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Max von Sydow Biography

Birth Name:Carl Adolf von Sydow

Birth Place:Lund, Sweden

Profession Actor, Soundtrack, Director

Fast Facts

In 1985, sat as co-head of the jury at the Berlin International Film Festival
Studied acting at the Royal Dramatic Theatre with Lars Ekborg, Margaretha Krook and Ingrid Thulin
Quote: "(On the perception of himself) "I want people to think, 'Maybe there is something more there․' I want to be a mystery․""
Has the ability to showcase a wide range of deep emotions with little to no dialogue
In 2002, he became a dual citizen of Sweden and France
Was offered the lead role in "Dr․ No," but turned the part down

Awards

1962Fotogramas de Plata-Best Foreign Performer (Mejor intérprete de cine extranjero): winner
1967Golden Globe-Best Actor - Drama: nominated
1967NSFC Award-Best Actor: nominated
1974Golden Globe-Best Supporting Actor - Motion Picture: nominated
1974Bronze Wrangler-Theatrical Motion Picture: winner
1975KCFCC Award-Best Supporting Actor: winner
1976Golden India Catalina-Best Actor (Mejor Actor): winner
1980Marshall Trophy-Best Actor (Meilleur Comédien): winner
1981Saturn Award-Best Supporting Actor: nominated
1982Pasinetti Award-Best Actor: winner
1988Bodil-Best Actor (Bedste mandlige hovedrolle): winner
1988Un Certain Regard Award-: nominated
1988Robert-Best Actor (Årets mandlige hovedrolle): winner
1988European Film Award-Best Actor: winner
1988Guldbagge-Best Actor (Bästa manliga huvudroll): winner
1989Oscar-Best Actor in a Leading Role: nominated
1989Guldbagge-Best Direction (Bästa regi): winner
1989NSFC Award-Best Actor: nominated
1990AFI Award-Best Actor in a Lead Role: winner
1990Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Miniseries or a Special: nominated
1991ACE-Supporting Actor in a Movie or Miniseries: nominated
1992Best Actor Award-: winner
1993Chainsaw Award-Best Actor: nominated
1994Saturn Award-Best Actor: nominated
1994Best Actor-: winner
1995CableACE-Supporting Actor in a Movie or Miniseries: nominated
1996Best Actor-: winner
1997Bodil-Best Actor (Bedste mandlige hovedrolle): winner
1997Guldbagge-Best Actor (Bästa manliga huvudroll): winner
2003Saturn Award-Best Supporting Actor: nominated
2007VVFP Award-Best Supporting Actor: nominated
2008INOCA-Best Supporting Actor: nominated
2008IOMA-Best Supporting Actor (Miglior attore non protagonista): nominated
2009Genie-Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role: nominated
2011BSFC Award-Best Supporting Actor: nominated
2011DFWFCA Award-Best Supporting Actor: nominated
2011SDFCS Award-Best Supporting Actor: nominated
2012Movies for Grownups Award-Best Supporting Actor: nominated
2012Oscar-Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role: nominated
2012GAFCA Award-Best Supporting Actor: nominated
2015ACCA-Best Cast Ensemble: nominated
2016Gold Derby TV Award-Drama Guest Actor: nominated
2016INOCA TV-Best Guest Actor in a Drama or Comedy Series: nominated
2016OFTA Television Award-Best Guest Actor in a Drama Series: winner
2016Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Guest Actor in a Drama Series: nominated
2020CinEuphoria-Merit - Honorary Award: winner