Ernst Ingmar Bergman, also known as Ingmar Bergman, is a famous Swedish film and theater director and screenwriter.
He is recognized as one of the most influential and celebrated filmmakers in history, and his work is often described as a deeply personal exploration of the complex struggles of the human psyche and soul.
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- Full name: Ernst Ingmar Bergman
- Stage name: Ingmar Bergman
- Date of birth: July 14, 1918
- Date of death: July 30, 2007 (Age: 89 years old)
- Birthplace: Uppsala, Sweden.
- Nationality: Swedish
- Occupation: Film director and screenwriter
- Height: 1.79m
- Parents: Eric Bergman, Karin Akerblom
- Siblings: Dag and Margarita
- Spouses: Else Fisher (m. 1943-1945), Ellen Lundström (m. 1945-1950), Gun Grut (m. 1951-1959), Käbi Laretei (m. 1959-1969), and Ingrid von Rosen (m. 1971-1971 Married) 1995)
- Children: Lena Bergman, Eva Bergman, Jan Bergman, Mats Bergman, Anna Bergman, Ingmar Bergman Jr., Maria von Rohe Sen, Daniel Bergman, and Lynn Ullman.
- Relationship: Divorced
- Net worth: $10 million
early life and education
Ernst Ingmar Bergman was born on July 14, 1918 in Uppsala, Sweden. His parents, Erik Bergman and Karin Åkerblom, raised him together with his older brother Dag and younger sister Margareta.
Although he attended Palmgrens School and studied art and literature at Stockholm University, he did not graduate.
Bergman, who is of Swedish descent, was raised in a strict Lutheran family but lost his faith at the age of eight. Still, religious themes had a profound influence on his work.
Profession
Ingmar Bergman began his career as a director in the 1940s and made his directorial debut in 1946 with Crisis.
His early films, such as 1953’s Gycklarnas Afton and Sommaren med Monika, introduced audiences to his unique style, which delved into the intricacies of psychology and Existential themes.
By the late 1950s, Bergman had achieved international recognition with seminal works such as The Seventh Seal (Det sjunde inseglet) and 1957’s Smultronstället (Wild Strawberries). Known for exploring life, death and faith, these films cemented his reputation as a visionary filmmaker. .
Bergman’s career reached new heights in the 1960s and 1970s, with critically acclaimed works such as Persona (1966) and his Faith trilogy – Through a Glass Darkly (1961), Winter Light (1963) and The Silence (1963).
His collaboration with cinematographer Sven Nykvist played a key role in crafting the visually stunning and emotionally resonant aesthetic of his films.
Bergman also expanded his creative scope into television, producing the famous series Scenes from a Marriage (Scener ur ett äktenskap) in 1973, which demonstrated his ability to analyze human relationships with unparalleled depth.
In his later years, Bergman continued to create deeply introspective films such as Viskningar och rop (1972) and Höstsonaten (Autumn Sonata, 1978), which explored themes of family and emotional conflict.
His extraordinary talent for portraying raw human emotions has earned him numerous accolades, including an Academy Award and lasting critical acclaim.
Today, Bergman’s work remains a cornerstone of the art of cinema, influencing filmmakers around the world and establishing him as one of the greatest directors in history.
social media
- Instagram account: @ingmar_bergman_
personal life
Ingmar Bergman was married five times. He had a daughter, Lena Bergman, from his first marriage to choreographer and dancer Else Fisher from 1943 to 1945.
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Bergman’s fourth marriage was to concert pianist Käbi Laretei from 1959 to 1969, with whom he had a son, Daniel Bergman.
His fifth and final marriage was to Ingrid von Rosen from 1971 to 1995. They had a daughter, Maria von Rosen, and Ingrid von Rosen brought four children from a previous marriage into their family.
In addition to his marriage, Bergman had close relationships with actresses Harriet Anderson, Bibi Andersson, and Liv Ullmann. His relationship with Ullman resulted in the birth of their daughter, Lynne Ullman.
Bergman was the father of nine children, one of whom, Jan, preceded him in death. His complex personal life reflects the themes of family and relationships often explored in his work, further enriching his legacy.
net worth
Ingmar Bergman’s net worth at the time of his death in 2007 was estimated at approximately $10 million.
His income comes primarily from his illustrious career as a film director and screenwriter, during which he created more than 60 films, many of which are hailed as masterpieces of cinematic art.
