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Max von Sydow (née Carl Adolf von Sydow)
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Memorial Page for Max von Sydow (née Carl Adolf von Sydow)

Apr 10, 1929 – Mar 8, 2020(90 years)Died in:Seillans, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur

Swedish-French actor

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Emoria lights a memorial candle for Max von Sydow's birthday.

Emoria

April 10th, 2026

Emoria lights a memorial candle in remembrance of Max von Sydow.

Emoria

March 8th, 2026

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Biography

Awards(6)

Donostia AwardLitteris et ArtibusSwedish Academy's Theatre AwardEuropean Film Award for Best ActorOrdre des Arts et des LettresGuldbagge Award for Best Director

Spouse(2)

Catherine BreletChristina Olin

Education(2)

KatedralskolanDramatens elevskola

Max von Sydow (* April 10, 1929 in Lund; † March 8, 2020 in Seillans) was a swedish-French actor. He was 90 years old. He was married to Catherine Brelet and Christina Olin. He had 4 children. His education included Katedralskolan and Dramatens elevskola. He received 6 awards, including Donostia Award, Litteris et Artibus.

Life Events

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Born in Lund, Skåne County

1929

Married Christina Olin

1951

until 1979

Swedish Academy's Theatre Award

1968

Litteris et Artibus

1978

European Film Award for Best Actor

1988

Pelle the Conqueror

Guldbagge Award for Best Director

1988

Katinka

Married Catherine Brelet

1997

until 2020

Donostia Award

2006

Died in Seillans, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur

2020

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  • Christina Olin
  • Carl Wilhelm von Sydow
  • Maria Margareta, Friherrinna Rappe

Max von Sydow (née Carl Adolf von Sydow). Forever remembered.