Portrait of Erland Josephson

Erland Josephson

Bio: Erland Josephson (15 June 1923 – 25 February 2012) was a Swedish actor and author. He was best known by international audiences for his work in films directed by Ingmar Bergman, Andrei Tarkovsky and Theodoros Angelopoulos
Born: Sat, Jun 16 1923
Birthplace: Stockholm, Stockholms län, Sweden

Death: Sat, Feb 25 2012
Erland Josephson is 88 years old
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Poster of Bergmans början: Ilska. Kärlek. Magknip.
Bergmans början: Ilska. Kärlek. Magknip.
Erland Josephson would have been no older than 88 in Bergmans början: Ilska. Kärlek. Magknip. as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Sat, Mar 03 2018
Poster of Final Cut: Ladies and Gentlemen
Final Cut: Ladies and Gentlemen
Erland Josephson was 88 in Final Cut: Ladies and Gentlemen as '(archive footage)'.
Movie Released: Sat, Feb 04 2012
Poster of Scener ur ett vardagsliv
Scener ur ett vardagsliv
Erland Josephson was 86 in Scener ur ett vardagsliv
Movie Released: Sun, Sep 27 2009
Poster of Änglastämman
Änglastämman
Erland Josephson was 85 in Änglastämman as '(voice)'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jan 01 2009
Poster of Bergmans Hushållerska
Bergmans Hushållerska
Erland Josephson was 85 in Bergmans Hushållerska as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jan 01 2009
Poster of Meeting Andrei Tarkovsky
Meeting Andrei Tarkovsky
Erland Josephson was 85 in Meeting Andrei Tarkovsky as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 17 2008
Poster of Men and Bergman
Men and Bergman
Erland Josephson was 85 in Men and Bergman
Movie Released: Mon, Jul 14 2008
Poster of The Ghost Sonata
The Ghost Sonata
Erland Josephson was 84 in The Ghost Sonata as 'Bengtsson'.
Movie Released: Tue, Dec 25 2007
Poster of Bergman Island
Bergman Island
Erland Josephson was 83 in Bergman Island as 'Self - Actor'.
Movie Released: Wed, Dec 06 2006
Poster of Spelar du ikväll?
Spelar du ikväll?
Erland Josephson was 83 in Spelar du ikväll?
Movie Released: Sat, Sep 09 2006
Poster of Welcome to Verona
Welcome to Verona
Erland Josephson was 82 in Welcome to Verona as 'Joseph'.
Movie Released: Fri, Apr 07 2006
Poster of Fanny & Alexander: A Bergman Tapestry
Fanny & Alexander: A Bergman Tapestry
Erland Josephson was 81 in Fanny & Alexander: A Bergman Tapestry as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Sat, Dec 04 2004
Poster of Day and Night
Day and Night
Erland Josephson was 81 in Day and Night as 'Narrator (voice)'.
Movie Released: Fri, Aug 06 2004
Poster of The Search for Sanity
The Search for Sanity
Erland Josephson was 80 in The Search for Sanity as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Tue, Apr 20 2004
Poster of Svensk Filmindustri: La grande aventure du cinéma Suédois
Svensk Filmindustri: La grande aventure du cinéma Suédois
Erland Josephson was 80 in Svensk Filmindustri: La grande aventure du cinéma Suédois as 'Himself'.
Movie Released: Mon, Mar 15 2004
Poster of Passion of Anna: Disintegration of Passion
Passion of Anna: Disintegration of Passion
Erland Josephson was 80 in Passion of Anna: Disintegration of Passion as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jan 01 2004
Poster of Directed by Bergman (The Making of Saraband)
Directed by Bergman (The Making of Saraband)
Erland Josephson was 80 in Directed by Bergman (The Making of Saraband) as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Wed, Dec 03 2003
Poster of Saraband
Saraband
Erland Josephson was 80 in Saraband as 'Johan'.
