Max von Sydow

Birth Name:

Carl Adolf von Sydow

Birth Place:

Lund, Sweden

Profession

Actor, Soundtrack, Director

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

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 AwardNominated
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 AwardWinner
1993Chainsaw Award - Best Actor:Nominated
1994Saturn Award - Best Actor:Nominated
1994Best ActorWinner
1995CableACE - Supporting Actor in a Movie or Miniseries:Nominated
1996Best ActorWinner
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

Max von Sydow

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