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Max von Sydow - Bio, Age, Chinese Zodiac Sign & Timeline
| Born | April 10, 1929 |
|---|---|
| Died | March 08, 2020 (age 90) |
| Birthplace | Lund, Sweden |
| Zodiac Sign | Aries - (see also Max von Sydow's horoscope and birth chart) |
| Chinese Zodiac | Snake |
| Generation | Silent Generation |
| Known For | Starring roles in The Seventh Seal, The Exorcist, Pelle the Conqueror, Minority Report, Star Wars: The Force Awakens, and Game of Thrones. |
Intro
Max von Sydow was a renowned Swedish-French actor, known for his powerful and versatile performances in international cinema across seven decades. He achieved global recognition for his collaborations with director Ingmar Bergman and appeared in major Hollywood films.
Early Life & Background
Max von Sydow was born into a middle-class family in Lund, Sweden. He developed an early interest in theatre while attending the Cathedral School in Lund and later formally trained at the Royal Dramatic Theatre in Stockholm.
Career Highlights
- Frequent leading roles in Ingmar Bergman films, such as The Seventh Seal (1957) and Wild Strawberries (1957).
- Portrayed Father Merrin in The Exorcist (1973), earning international acclaim.
- Academy Award nomination for Best Actor for Pelle the Conqueror (1987).
- Appeared as Lor San Tekka in Star Wars: The Force Awakens (2015).
- Emmy nomination for Game of Thrones (2016) as the Three-Eyed Raven.
Trivia
- Naturalized as a French citizen in 2002 and lived in France until his death.
- He was one of the few actors to play both Jesus (in The Greatest Story Ever Told, 1965) and the Devil (Needful Things, 1993).
FAQs
People also ask
When was Max von Sydow born?
Max von Sydow was born the 10 April 1929.
Where is Max von Sydow from?
Lund, Sweden.
On His Birth-Day
About April 10th, 1929, in brief:
- Day of the week: April 10th, 1929 was a Wednesday
- Zodiac Sign: Aries (in western zodiac), Snake (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase:
- Popular movie: The Broadway Melody directed by Harry Beaumont
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