Ernst Olof Eklund (6 August 1882 – 3 August 1971) was a Swedish film actor and theatre director. He appeared in 40 films between 1914 and 1962 and was also the director of six different theatres.

Biography

Eklund was born at

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, Sweden. He began playing amateur theater in

Gävle Gävle () is a city in Sweden, the seat of Gävle Municipality and the capital of Gävleborg County. It had 77,586 inhabitants in 2020, which makes it the 13th most populated city in Sweden. It is the oldest city in the historical Norrland (Swed ...

. During his career he was director of several theaters: Blancheteatern 1917–1926, Comediteatern 1923–1938, Konserthusteatern 1926–1927, Skansenteatern 1934–1940,

Oscarsteatern Oscarsteatern (English: Oscar Theatre), also known simply as Oscars, is one of Stockholm's private theatres and is the best-known musical theatre in Sweden. It is located at Kungsgatan 63 in central Stockholm. History The theater was designed ...

1938–1941 and Lisebergsteatern in

Gothenburg Gothenburg (; abbreviated Gbg; sv, Göteborg ) is the second-largest city in Sweden, fifth-largest in the Nordic countries, and capital of the Västra Götaland County. It is situated by the Kattegat, on the west coast of Sweden, and has ...

1947–1956. He was married to actress and theatre director

Alice Eklund Alice Eklund (21 July 1896 – 6 October 1983) was a Swedish stage and TV actress. She also directed one film in 1936.

(1896–1983), daughter of actress

Anna Hofman-Uddgren Anna Maria Viktoria Hofman-Uddgren (23 February 18681 June 1947) ''née'' Hammarström; also known as ''Hoffman'' and ''Hofmann'', was a Swedish actress, cabaret singer, music hall and revue artist, theatre director, and film director. Until 2 ...

(1868–1947) and screenwriter Karl Gustaf Uddgren (1865–1927). He was the father of actor

Nils Eklund Nils Eklund (born 17 January 1927) is a Swedish actor. He has appeared in more than 50 films and television shows since 1952. Selected filmography * ''Bom the Flyer'' (1952) * ''Äktenskapsbrottaren'' (1964) * '' Rooftree'' (1967) * ''Doctor Gl ...

(born 1927).

Partial filmography

* ''

The Strike ''The Strike'' (also known as ''Strike!'', although this is more properly the title of the fictitious Hollywood movie featured in the episode) is one of the short comedy films – written by Peter Richardson and Pete Richens, and directed by Ric ...

'' (1914) * ''Fru Kristina'' (1917) - Franz Herder * ''Søster Karin'' (1917) - Martin Falk * ''Moderens Øjne'' (1917) - Carl Lind - Povl's Father / Povl as Adult * ''Jefthas dotter'' (1919) - Runo Procope * ''Ödets redskap'' (1922) - Augustus Ferrer * ''

A Stolen Waltz ''A Stolen Waltz'' (Swedish: ''En stulen vals'') is a 1932 Swedish drama film directed by Lorens Marmstedt and starring Ernst Eklund, Ragnar Falck and Aino Taube.Qvist & Von Bagh p.110 Synopsis Inga, a struggling music student living in a St ...

'' (1932) - Allan Dehner * ''En natt på Smygeholm'' (1933) - Major Hector * ''En stilla flirt'' (1934) - Gunnar Green * ''

The Song to Her ''The Song to Her'' (Swedish: ''Sången till henne'') is a 1934 Swedish comedy film directed by Ivar Johansson and starring Martin Öhman, Sickan Carlsson and Åke Jensen.Qvist & Von Bagh p.92 It marked the film debut of Kristina Söderbaum, w ...

'' (1934) - Harry Händel * '' Under False Flag'' (1935) - Karl Hammar * '' Poor Millionaires'' (1936) - Georg Delmar * '' Johan Ulfstjerna'' (1936) - Prof. Stenback * '' The Lady Becomes a Maid'' (1936) - Karl-Axel Allard * ''Milly, Maria och jag'' (1938) - Prof. Klintberg * ''

Variety Is the Spice of Life ''Variety Is the Spice of Life'' (Swedish: ''Ombyte förnöjer'') is a 1939 Swedish comedy film directed by Gustaf Molander and starring Tutta Rolf, Per Aabel and Elsa Burnett.Larsson & Marklund p.115 The film's sets were designed by Arne Åker ...

