Sylwan, Kari (1959–)

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Sylwan, Kari (1959–)

Swedish ballet dancer and actress. Born Oct 15, 1940 in Stockholm, Sweden.

Joined Royal Swedish Ballet (1959), where she was best known for performances of powerful women in works by Birgit Cullberg, including Eve in Eden, Elida in The Lady from the Sea, and title role in Miss Julie; became a charter member of Cullberg's company (c. 1965); on film, appeared as Anna in Ingmar Bergman's Cries and Whispers (1972).

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