One of the few actors to play both God (The Greatest Story Ever Told) and the devil (Needful Things), Max von Sydow has imposed his stern presence on a variety of characters over his long film career. Born April 19, 1929, in Lund, Sweden, von Sydow studied at the Royal Dramatic School in Stockholm before making his screen debut in 1949's Only a Mother.After working with Ingmar Bergman in theater during the mid-'50s, von Sydow landed a starring role in the director's The Seventh Seal (1957) -- the first of more than a dozen films they would make together, including Wild Strawberries, The Virgin Spring and Winter Light.
Von Sydow quickly found his way into American films as well, providing notable performances in films as diverse as Hawaii, The Exorcist and 2002's Minority Report. Von Sydow received an Oscar nomination for his performance in 1987's Pelle the Conqueror.
AddThe Seventh SealExhausted and disillusioned, a medieval knight (Max von Sydow) makes the journey home after years of combat in the Crusades. But when the black-robed figure of Death confronts him, the knight challenges him to a game of chess. A powerful meditation on the existence of God and the meaning of life,... Read More
AddThe Virgin SpringOn the way to deliver candles to a church, the virginal daughter (Birgitta Pettersson) of feudal landowner Töre (Max von Sydow) is savagely raped and murdered. But fate takes a vengeful hand when the killers unknowingly seek food and shelter at the girl's home. Will the grief-stricken Töre... Read More
AddThe Exorcist: Restored VersionIf this horror classic doesn't terrify you, maybe you need a shrink. Movie actress Chris MacNeil (Ellen Burstyn) realizes an evil spirit may possess her daughter (Linda Blair). Against formidable odds, two priests (Max von Sydow and Jason Miller) try to exorcise the demon. A superb meditation about... Read More
AddSolomon: The BibleKing Solomon's ascent -- from mama's boy to a sovereign famous for his wisdom and international coalitions -- is recounted in this two-part, made-for-TV movie. Part 1 depicts the rivalry between Solomon (Ben Cross) and his half-brother, while Part 2 explores the notion that Solomon and the Queen of... Read More
AddThe Greatest Story Ever ToldSwedish actor Max Von Sydow made his English-speaking debut in this gargantuan retelling of the life of Christ from Giant director George Stevens. The much-ballyhooed all-star cast includes Charlton Heston as John the Baptist and John Wayne as The Centurion at The Crucifixion. Filmed in Death Valley... Read More
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