Marie-Louise Ekman
Marie-Louise Ester Maude Ekman, née Fuchs, and known during her first marriage under the surname De Geer, and during and after her second as De Geer Bergenstråhle (born 5 November 1944) is a Swedish painter and film director. She is a professor of art and former rector at the Royal University College of Fine Arts, Stockholm. During the late 1960s and early 1970s she was among the contributors of a satirical magazine, Puss, in Stockholm.
Also recorded as Marie-Louise de Geer-Bergenstråhle · Marie-Louise De Geer · Marie-Louise De Geer Bergenstråhle · Marie-Louise Bergenstråhle-De Geer
Marie-Louise Ekman
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- Name
- Marie-Louise Ekman
- Birth Name
- Marie-Louise Ester Maude Fuchs
- Born
- 5 November 1944
- Birthplace
- Stockholm, Sweden
- Occupation
- Painter, film director
- Nationality
- Sweden
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Marie-Louise Ester Maude Ekman, née Fuchs, and known during her first marriage under the surname De Geer, and during and after her second as De Geer Bergenstråhle (born 5 November 1944) is a Swedish painter and film director. She is a professor of art and former rector at the Royal University College of Fine Arts, Stockholm. During the late 1960s and early 1970s she was among the contributors of a satirical magazine, Puss, in Stockholm.
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Biography
Biography
In 1991 at the 26th Guldbagge Awards she won the Creative Achievement award and in 2007 was awarded the prestigious Prince Eugen Medal. Since 2009 Ekman has been Managing Director of the Royal Dramatic Theatre, Sweden's national stage. She was married three times. From 1966 to 1971 she was married to the artist Carl Johan De Geer. She was then married to the director and writer Johan Bergenstråhle (with whom she had two daughters, Johanna and Lovisa) from 1971 to 1980. She was married thirdly to actor and stage director Gösta Ekman from 1989 until his death in 2017. She is known for the films Barnförbjudet (1979), Puder (2001) and Nu är pappa trött igen (1996), all three of which were both written and directed by her.
Key facts
Key facts
• Name — Marie-Louise Ekman • Birth Name — Marie-Louise Ester Maude Fuchs • Born — 5 November 1944 • Birthplace — Stockholm, Sweden • Other Names — Marie-Louise De Geer Marie Louise De Geer Bergenstråhle • Occupation — Painter, film director • Children — 2 • Parents — Walter Fuchs Maude Lönnqvist
Filmography
Filmography
• 1976 - Hallo Baby • 1977 - Mamma, pappa, barn • 1979 - Barnförbjudet • 1983 - Moderna människor • 1985 - Stilleben • 1990 - Den hemliga vännen • 1991 - Duo Jag (TV-series) • 1992 - Vennerman & Winge (TV-series) • 1996 - Nu är pappa trött igen • 2001 - Puder • 2005 - Asta Nilssons sällskap
Identity and origins
Identity and origins
The authorities additionally record the headings Marie-Louise de Geer-Bergenstråhle, Marie-Louise De Geer, Marie-Louise De Geer Bergenstråhle, Marie-Louise Bergenstråhle-De Geer and Marie-Louise Ester Maude Ekman. Her recorded language was Swedish. She was the child of Walter Fuchs. She married Gösta Ekman, Carl Johan De Geer and Johan Bergenstråhle. One child is recorded: Johanna Bergenstråhle.
Identity
Identity
Marie-Louise Ekman is recorded as film director, actor, sculptor and screenwriter. Recognition and collections. Ekman received Prince Eugen Medal and Guldbaggen för kreativa insatser.
Life and career
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Life and career
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1944
Marie-Louise Ekman born at Stockholm.
2002
Margaretha Krook statue is dated 2002.
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- 1.”Jag vill förbluffa mig själv”.
- 2.Bye, bye, baby!.
- 3.Dramaten ger: Mobilsåpa.
- 4.Den dramatiska asylen.
- 5.En farsartad hadesvandring.
- 6.Ekman Marie-Louise - Dramaten.
- 7.Marie-Louise Ekman ny chef för Kungliga Dramatiska Teatern.
- 8.Göteborgs konstmuseum
- 9.Kalmar konstmuseum
- 10.Marie-Louise Ekman. Utställningar.
- 11.Svenska Akademiens kungliga pris, 20 december 2017.
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