Anita Björk

Biography

Anita Björk is a Swedish actress born on April 25, 1923, in Tällberg, Dalarna. She attended the Royal Dramatic Theatre's acting school from 1942 to 1945 and went on to become a leading lady of Swedish theatre, performing over 100 roles at the national stage since 1945. Her most famous role was as Miss Julie in Alf Sjöberg's film adaptation, which won the grand prize at Cannes Film Festival in 1951.