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Victor Sjöström

Victor Sjöström

Director & actor · born 21 September 1879 · Silbodal, Värmlands län, Sweden

Victor David Sjöström (September 20, 1879 – January 3, 1960), sometimes 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).

Where to start: Wild Strawberries (1957).

As director 55

As actor 45

Frequently asked questions

What is the best Victor Sjöström movie?

By viewer score, Wild Strawberries (1957) at 8.1/10.

What are Victor Sjöström’s most popular movies?

Wild Strawberries, The Phantom Carriage, The Phantom Carriage.

How many movies has Victor Sjöström made?

100 films on TMDB, 55 as director, 45 as actor.

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