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Sven Nykvist

Bio: Sven Vilhem Nykvist (3 December 1922 – 20 September 2006) was a Swedish cinematographer. He worked on over 120 films, but is known especially for his work with director Ingmar Bergman
Born: Sun, Dec 03 1922
Birthplace: Moheda, Kronobergs län, Sweden

Death: Wed, Sep 20 2006
Sven Nykvist is 83 years old
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Poster of Kärlekens mirakel
Kärlekens mirakel
Sven Nykvist was 80 in Kärlekens mirakel as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Wed, Sep 17 2003
Poster of Light Keeps Me Company
Light Keeps Me Company
Sven Nykvist was 77 in Light Keeps Me Company as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Sat, Aug 26 2000
Poster of Curtain Call
Curtain Call
Sven Nykvist was 76 in Curtain Call as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Sat, Dec 05 1998
Poster of Celebrity
Celebrity
Sven Nykvist was 75 in Celebrity as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Mon, Sep 07 1998
Poster of Private Confessions
Private Confessions
Sven Nykvist was 74 in Private Confessions as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Wed, Dec 25 1996
Poster of Lumière & Company
Lumière & Company
Sven Nykvist was 73 in Lumière & Company as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Wed, Dec 20 1995
Poster of Kristin Lavransdatter
Kristin Lavransdatter
Sven Nykvist was 72 in Kristin Lavransdatter as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Fri, Aug 25 1995
Poster of Something to Talk About
Something to Talk About
Sven Nykvist was 72 in Something to Talk About as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Fri, Aug 04 1995
Poster of Mixed Nuts
Mixed Nuts
Sven Nykvist was 72 in Mixed Nuts as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Wed, Dec 21 1994
Poster of With Honors
With Honors
Sven Nykvist was 71 in With Honors as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Fri, Apr 29 1994
Poster of Only You
Only You
Sven Nykvist was 71 in Only You as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Fri, Mar 04 1994
Poster of What's Eating Gilbert Grape
What's Eating Gilbert Grape
Sven Nykvist was 71 in What's Eating Gilbert Grape as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Fri, Dec 17 1993
Poster of Sleepless in Seattle
Sleepless in Seattle
Sven Nykvist was 70 in Sleepless in Seattle as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jun 24 1993
Poster of Chaplin
Chaplin
Sven Nykvist was 70 in Chaplin as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Thu, Dec 17 1992
Poster of The Ox
The Ox
Sven Nykvist was 68 in The Ox as 'Director, Director of Photography, Writer'.
Movie Released: Fri, Nov 22 1991
Poster of Buster's Bedroom
Buster's Bedroom
Sven Nykvist was 68 in Buster's Bedroom as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Thu, May 09 1991
Poster of Crimes and Misdemeanors
Crimes and Misdemeanors
Sven Nykvist was 66 in Crimes and Misdemeanors as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 13 1989
Poster of New York Stories
New York Stories
Sven Nykvist was 66 in New York Stories as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Fri, Mar 10 1989
Poster of Another Woman
Another Woman
Sven Nykvist was 65 in Another Woman as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Thu, Oct 13 1988
Poster of Katinka
Katinka
Sven Nykvist was 65 in Katinka as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Fri, Aug 19 1988
Poster of The Unbearable Lightness of Being
The Unbearable Lightness of Being
Sven Nykvist was 65 in The Unbearable Lightness of Being as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Fri, Feb 05 1988
Poster of The Sacrifice
The Sacrifice
Sven Nykvist was 63 in The Sacrifice as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Fri, May 09 1986
Poster of Nobody's Child
Nobody's Child
Sven Nykvist was 63 in Nobody's Child as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Sat, Apr 05 1986
Poster of Dream Lover
Dream Lover
Sven Nykvist was 63 in Dream Lover as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Fri, Feb 21 1986
Poster of Agnes of God
