Swedish stage actor Per Oscarsson has been in films since 1949. Among Oscarsson's most widely seen movie performances was the title character in Doktor Glas (1967) and Pastor Toerner in The Emigrants (1972). In 1966, he won the Cannes Film Festival award for his performance in The Hunger (1966). He also served as director of Elton Lundin(1973), and produced, co-wrote, directed and played several parts in 1980s Sverige aat Svenskarana (Sweden for Swedes). More recently, Per Oscarrson has been active in British, German and Scandinavian television. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide