About Kaj Gynt
Lived 1885 – 1956 (aged 70). Kaj Gynt was a Swedish actor and playwright.
Karin Sophia Matthiessen; ; 24 October 1885 – 1956), known under the pseudonym Kaj Gynt or Kay Gynt, was a Swedish-turned-American actress and, for one notable 1927 Broadway musical, a book writer.
Career Acting Before emigrating to New York, Gynt performed three years with the Royal Dramatic Theatre in Stockholm. In America, she played Kate in the 1917 film The Eternal Mother
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Who was Kaj Gynt?
Swedish-born American actress and playwright
When was Kaj Gynt born?
Kaj Gynt was born on 24 October 1885 in Stockholm.
When did Kaj Gynt die?
Kaj Gynt died on 6 June 1956.
What was Kaj Gynt's occupation?
Kaj Gynt was an actor and playwright.
What nationality was Kaj Gynt?
Kaj Gynt was Swedish.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Kaj Gynt. https://biography.guide/kaj-gynt/
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