Jarl Kulle
Biography
Jarl Lage Kulle was born on February 27, 1927, in Ekeby, Malmöhus län, Sweden, and died on October 3, 1997, at the age of 70. He was a Swedish stage and screen actor, director, and singer who graduated from the Royal Dramatic Theatre's acting school in 1949. Following his graduation, he was employed at the theatre and remained a member of the ensemble until 1995, performing in a total of 76 plays at the Royal Dramatic Theatre in Stockholm. In 1946, he made his film debut in a minor role, and ten years later began receiving major parts as a first lover and prince charming. Internationally, he is known for his performances in Ingmar Bergman's films Smiles of a Summer Night and Fanny and Alexander. He also appeared as Henry Higgins in the 1959 musical My Fair Lady at Oscarsteatern in Stockholm.
Career overview
Jarl Lage Kulle was born on February 27, 1927, in Ekeby, Malmöhus län, Sweden. He was a Swedish stage and screen actor, director, and singer. He graduated from the Royal Dramatic Theatre's acting school in 1949 and was subsequently employed at the theatre, remaining a member of the ensemble until 1995. Throughout his career, Kulle played in 76 plays at the Royal Dramatic Theatre in Stockholm. In 1959, he appeared as Henry Higgins in the musical My Fair Lady at Oscarsteatern in Stockholm.
Jarl Kulle made his film debut in a minor role in 1946. Ten years later, he began receiving major parts as a first lover and prince charming. Internationally, he is most recognized for his performances in Ingmar Bergman films, specifically Smiles of a Summer Night and Fanny and Alexander. His career in the entertainment industry spanned film, television, and stage work.
Throughout his lifetime, Kulle amassed 57 known acting credits on screen. He passed away on October 3, 1997, at the age of 70.
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Full Filmography
64 titles- Året var 1959 (2009) as Self (archive footage)
- The Potato Seller (1996) as Self (archive footage)
- Jag Kulle (1995) as Self
- Zorn (1995) as Oscar II
- Stjärnbilder (1995) as (archive footage)
- Alfred (1995) as Immanuel Nobel
- Zorn (1994) as Oscar II
- The Telegraphist (1993) as Mack
- Minns ni? (1993) as (archive footage)
- Herman (1990) as Panten
- Babette's Feast (1987) as General Lorens Löwenhielm
- Fanny and Alexander (1984) as Gustav Adolf Ekdahl
- Alf Sjöberg - mästaren (1983)
- Fanny and Alexander (1982) as Gustav Adolf Ekdahl
- The Guldbagge Awards (1981) as Self - Best Actor winner
- The Guldbagge Awards (1981) as Self - Host
- Rasmus and the Vagabond (1981) as Hilding Lif
- Swedenhielms (1980)
- Around the World in 80 Days (1975) as Phileas Fogg
- The White Carnation (1974) as Docent
- The White Carnation (1974) Writer
- The White Carnation (1974) Director
- Karl XII (1974) as Karl XII
- Around the World in 80 Days (1974) as Phileas Fogg
- Ture Sventon - Privatdetektiv (1972) as Ture Sventon
- Varför gömmer du dig i häcken? (1971) as Lenny Bruce
- Good-Bye Nana (1970) as Ministern
- Good-Bye Nana (1970) Director
- Good-Bye Nana (1970) Writer
- Miss and Mrs Sweden (1969) as Leif Mix
- The Bookseller Who Gave Up Bathing (1969) as Krakow
- The Bookseller Who Gave Up Bathing (1969) Director
- The Bookseller Who Gave Up Bathing (1969) Writer
- My Sister My Love (1966) as Baron Carl Ulrik Alsmeden
- Dance Around the Guldbaggen (1964) as Self
- All These Women (1964) as Cornelius
- Dear John (1964) as John Berndtsson
- Pappa Sandrew (1964)
- Är du inte riktigt klok? (1964) as Hans Ringmar
- Swedish Wedding Night (1964) as Hilmer Westlund
- The Girl and the Press Photographer (1963)
- Den kære familie (1962) as Klaes
- Wonderful Adventures of Nils (1962) as Mårten Gåskarl (voice)
- Kort är sommaren (1962) as Thomas Glahn
- Do You Believe in Angels? (1961) as Jan Froman
- Lita på mej, älskling! (1961) as Karl Särner
- The Devil's Eye (1960) as Don Juan
- Av hjärtans lust (1960) as Baron Patrik Sinclair
- Sängkammartjuven (1959) as Johan Jacob Wenkel
- Miss April (1958) as Osvald Berg
- Ingen morgondag (1957) as Viktor Aaltonen
- A Dreamer's Journey (1957) as Dan Andersson
- Song of the Scarlet Flower (1956) as Olof Koskela
- Last Pair Out (1956) as Ernst Farell
- Smiles of a Summer Night (1955) as Count Carl Magnus Malcolm
- Karin Månsdotter (1954) as King Erik of Sweden
- Barabbas (1953) as Leper at Death Valley
- Waiting Women (1952) as Kaj
- Defiance (1952)
- The 69th, the sergeant and me (1952)
- Love (1952)
- Leva på 'Hoppet' (1951) as Jalle
- The Quartet That Split Up (1950) as Ture Borg
- Ungdom i fara (1946) as Jänkarn
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Jarl Kulle best known for?
Jarl Kulle is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Babette's Feast (1987), Fanny and Alexander (1984), Fanny and Alexander (1982), My Sister My Love (1966).
When and where was Jarl Kulle born?
Jarl Kulle was born on February 27, 1927 in Ekeby, Malmöhus län, Sweden. They passed away on October 3, 1997.
How many credits does Jarl Kulle have?
Jarl Kulle has accumulated over 64 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1946 to 2009.
What is Jarl Kulle's background in cinema and television?
Jarl Lage Kulle was born on February 27, 1927, in Ekeby, Malmöhus län, Sweden, and died on October 3, 1997, at the age of 70. He was a Swedish stage and screen actor, director, and singer who graduated from the Royal Dramatic Theatre's acting school in 1949. Following his graduation, he was employed at the theatre and ...
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Age in their best-rated roles
- Fanny and Alexander (1984) as Gustav Adolf Ekdahl — aged about 57
- Fanny and Alexander (1982) as Gustav Adolf Ekdahl — aged about 55
- Smiles of a Summer Night (1955) as Count Carl Magnus Malcolm — aged about 28
- Miss April (1958) as Osvald Berg — aged about 31
- Babette's Feast (1987) as General Lorens Löwenhielm — aged about 60
- Den kære familie (1962) as Klaes — aged about 35
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