more than 100 parties 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 the style forming Swedish thrillers and crime mystery dramas, including The guest (1947), the Cloud over Hellesta (1956), the Lady in black (1958), Mannequin in red (1958), and the Die is cast (1960). Still, her most famous, the party is probably her title role in Alf Sjöberg's celebrated film adaptation of Strindberg's Miss Julie (1951) that was awarded with the grand prize at the 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 love letters (Love Letters) at Dramaten opposite Jan-Olof Strandberg (Lilla-stage, March-April, 2009).