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Gunnar Johansson

1906 – 1991

Swedish composer

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Lived 1906 – 1991 (aged 85). Gunnar Johansson was a Swedish composer.

Gunnar Johansson (1906–1991) was a Swedish composer, conductor and professor. He composed many film scores for the Swedish film industry. He also taught at the Royal College of Music in Stockholm.

Selected filmography

Augusta's Little Misstep (1933) Good Friends and Faithful Neighbours (1938) Kiss Her! (1940) With Open Arms (1940) One, But a Lion! (1940) June Night (1940) Goransson's Boy (1940) The Crazy Family (1940) The Fight Continues (1941) Bright Prospects (1941) The Train Leaves at Nine (1941) Poor Ferdinand (1941) Dunungen (1941) We're All Errand Boys (1941) Tonight or Never (1941) It Is My Music (1942) Little Napoleon (1943) Katrina (1943) In Darkest Smaland (1943) My People Are Not Yours (1944) Prince Gustaf (1944) Count Only the Happy Moments (1944) Maria of Kvarngarden (1945) The Serious Game (1945) The Girls in Smaland (1945) Black Roses (1945) Life in the Finnish Woods (1947) Private Karlsson on Leave (1947) The Poetry of Ådalen (1947) The Bride Came Through the Ceiling (1947) The Night Watchman's Wife (1947) Sunshine (1948)

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Gunnar Johansson?

Swedish composer (1906–1991)

When was Gunnar Johansson born?

Gunnar Johansson was born on 23 March 1906 in Arvika.

When did Gunnar Johansson die?

Gunnar Johansson died on 18 May 1991 in Stockholm.

What was Gunnar Johansson's occupation?

Gunnar Johansson was a composer.

What nationality was Gunnar Johansson?

Gunnar Johansson was Swedish.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Gunnar Johansson

· Wikidata: Q5886089

· DBpedia: Gunnar Johansson (composer)

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