Movie Released: Mon, Dec 01 2003
Poster of Now
Now
Erland Josephson was 79 in Now as 'Jakob (old)'.
Movie Released: Mon, Jan 27 2003
Poster of Hr. Boe & Co.’s Anxiety
Hr. Boe & Co.’s Anxiety
Erland Josephson was 77 in Hr. Boe & Co.’s Anxiety
Movie Released: Mon, Jan 01 2001
Poster of Faithless
Faithless
Erland Josephson was 77 in Faithless as 'Bergman'.
Movie Released: Fri, Sep 15 2000
Poster of Light Keeps Me Company
Light Keeps Me Company
Erland Josephson was 77 in Light Keeps Me Company as 'Narrator (voice)'.
Movie Released: Sat, Aug 26 2000
Poster of Ingmar Bergman: Reflections on Life, Death, and Love
Ingmar Bergman: Reflections on Life, Death, and Love
Erland Josephson was 76 in Ingmar Bergman: Reflections on Life, Death, and Love
Movie Released: Mon, Mar 13 2000
Poster of On the Last Verse - A Small Film About Death
On the Last Verse - A Small Film About Death
Erland Josephson was 75 in On the Last Verse - A Small Film About Death as 'Ernst Forsberg'.
Movie Released: Thu, Apr 15 1999
Poster of The Magnetist’s Fifth Winter
The Magnetist’s Fifth Winter
Erland Josephson was 75 in The Magnetist’s Fifth Winter as 'Mr. Hofverberg'.
Movie Released: Thu, Mar 04 1999
Poster of In the Presence of a Clown
In the Presence of a Clown
Erland Josephson was 75 in In the Presence of a Clown as 'Osvald Vogler'.
Movie Released: Thu, Oct 01 1998
Poster of The Tattooed Widow
The Tattooed Widow
Erland Josephson was 74 in The Tattooed Widow as 'Per Gunnarsson'.
Movie Released: Tue, Mar 10 1998
Poster of Från regnormarnas liv
Från regnormarnas liv
Erland Josephson was 74 in Från regnormarnas liv as 'Johan Ludvig Heiberg'.
Movie Released: Wed, Feb 04 1998
Poster of I sällskap med en clown
I sällskap med en clown
Erland Josephson was 74 in I sällskap med en clown as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Fri, Nov 07 1997
Poster of I Am Curious, Film
I Am Curious, Film
Erland Josephson was 72 in I Am Curious, Film as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Sat, Oct 28 1995
Poster of Ulysses' Gaze
Ulysses' Gaze
Erland Josephson was 72 in Ulysses' Gaze as 'Ivo Levy'.
Movie Released: Thu, Oct 12 1995
Poster of Stjärnbilder
Stjärnbilder
Erland Josephson was 72 in Stjärnbilder as '(archive footage)'.
Movie Released: Sun, Sep 10 1995
Poster of Kristin Lavransdatter
Kristin Lavransdatter
Erland Josephson was 72 in Kristin Lavransdatter as 'Broder Edvin'.
Movie Released: Fri, Aug 25 1995
Poster of The Sunset Boys
The Sunset Boys
Erland Josephson was 72 in The Sunset Boys as 'August Lind'.
Movie Released: Fri, Aug 04 1995
Poster of Som löven i Vallombrosa
Som löven i Vallombrosa
Erland Josephson was 71 in Som löven i Vallombrosa as 'John'.
Movie Released: Sun, Apr 16 1995
Poster of Vendetta
Vendetta
Erland Josephson was 71 in Vendetta as 'DG'.
Movie Released: Fri, Feb 10 1995
Poster of The Forbidden Fruit
The Forbidden Fruit
Erland Josephson was 71 in The Forbidden Fruit as 'Hazainat'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 28 1994
Poster of The Dancer
The Dancer
Erland Josephson was 71 in The Dancer
Movie Released: Fri, Sep 09 1994
Poster of Dreamplay
Dreamplay
Erland Josephson was 71 in Dreamplay as 'Blind Man'.
