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- Birth nameErling Gunnar Fischer
- Gunnar Fischer was born on November 18, 1910 in Ljungby, Sweden. He was a cinematographer and director, known for Wild Strawberries (1957), The Seventh Seal (1957) and Smiles of a Summer Night (1955). He was married to Gull Söderblom. He died on June 11, 2011 in Stockholm, Stockholms län, Sweden.
- SpouseGull Söderblom(1938 - May 2005) (her death, 2 children)
- Father of cinematographers Jens Fischer and Peter Fischer. Gunnar often worked with Ingmar Bergman and Jens has also found a co-worker in english-swedish director Colin Nutley.
- His wife, Gull Soderblom, was the younger sister of Åke Söderblom, a well-known Swedish actor.
- Received an honorary Guldbagge (Swedish version of honorary Oscar) in 2002 for his pioneer work in film photography.
- Joined the Swedish navy as a chef.
- Uncle of Lena Söderblom.
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