Jussi Björling
- Known For
- Acting
- Born
- February 2, 1911 in Stora Tuna, Dalarna, Sweden
- Died
- September 9, 1960
- Active Years
- 1937–1953 (17 Years)
- Total Credits
- 6 credits in database
Biography
Jussi Björling was born on February 2, 1911, in Stora Tuna, Dalarna, Sweden, with sources also noting Borlänge in the Swedish province of Dalarna as his birthplace. He was an actor known for his work in film, with known credits including Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy from 2011, Atonement from 2007, and Funny Games from 2007. His father, David, was a tenor and singing teacher who trained his children's voices from an early age, leading Jussi and his brothers Olle and Gösta to make their first public appearance in 1915. Jussi Björling was married to Anna-Lisa Berg, who later published a biography with Andrew Farkas describing him as a loving family man and generous colleague. He passed away on September 9, 1960, on Siarö, Stockholms län, Sweden.
Career overview
Jussi Björling was born on February 2, 1911, in Stora Tuna, Dalarnas län, Sweden, with sources also noting his birthplace as Borlänge in the Swedish province of Dalarna. His father, David, was a tenor and singing teacher who trained the voices of his children from an early age. His three oldest children, the boys Olle, Jussi, and Gösta, made their first public appearance together in 1915.
Over the course of his life, Björling worked as an actor, accumulating six known credits in acting on the Movie Database platform. His film work is known through appearances in productions such as Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy released in 2011, as well as Atonement and Funny Games, both released in 2007.
In his personal life, he was married to Anna-Lisa Berg, who later published a biography in cooperation with Andrew Farkas that described him as a generous colleague and a loving family man. Among his final appearances was an event at Skansen in Stockholm on August 20, 1960. Björling passed away on September 9, 1960, at the age of 49, on Siarö in Stockholms län, Sweden.
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Career timeline
Full Filmography
6 titles- Resan till dej (1953) as Jussi Björling
- The Voice of Firestone (1949) as Self
- The Ed Sullivan Show (1948) as Self
- En svensk tiger (1948) as operasångare
- Art for Art's Sake (1938) as Tore Nilsson
- The Great John Ericsson (1937)
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Jussi Björling best known for?
Jussi Björling is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including The Ed Sullivan Show (1948).
When and where was Jussi Björling born?
Jussi Björling was born on February 2, 1911 in Stora Tuna, Dalarna, Sweden. They passed away on September 9, 1960.
How many credits does Jussi Björling have?
Jussi Björling has accumulated over 6 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1937 to 1953.
What is Jussi Björling's background in cinema and television?
Jussi Björling was born on February 2, 1911, in Stora Tuna, Dalarna, Sweden, with sources also noting Borlänge in the Swedish province of Dalarna as his birthplace. He was an actor known for his work in film, with known credits including Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy from 2011, Atonement from 2007, and Funny Games from 200...
Jussi Björling by the numbers
Age in their best-rated roles
- The Ed Sullivan Show (1948) as Self — aged about 37
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