Movie Released: Fri, Aug 05 1994
Poster of Rosenbaum - Det sista vittnet
Rosenbaum - Det sista vittnet
Erland Josephson was 70 in Rosenbaum - Det sista vittnet as 'Samuel Rosenbaum'.
Movie Released: Fri, Nov 05 1993
Poster of Rosenbaum - Målbrott
Rosenbaum - Målbrott
Erland Josephson was 70 in Rosenbaum - Målbrott as 'Samuel Rosenbaum'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 29 1993
Poster of Minns ni?
Minns ni?
Erland Josephson was 70 in Minns ni? as '(archive footage)'.
Movie Released: Sun, Oct 24 1993
Poster of Rosenbaum - Bländverk
Rosenbaum - Bländverk
Erland Josephson was 70 in Rosenbaum - Bländverk as 'Samuel Rosenbaum'.
Movie Released: Mon, Sep 13 1993
Poster of Sofie
Sofie
Erland Josephson was 69 in Sofie as 'Sofie's Father'.
Movie Released: Fri, Sep 25 1992
Poster of Holocene
Holocene
Erland Josephson was 69 in Holocene as 'Geiser'.
Movie Released: Sat, Aug 01 1992
Poster of The Accidental Golfer
The Accidental Golfer
Erland Josephson was 68 in The Accidental Golfer as 'Critic'.
Movie Released: Wed, Dec 25 1991
Poster of The Ox
The Ox
Erland Josephson was 68 in The Ox as 'Sigvard Silver'.
Movie Released: Fri, Nov 22 1991
Poster of The Wicked
The Wicked
Erland Josephson was 68 in The Wicked as 'Prof. Brokner'.
Movie Released: Mon, Oct 07 1991
Poster of Meeting Venus
Meeting Venus
Erland Josephson was 68 in Meeting Venus as 'Jorge Picabia'.
Movie Released: Wed, Sep 18 1991
Poster of Prospero's Books
Prospero's Books
Erland Josephson was 68 in Prospero's Books as 'Gonzalo'.
Movie Released: Fri, Aug 30 1991
Poster of Good Evening, Mr. Wallenberg
Good Evening, Mr. Wallenberg
Erland Josephson was 67 in Good Evening, Mr. Wallenberg as 'Rabbinen'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 05 1990
Poster of Building Images: Anna Asp on Scenography
Building Images: Anna Asp on Scenography
Erland Josephson was 67 in Building Images: Anna Asp on Scenography as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Sun, Sep 09 1990
Poster of The Dark Sun
The Dark Sun
Erland Josephson was 66 in The Dark Sun as 'Attorney Belmonte'.
Movie Released: Sun, Feb 04 1990
Poster of Migrations
Migrations
Erland Josephson was 65 in Migrations as 'Episkop'.
Movie Released: Sun, May 21 1989
Poster of Directed by Andrei Tarkovsky
Directed by Andrei Tarkovsky
Erland Josephson was 65 in Directed by Andrei Tarkovsky as 'Narrator'.
Movie Released: Fri, Sep 23 1988
Poster of Una donna spezzata
Una donna spezzata
Erland Josephson was 65 in Una donna spezzata
Movie Released: Sat, Aug 06 1988
Poster of Hanussen
Hanussen
Erland Josephson was 64 in Hanussen as 'Dr. Bettelheim'.
Movie Released: Fri, May 20 1988
Poster of Le Testament d'un poète juif assassiné
Le Testament d'un poète juif assassiné
Erland Josephson was 64 in Le Testament d'un poète juif assassiné as 'Zupanev'.
Movie Released: Fri, Feb 26 1988
Poster of The Exile and Death of Andrei Tarkovsky
The Exile and Death of Andrei Tarkovsky
Erland Josephson was 64 in The Exile and Death of Andrei Tarkovsky as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Sun, Feb 14 1988
Poster of The Unbearable Lightness of Being
The Unbearable Lightness of Being
Erland Josephson was 64 in The Unbearable Lightness of Being as 'The Ambassador'.