'' (1939) - Uncle Ludvig * ''

Bright Prospects ''Bright Prospects'' (Swedish:''Den ljusnande framtid'') is a 1941 Swedish drama film directed by Gustaf Molander and starring Signe Hasso, Ernst Eklund and Erik 'Bullen' Berglund.Larsson & Marklund p.118 The film's art direction was by Arne � ...

'' (1941) - Helge Dahlberg * ''Fröken Kyrkråtta'' (1941) - Col. Lindberg * ''Hemtrevnad i kasern'' (1941) - Col. Justus Tamm * ''

Dangerous Ways ''Dangerous Ways'' (Swedish: ''Farliga vägar'') is a 1942 Swedish drama film directed by Anders Henrikson and starring Henrikson, Karin Ekelund, Georg Rydeberg and Ernst Eklund.Weight p.70 The film's sets were designed by the art director Ber ...

'' (1942) - Katena * ''

Tomorrow's Melody ''Tomorrow's Melody'' (Swedish: ''Morgondagens melodi'') is a 1942 Swedish drama film directed by Ragnar Frisk and starring Viveca Lindfors, Nils Lundell and Björn Berglund.Qvist & von Bagh p.105 The film's sets were designed by the art director ...

'' (1942) - Wassberg * ''

We House Slaves ''We House Slaves'' (Swedish: ''Vi hemslavinnor'') is a 1942 Swedish comedy film directed by Schamyl Bauman and starring Dagmar Ebbesen, John Botvid and Ernst Eklund.Qvist & Von Bagh p.44 It was shot at the Centrumateljéerna Studios in Stockholm ...

'' (1942) - Teodor Larsson * ''Jacobs stege'' (1942) - Olsson * ''

It Is My Music ''It Is My Music'' (Swedish: ''Det ar min musik'') is a 1942 Swedish comedy film directed by Börje Larsson and starring Nils Kihlberg, Eva Henning and Sigurd Wallén.Qvist & Von Bagh p.53 It was shot at the Råsunda Studios in Stockholm. The fi ...

'' (1942) - Georg Welander * ''Flickan är ett fynd'' (1943) - Pontus Axelsson * '' Young Blood'' (1943) - Major Björn Lindemark * ''Älskling, jag ger mig'' (1943) - Thomas Berg * ''

Live Dangerously ''Live Dangerously'' (Swedish: ''Lev farligt'') is a 1944 Swedish drama film directed by and starring Lauritz Falk and also featuring Irma Christenson, Elof Ahrle and Stig Järrel.Wright p.77-78 The film's sets were designed by the art director ...

'' (1944) - Professor Fors * '' The Green Lift'' (1944) - Direktör Bang * ''

Maria of Kvarngarden ''Maria of Kvarngarden'' (Swedish: ''Maria på Kvarngården'') is a 1945 Swedish drama film directed by Arne Mattsson and starring Edvin Adolphson, Viveca Lindfors and Irma Christenson.Qvist & Von Bagh p.105 It was shot at the Centrumateljéerna ...

'' (1945) - Major Lundgren * ''Jagad'' (1945) - Ella's Father * '' Brita in the Merchant's House'' (1946) - Grosshandlaren * ''

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'' (1946) - Uncle Edvard * ''

Banketten ''Banketten'' ( eng, The Banquet) is a 1948 Swedish drama film which is directed by Hasse Ekman. Plot summary Jacob Cotten is just about to turn 60 years old and his prominent family will hold a banquet in his honour to celebrate the occasion. ...

'' (1948) - Jacob * ''

Vagabond Blacksmiths ''Vagabond Blacksmiths'' (Swedish: ''Smeder på luffen'') is a 1949 Swedish drama film directed by Hampe Faustman and starring Anders Börje, Åke Fridell and Georg Skarstedt.Historical Dictionary of Scandinavian Cinema p.152 It was shot at the C ...

'' (1949) - Kilbom * '' Café Lunchrasten'' (1954) - Editor-in-chief (uncredited) * ''Seger i mörker'' (1954) - Bank Manager * ''Så tuktas kärleken'' (1955) - The Doctor

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* {{DEFAULTSORT:Eklund, Ernst 1882 births 1971 deaths 20th-century Swedish male actors People from Heby Municipality Swedish male film actors Swedish male silent film actors