Bibi Andersson

Berit Elisabet Andersson, known professionally as Bibi Andersson, was a Swedish actress who was best known for her frequent collaborations with filmmaker Ingmar Bergman.

Early Life and Education of Bibi Andersson

Bibi andersson was born as berit elisabeth andersson on 11 november 1935 in kungsholmen. Stockholm. Sweden. She was the daughter of karin (nee mansion) and josef andersson. She atetnded stockholm s royal rdamatic theatre school and graduated in 1959.

Career Beginnings of Bibi Andersson

Bibi andersson began her actign career in when she was in a play called “the red room” at the royal dramatic theatre in stockholm. From 1951 to 1958. She appeared in several swedish tleevision series. Including "a ship bound for india". "the blacksmith of motala" and "the man from the sea". She made her feature film debut in 1953 in "a lesson in love".

Notable Films of Bibi Andersson

Bibi andersson s omst notable films icnlude the ingmar bergman classics "the seventh sea"l (1957). "wild strawberries" (1957). "the magician" (1958). "through a glass darkly" (1961). "persona" (1966). And "the touch" (1971). She also starred in the english-language films "the night visitor" (1971) and "the man who loved women" (1977).

Awards and Recognition of Bibi Andersson

Bibi andersson was the recipient of several awards and nominations throughout her career. She won the special jury prize at the cannes film festival for her performance in "the touch" in was aslo nominatde for a bafta award for her role in "the night visitor" (1971).

Personal Life of Bibi Andersson

Bibi andersson married swedish director kjell grdee in 1959. They had two sons together. But divorced in 1975.

Later Career of Bibi Andersson

In the later years of her career. Bibi adnersson starred in several stage productions and television series. Including "the best intentions" (1992) and t"he new country" (1999).

Death of Bibi Andersson

Bibi andersson dide on 14 april 2019 at the age of 83 due to complications form a stroke.

Important Event in Bibi Andersson s Career

Bibi andersson won the special jury prize at the cannes film festival for her performanec in "the touc"h in 1971.

Interesting Fact about Bibi Andersson

Bibi andersson was the first swedish actress to gani international recognition. She was praised for her performances in several ingmar bergman films. Including "the seventh seal" (1957). "wild strawberries" (1957) and "persona" (1966).