Movie Released: Fri, Feb 05 1988
Poster of The Legendary Life of Ernest Hemingway
The Legendary Life of Ernest Hemingway
Erland Josephson was 64 in The Legendary Life of Ernest Hemingway as 'Clarence Hemingway'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jan 01 1988
Poster of Lighting
Lighting
Erland Josephson was 64 in Lighting as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jan 01 1988
Poster of Control
Control
Erland Josephson was 63 in Control as 'Swanson'.
Movie Released: Sat, Feb 14 1987
Poster of The Malady of Love
The Malady of Love
Erland Josephson was 63 in The Malady of Love as 'Robert's Father'.
Movie Released: Wed, Dec 03 1986
Poster of L'ultima mazurka
L'ultima mazurka
Erland Josephson was 63 in L'ultima mazurka as 'Serra'.
Movie Released: Sat, Oct 25 1986
Poster of The Sacrifice
The Sacrifice
Erland Josephson was 62 in The Sacrifice as 'Alexander'.
Movie Released: Fri, May 09 1986
Poster of Saving Grace
Saving Grace
Erland Josephson was 62 in Saving Grace as 'Monsignor Francesco Ghezzi'.
Movie Released: Fri, May 02 1986
Poster of Storm, der Schimmelreiter
Storm, der Schimmelreiter
Erland Josephson was 62 in Storm, der Schimmelreiter as 'Theodor Storm'.
Movie Released: Tue, Apr 08 1986
Poster of Amorosa
Amorosa
Erland Josephson was 62 in Amorosa as 'David Sprengel'.
Movie Released: Fri, Mar 14 1986
Poster of Flying Devils
Flying Devils
Erland Josephson was 62 in Flying Devils as 'Oscar'.
Movie Released: Fri, Aug 16 1985
Poster of Un caso d'incoscienza
Un caso d'incoscienza
Erland Josephson was 62 in Un caso d'incoscienza as 'Erik Sander'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jul 10 1985
Poster of Dirty Story
Dirty Story
Erland Josephson was 61 in Dirty Story as 'Gabriel Berggren'.
Movie Released: Fri, Dec 21 1984
Poster of Bakom jalusin
Bakom jalusin
Erland Josephson was 61 in Bakom jalusin as 'Daniel Brenner'.
Movie Released: Wed, Sep 26 1984
Poster of The Making of Fanny and Alexander
The Making of Fanny and Alexander
Erland Josephson was 61 in The Making of Fanny and Alexander as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Sun, Sep 16 1984
Poster of Angela's War
Angela's War
Erland Josephson was 61 in Angela's War as 'Anton Goldberg'.
Movie Released: Fri, Sep 07 1984
Poster of After the Rehearsal
After the Rehearsal
Erland Josephson was 61 in After the Rehearsal as 'Henrik Vogler (older)'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jun 21 1984
Poster of Andrey Tarkovsky in Nostalghia
Andrey Tarkovsky in Nostalghia
Erland Josephson was 60 in Andrey Tarkovsky in Nostalghia as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Sat, May 05 1984
Poster of Alf Sjöberg - mästaren
Alf Sjöberg - mästaren
Erland Josephson was 60 in Alf Sjöberg - mästaren
Movie Released: Thu, Dec 22 1983
Poster of Savannen
Savannen
Erland Josephson was 60 in Savannen as 'David'.
Movie Released: Wed, Nov 16 1983
Poster of The House of the Yellow Carpet
The House of the Yellow Carpet
Erland Josephson was 60 in The House of the Yellow Carpet as 'The Professor'.
Movie Released: Fri, Sep 09 1983
Poster of Nostalgia
Nostalgia
Erland Josephson was 59 in Nostalgia as 'Domenico'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jun 02 1983
Poster of Bella Donna
Bella Donna
Erland Josephson was 59 in Bella Donna as 'Max'.
