Victor Sjöström: Biography, Facts and Career
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Victor David Sjöström (Swedish: [ˈvɪ̌kːtɔr ˈɧø̂ːstrœm] ; 20 September 1879 – 3 January 1960), also known in the United States as Victor Seastrom, was a pioneering Swedish film director, screenwriter, and actor. He began his career in Sweden, before moving to Hollywood in 1924. Sjöström worked primarily in the silent era; his best known films include The Phantom Carriage (1921), He Who Gets Slapped (1924), and The Wind (1928). Sjöström was Sweden's most prominent director in the "Golden Age of Silent Film" in Europe. Later in life, he played the leading role in Ingmar Bergman's Wild Strawberries (1957).
Quick facts about Victor Sjöström
- Full name: Victor Sjöström
- Born: 1879-09-20
- Nationality: Sweden
- Known as: Actor
- Wikidata ID: Q55170
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Who is Victor Sjöström?
Victor David Sjöström (Swedish: [ˈvɪ̌kːtɔr ˈɧø̂ːstrœm] ; 20 September 1879 – 3 January 1960), also known in the United States as Victor Seastrom, was a pioneering Swedish film director, screenwriter, and actor.
What nationality is Victor Sjöström?
Victor Sjöström is Sweden.
When was Victor Sjöström born?
Victor Sjöström was born on 1879-09-20.
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