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Fanny Falkner

1891 – 1963

Swedish actress and miniaturist

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About Fanny Falkner

Lived 1891 – 1963 (aged 71–72). Fanny Falkner was a Swedish actor and painter.

Fanny Johanna Maria Falkner (1890 - 1963) was a Swedish actress and miniaturist.

Background Falkner grew up in Stockholm, where she studied at the Technical School in Stockholm. In 1907, she went to Copenhagen to study painting. Upon her return to Stockholm, she met Manda Björling, who arranged walk-ons and small rôles for her at Strindberg's Intimate Theatre. She attracted the attention of Strindberg, who considered her rôle of Eleonora in the play Easter.

She did not get the part, but the contact between Falkner and Strindberg resulted in his renting part of her parents' apartment on Drottninggatan, Blå tornet. Falkner was engaged at the Intimate Theatre for some years, moving back to Copenhagen when rumors of marriage between her and Strindberg came into circulation. As an artist, she drew the program covers for Strindberg's Abu Casem's Slippers and The Great Highway (1908–09).

She was the daughter of Frans Nilsson Falkner and Anna Meta Hansen and cousin of artist Tage Falkner.

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Important facts

Born
1891, Karlshamn church parish
Birth century
Died
1963, Copenhagen
Occupation
Nationality
Education
Konstfack
Employers
Royal Copenhagen
Also known as
Fanny Johanna Maria Falkner

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Fanny Falkner?

Swedish actress and miniaturist (1890-1963)

When was Fanny Falkner born?

Fanny Falkner was born in 1891 in Karlshamn church parish.

When did Fanny Falkner die?

Fanny Falkner died in 1963 in Copenhagen.

What was Fanny Falkner's occupation?

Fanny Falkner was an actor and painter.

What nationality was Fanny Falkner?

Fanny Falkner was Swedish.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Fanny Falkner

· Wikidata: Q4947559

· DBpedia: Fanny Falkner

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