Movie Released: Sat, Mar 26 1983
Poster of Eva
Eva
Erland Josephson was 59 in Eva as 'Oče'.
Movie Released: Thu, Mar 17 1983
Poster of Fanny and Alexander
Fanny and Alexander
Erland Josephson was 59 in Fanny and Alexander as 'Isak Jacobi'.
Movie Released: Fri, Dec 17 1982
Poster of Variola Vera
Variola Vera
Erland Josephson was 59 in Variola Vera as 'Dragutin Kenigsmark'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jul 09 1982
Poster of Dubbelsvindlarna
Dubbelsvindlarna
Erland Josephson was 58 in Dubbelsvindlarna as 'Förläggaren, '.
Movie Released: Fri, Jan 01 1982
Poster of Montenegro
Montenegro
Erland Josephson was 58 in Montenegro as 'Martin Jordan'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 09 1981
Poster of Season of Peace in Paris
Season of Peace in Paris
Erland Josephson was 58 in Season of Peace in Paris
Movie Released: Wed, Jul 01 1981
Poster of You Love Only Once
You Love Only Once
Erland Josephson was 57 in You Love Only Once as 'Rudolf'.
Movie Released: Sat, Feb 14 1981
Poster of Victor Sjöström - A Portrait
Victor Sjöström - A Portrait
Erland Josephson was 57 in Victor Sjöström - A Portrait
Movie Released: Thu, Jan 01 1981
Poster of A Dream Play
A Dream Play
Erland Josephson was 57 in A Dream Play as 'Diktaren'.
Movie Released: Sun, Nov 30 1980
Poster of Marmalade Revolution
Marmalade Revolution
Erland Josephson was 56 in Marmalade Revolution as 'Karl Henrik Eller'.
Movie Released: Mon, Feb 11 1980
Poster of To Forget Venice
To Forget Venice
Erland Josephson was 55 in To Forget Venice as 'Nicky'.
Movie Released: Sat, Apr 14 1979
Poster of A Look at Liv
A Look at Liv
Erland Josephson was 55 in A Look at Liv as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jan 31 1979
Poster of Autumn Sonata
Autumn Sonata
Erland Josephson was 55 in Autumn Sonata as 'Josef'.
Movie Released: Sun, Oct 08 1978
Poster of One on One
One on One
Erland Josephson was 54 in One on One as 'Uncle Dan'.
Movie Released: Sun, Mar 19 1978
Poster of The Making of Autumn Sonata
The Making of Autumn Sonata
Erland Josephson was 54 in The Making of Autumn Sonata as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Sun, Jan 01 1978
Poster of I Am Afraid
I Am Afraid
Erland Josephson was 54 in I Am Afraid as 'Judge Cancedda'.
Movie Released: Thu, Oct 06 1977
Poster of Beyond Good and Evil
Beyond Good and Evil
Erland Josephson was 54 in Beyond Good and Evil as 'Friedrich Nietzsche'.
Movie Released: Wed, Oct 05 1977
Poster of Games of Love and Loneliness
Games of Love and Loneliness
Erland Josephson was 54 in Games of Love and Loneliness as 'Doncker'.
Movie Released: Mon, Aug 29 1977
Poster of Face to Face
Face to Face
Erland Josephson was 52 in Face to Face as 'Dr. Tomas Jacobi'.
Movie Released: Mon, Apr 05 1976
Poster of The Magic Flute
The Magic Flute
Erland Josephson was 52 in The Magic Flute as 'Man in Audience (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Sat, Oct 04 1975
Poster of Monismanien 1995
Monismanien 1995
Erland Josephson was 51 in Monismanien 1995 as 'Teacher'.
Movie Released: Mon, May 05 1975
Poster of Scenes from a Marriage
Scenes from a Marriage
Erland Josephson was 51 in Scenes from a Marriage as 'Johan'.
Movie Released: Sun, Sep 15 1974
Poster of The Vocation
The Vocation
Erland Josephson was 50 in The Vocation as 'Narrator (voice)'.