Agnes of God
Sven Nykvist was 62 in Agnes of God as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Fri, Sep 13 1985
Poster of After the Rehearsal
After the Rehearsal
Sven Nykvist was 61 in After the Rehearsal as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jun 21 1984
Poster of Swann in Love
Swann in Love
Sven Nykvist was 61 in Swann in Love as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Thu, Feb 23 1984
Poster of Star 80
Star 80
Sven Nykvist was 60 in Star 80 as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Thu, Nov 10 1983
Poster of Fanny and Alexander
Fanny and Alexander
Sven Nykvist was 60 in Fanny and Alexander as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Fri, Dec 17 1982
Poster of Cannery Row
Cannery Row
Sven Nykvist was 59 in Cannery Row as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Fri, Feb 12 1982
Poster of The Postman Always Rings Twice
The Postman Always Rings Twice
Sven Nykvist was 58 in The Postman Always Rings Twice as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Fri, Mar 20 1981
Poster of From the Life of the Marionettes
From the Life of the Marionettes
Sven Nykvist was 57 in From the Life of the Marionettes as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Wed, Oct 08 1980
Poster of Willie and Phil
Willie and Phil
Sven Nykvist was 57 in Willie and Phil as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Fri, Aug 15 1980
Poster of Marmalade Revolution
Marmalade Revolution
Sven Nykvist was 57 in Marmalade Revolution as 'Director of Photography, Producer'.
Movie Released: Mon, Feb 11 1980
Poster of Starting Over
Starting Over
Sven Nykvist was 56 in Starting Over as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 05 1979
Poster of Hurricane
Hurricane
Sven Nykvist was 56 in Hurricane as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Thu, Apr 12 1979
Poster of King of the Gypsies
King of the Gypsies
Sven Nykvist was 56 in King of the Gypsies as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Wed, Dec 20 1978
Poster of Autumn Sonata
Autumn Sonata
Sven Nykvist was 55 in Autumn Sonata as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Sun, Oct 08 1978
Poster of Pretty Baby
Pretty Baby
Sven Nykvist was 55 in Pretty Baby as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Wed, Apr 05 1978
Poster of One on One
One on One
Sven Nykvist was 55 in One on One as 'Director, Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Sun, Mar 19 1978
Poster of The Serpent's Egg
The Serpent's Egg
Sven Nykvist was 54 in The Serpent's Egg as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 28 1977
Poster of The Dance of the Damned Women
The Dance of the Damned Women
Sven Nykvist was 54 in The Dance of the Damned Women as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Sun, Dec 05 1976
Poster of The Tenant
The Tenant
Sven Nykvist was 53 in The Tenant as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Wed, May 26 1976
Poster of Face to Face
Face to Face
Sven Nykvist was 53 in Face to Face as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Mon, Apr 05 1976
Poster of The Magic Flute
The Magic Flute
Sven Nykvist was 52 in The Magic Flute as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Sat, Oct 04 1975
Poster of Black Moon
Black Moon
Sven Nykvist was 52 in Black Moon as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Wed, Sep 24 1975
Poster of Monismanien 1995
Monismanien 1995
Sven Nykvist was 52 in Monismanien 1995 as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Mon, May 05 1975
Poster of Georginas Gründe
Georginas Gründe
Sven Nykvist was 52 in Georginas Gründe as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Sun, Apr 27 1975
Poster of Ransom
Ransom
Sven Nykvist was 52 in Ransom as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Fri, Dec 06 1974
Poster of Scenes from a Marriage
Scenes from a Marriage
Sven Nykvist was 51 in Scenes from a Marriage as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Sun, Sep 15 1974
Poster of The Dove
The Dove
Sven Nykvist was 51 in The Dove as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Sun, Jun 16 1974
Poster of The Vocation
