Sven Nykvist date of birth:

December 3, 1922

How old was Sven Nykvist when died?

83

Where was Sven Nykvist born?

Moheda, Kronobergs län, Sweden

When did Sven Nykvist die?

September 20, 2006

What is Sven Nykvist nationality?

Swedish

What is Sven Nykvist's occupation?

Cinematographer

Short Biography

Sven Vilhem Nykvist (3 December 1922 – 20 September 2006) was a Swedish cinematographer. He worked on over 120 films, but is known especially for his work with director Ingmar Bergman. He won Academy Awards for his work on two Bergman films, Cries and Whispers (Viskningar och rop) in 1973 and Fanny and Alexander (Fanny och Alexander) in 1983, and the Independent Spirit Award for Best Cinematography for The Unbearable Lightness of Being.