Movie Released: Tue, Apr 02 1974
Poster of Foto: Sven Nykvist
Foto: Sven Nykvist
Erland Josephson was 50 in Foto: Sven Nykvist as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Mon, Dec 31 1973
Poster of Cries and Whispers
Cries and Whispers
Erland Josephson was 49 in Cries and Whispers as 'David'.
Movie Released: Thu, Dec 21 1972
Poster of The Lie
The Lie
Erland Josephson was 47 in The Lie as 'Elis, Anna's lover'.
Movie Released: Wed, Oct 28 1970
Poster of The Passion of Anna
The Passion of Anna
Erland Josephson was 46 in The Passion of Anna as 'Elis Vergerus'.
Movie Released: Mon, Nov 10 1969
Poster of Swedish and Underage
Swedish and Underage
Erland Josephson was 46 in Swedish and Underage
Movie Released: Sun, Sep 07 1969
Poster of The Girls
The Girls
Erland Josephson was 45 in The Girls as 'Carl, Mann von Liz'.
Movie Released: Mon, Sep 16 1968
Poster of Hour of the Wolf
Hour of the Wolf
Erland Josephson was 44 in Hour of the Wolf as 'Baron von Merkens'.
Movie Released: Mon, Feb 19 1968
Poster of The Swedish General Strike 1909
The Swedish General Strike 1909
Erland Josephson was 35 in The Swedish General Strike 1909
Movie Released: Thu, Jan 01 1959
Poster of The Magician
The Magician
Erland Josephson was 35 in The Magician as 'Consul Egerman'.
Movie Released: Fri, Dec 26 1958
Poster of Brink of Life
Brink of Life
Erland Josephson was 34 in Brink of Life as 'Anders Ellius'.
Movie Released: Mon, Mar 31 1958
Poster of Som man bäddar...
Som man bäddar...
Erland Josephson was 33 in Som man bäddar...
Movie Released: Fri, May 31 1957
Poster of Sceningång
Sceningång
Erland Josephson was 33 in Sceningång as 'Bergkvist'.
Movie Released: Mon, Dec 03 1956
Poster of To Joy
To Joy
Erland Josephson was 26 in To Joy as 'Bertil (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Mon, Feb 20 1950
Poster of Eva
Eva
Erland Josephson was 25 in Eva as 'Karl'.
Movie Released: Sun, Dec 26 1948
Poster of It Rains on Our Love
It Rains on Our Love
Erland Josephson was 23 in It Rains on Our Love as 'Official at Pastor's Expedition (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Sat, Nov 09 1946

TV Shows (Acting Roles)

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Poster of Ingmar Bergman Complete
Ingmar Bergman Complete
Erland Josephson was 80+ in Ingmar Bergman Complete as 'Self - Actor'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Apr 08 2004
Poster of Som löven i Vallombrosa
Som löven i Vallombrosa
Erland Josephson was 71+ in Som löven i Vallombrosa
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Apr 16 1995
Poster of Rosenbaum
Rosenbaum
Erland Josephson was 70+ in Rosenbaum as 'Samuel Rosenbaum'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Oct 23 1993
Poster of Fanny and Alexander
Fanny and Alexander
Erland Josephson was 61+ in Fanny and Alexander as 'Isak Jacobi'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Dec 26 1984
Poster of The Guldbagge Awards
The Guldbagge Awards
Erland Josephson was 58+ in The Guldbagge Awards as 'Self - Best Actor winner'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Oct 30 1981
Poster of Face to Face
Face to Face
Erland Josephson was 52+ in Face to Face as 'Dr. Tomas Jacobi'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Apr 28 1976
Poster of Scenes from a Marriage
Scenes from a Marriage
Erland Josephson was 49+ in Scenes from a Marriage as 'Johan'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Apr 11 1973
Poster of The Red Room
The Red Room
Erland Josephson was 46+ in The Red Room as 'Von Dardel'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Mar 22 1970