The Vocation
Sven Nykvist was 51 in The Vocation as 'Director, Writer, Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Tue, Apr 02 1974
Poster of Cries and Whispers
Cries and Whispers
Sven Nykvist was 50 in Cries and Whispers as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Thu, Dec 21 1972
Poster of A Free Woman
A Free Woman
Sven Nykvist was 49 in A Free Woman as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Wed, Nov 01 1972
Poster of Siddhartha
Siddhartha
Sven Nykvist was 49 in Siddhartha as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Tue, Aug 01 1972
Poster of Lockfågeln
Lockfågeln
Sven Nykvist was 48 in Lockfågeln as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Wed, Nov 24 1971
Poster of The Touch
The Touch
Sven Nykvist was 48 in The Touch as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jul 14 1971
Poster of The Last Run
The Last Run
Sven Nykvist was 48 in The Last Run as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jul 07 1971
Poster of Karpfs Karriere
Karpfs Karriere
Sven Nykvist was 48 in Karpfs Karriere as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Sun, Apr 04 1971
Poster of First Love
First Love
Sven Nykvist was 47 in First Love as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Wed, Oct 07 1970
Poster of Fårö Document
Fårö Document
Sven Nykvist was 47 in Fårö Document as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jan 01 1970
Poster of The Passion of Anna
The Passion of Anna
Sven Nykvist was 46 in The Passion of Anna as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Mon, Nov 10 1969
Poster of The Rite
The Rite
Sven Nykvist was 46 in The Rite as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Tue, Mar 25 1969
Poster of An-Magritt
An-Magritt
Sven Nykvist was 46 in An-Magritt as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Thu, Feb 06 1969
Poster of Shame
Shame
Sven Nykvist was 45 in Shame as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Sun, Sep 29 1968
Poster of Hour of the Wolf
Hour of the Wolf
Sven Nykvist was 45 in Hour of the Wolf as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Mon, Feb 19 1968
Poster of Bränt barn
Bränt barn
Sven Nykvist was 45 in Bränt barn as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Tue, Dec 26 1967
Poster of Roseanna
Roseanna
Sven Nykvist was 44 in Roseanna as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Mon, Aug 14 1967
Poster of Persona
Persona
Sven Nykvist was 43 in Persona as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Tue, Oct 18 1966
Poster of Lianbron
Lianbron
Sven Nykvist was 42 in Lianbron as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jan 01 1965
Poster of Loving Couples
Loving Couples
Sven Nykvist was 42 in Loving Couples as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Sun, Dec 20 1964
Poster of To Love
To Love
Sven Nykvist was 41 in To Love as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Fri, Nov 20 1964
Poster of The Dress
The Dress
Sven Nykvist was 41 in The Dress as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Mon, Oct 05 1964
Poster of All These Women
All These Women
Sven Nykvist was 41 in All These Women as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Mon, Jun 15 1964
Poster of Prins hatt under jorden
Prins hatt under jorden
Sven Nykvist was 40 in Prins hatt under jorden as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Sun, Sep 29 1963
Poster of The Silence
The Silence
Sven Nykvist was 40 in The Silence as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Mon, Sep 23 1963
Poster of Winter Light
Winter Light
Sven Nykvist was 40 in Winter Light as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Mon, Feb 11 1963
Poster of Snow White and the Seven Jugglers
Snow White and the Seven Jugglers
Sven Nykvist was 40 in Snow White and the Seven Jugglers as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Fri, Dec 14 1962
Poster of Hans Brinker, or the Silver Skates
Hans Brinker, or the Silver Skates
Sven Nykvist was 39 in Hans Brinker, or the Silver Skates as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Sun, Jan 07 1962
Poster of Lita på mej, älskling!
Lita på mej, älskling!
