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“I was mainly a stage actor. I found film acting mechanical, because it was so technical - there was so much technique with the lamps and the movements of the camera.”

Quote by Erland Josephson

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Erland Josephson
Erland Josephson

Erland Josephson was a renowned Swedish actor, known for his performances in film and theater. Born on June 15, 1923, he passed away on February 25, 2012. Josephson achieved significant success both in Sweden and internationally, particularly in the 1960s and 1970s. more

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