Sven Nykvist was 39 in Lita på mej, älskling! as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Mon, Dec 18 1961
Poster of Through a Glass Darkly
Through a Glass Darkly
Sven Nykvist was 38 in Through a Glass Darkly as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Mon, Oct 16 1961
Poster of The Marriage of Mr. Mississippi
The Marriage of Mr. Mississippi
Sven Nykvist was 38 in The Marriage of Mr. Mississippi as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jun 23 1961
Poster of A Matter of Morals
A Matter of Morals
Sven Nykvist was 38 in A Matter of Morals as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Wed, May 31 1961
Poster of The Judge
The Judge
Sven Nykvist was 37 in The Judge as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 14 1960
Poster of Lampenfieber
Lampenfieber
Sven Nykvist was 37 in Lampenfieber as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Thu, Mar 03 1960
Poster of The Virgin Spring
The Virgin Spring
Sven Nykvist was 37 in The Virgin Spring as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Mon, Feb 08 1960
Poster of Får jag låna din fru?
Får jag låna din fru?
Sven Nykvist was 36 in Får jag låna din fru? as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Mon, Jun 22 1959
Poster of Der Engel, der seine Harfe versetzte
Der Engel, der seine Harfe versetzte
Sven Nykvist was 36 in Der Engel, der seine Harfe versetzte as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Thu, Feb 12 1959
Poster of Laila
Laila
Sven Nykvist was 35 in Laila as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Thu, Nov 13 1958
Poster of The Lady in Black
The Lady in Black
Sven Nykvist was 35 in The Lady in Black as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Sat, Feb 01 1958
Poster of A Girl of Solbakken
A Girl of Solbakken
Sven Nykvist was 34 in A Girl of Solbakken as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Mon, Nov 25 1957
Poster of Guest at One's Own Home
Guest at One's Own Home
Sven Nykvist was 34 in Guest at One's Own Home as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Mon, Sep 30 1957
Poster of En drömmares vandring
En drömmares vandring
Sven Nykvist was 34 in En drömmares vandring as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Mon, Mar 25 1957
Poster of Den tappre soldaten Jönsson
Den tappre soldaten Jönsson
Sven Nykvist was 33 in Den tappre soldaten Jönsson as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Sun, Oct 21 1956
Poster of Girl in Tails
Girl in Tails
Sven Nykvist was 33 in Girl in Tails as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Mon, Oct 15 1956
Poster of Children of the Night
Children of the Night
Sven Nykvist was 33 in Children of the Night as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Sun, Aug 26 1956
Poster of Gorilla
Gorilla
Sven Nykvist was 33 in Gorilla as 'Director of Photography, Director'.
Movie Released: Sun, Aug 26 1956
Poster of A Short Film About a Dachshund
A Short Film About a Dachshund
Sven Nykvist was 33 in A Short Film About a Dachshund as 'Director, Writer'.
Movie Released: Mon, Jan 02 1956
Poster of Laughing in the Sunshine
Laughing in the Sunshine
Sven Nykvist was 33 in Laughing in the Sunshine as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Mon, Jan 02 1956
Poster of Den underbara lögnen
Den underbara lögnen
Sven Nykvist was 32 in Den underbara lögnen as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Fri, Nov 25 1955
Poster of Sista ringen
Sista ringen
Sven Nykvist was 32 in Sista ringen as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Mon, Oct 10 1955
Poster of Darling of Mine
Darling of Mine
Sven Nykvist was 32 in Darling of Mine as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jul 22 1955
Poster of Salka Valka
Salka Valka
Sven Nykvist was 31 in Salka Valka as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Tue, Nov 16 1954
Poster of Karin Månsdotter
Karin Månsdotter
Sven Nykvist was 31 in Karin Månsdotter as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Mon, Nov 01 1954
Poster of Storm over Tjurö
Storm over Tjurö
Sven Nykvist was 31 in Storm over Tjurö as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Mon, Jul 19 1954
Poster of Sawdust and Tinsel
Sawdust and Tinsel
Sven Nykvist was 30 in Sawdust and Tinsel as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Mon, Sep 14 1953
Poster of The Road to Klockrike
The Road to Klockrike
Sven Nykvist was 30 in The Road to Klockrike as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Sun, Jul 19 1953
Poster of Barabbas
Barabbas
Sven Nykvist was 30 in Barabbas as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Tue, May 05 1953
Poster of När syrenerna blomma
När syrenerna blomma
Sven Nykvist was 29 in När syrenerna blomma as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Mon, Feb 04 1952
Poster of Reverence for Life
Reverence for Life
Sven Nykvist was 29 in Reverence for Life as 'Writer, Director, Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jan 01 1952
Poster of Rågens rike
Rågens rike
Sven Nykvist was 27 in Rågens rike as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Tue, Sep 26 1950
Poster of Loffe blir polis
Loffe blir polis
Sven Nykvist was 27 in Loffe blir polis as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Sat, Feb 18 1950
Poster of The Land Below the Equator
The Land Below the Equator
Sven Nykvist was 27 in The Land Below the Equator as 'Director, Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Sun, Jan 01 1950
Poster of Lång-Lasse i Delsbo
Lång-Lasse i Delsbo
Sven Nykvist was 26 in Lång-Lasse i Delsbo as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Sat, Oct 29 1949
Poster of Sjösalavår
Sjösalavår
Sven Nykvist was 26 in Sjösalavår as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Mon, Sep 05 1949
Poster of Maj på Malö
Maj på Malö
Sven Nykvist was 24 in Maj på Malö as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Wed, Oct 22 1947
Poster of Lata Lena och blåögde Per
Lata Lena och blåögde Per
Sven Nykvist was 24 in Lata Lena och blåögde Per as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Sat, Aug 30 1947
Poster of Saltstänk och krutgubbar
Saltstänk och krutgubbar
Sven Nykvist was 23 in Saltstänk och krutgubbar as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Mon, Oct 28 1946
Poster of 13 Chairs
13 Chairs
Sven Nykvist was 23 in 13 Chairs as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Wed, Dec 26 1945
Poster of Gomorron Bill!
Gomorron Bill!
Sven Nykvist was 22 in Gomorron Bill! as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Wed, Nov 14 1945
Poster of The Children
The Children
Sven Nykvist was 22 in The Children as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Tue, Sep 18 1945
Poster of I mörkaste Småland
I mörkaste Småland
Sven Nykvist was 20 in I mörkaste Småland as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Mon, Oct 25 1943
Poster of A Stockholm Silhouette
A Stockholm Silhouette
Sven Nykvist was 20 in A Stockholm Silhouette as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jan 01 1943
Poster of The Key to the Baltic Sea
The Key to the Baltic Sea
Sven Nykvist was 20 in The Key to the Baltic Sea as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jan 01 1943
Poster of General von Döbeln
General von Döbeln
Sven Nykvist was 19 in General von Döbeln as 'Camera Technician'.
Movie Released: Mon, Oct 26 1942
Poster of En fattig miljonär
En fattig miljonär
Sven Nykvist was 19 in En fattig miljonär as '"B" Camera Operator'.
Movie Released: Fri, Dec 26 1941
Poster of En kvinna ombord
En kvinna ombord
Sven Nykvist was 18 in En kvinna ombord as 'Still Photographer'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jan 10 1941

TV Shows (As Crew)

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Ages in TV shows are based off the first air date and may not be accurate. View individual episode details for accurate ages
Poster of Fanny and Alexander
Fanny and Alexander
Sven Nykvist was 62+ in Fanny and Alexander as 'Director of Photography'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Dec 26 1984
Poster of Face to Face
Face to Face
Sven Nykvist was 53+ in Face to Face as 'Director of Photography'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Apr 28 1976
Poster of NOVA
NOVA
Sven Nykvist was 51+ in NOVA as 'Director of Photography'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Mar 03 1974
Poster of Scenes from a Marriage
Scenes from a Marriage
Sven Nykvist was 50+ in Scenes from a Marriage as 'Director of Photography'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Apr 11 1973