Per-Axel Branner

Per-Axel Branner

director, writer, second unit director or assistant director

Per-Axel Branner was born on Jan 25, 1899 in Sweden. Per-Axel Branner's big-screen debut came with Hans livs match directed by Per-Axel Branner in 1932.

Per-Axel Branner, born Larsson, in Linköping 1899, was a Swedish actor, director, writer and theater manager. He was educated at the Royal Dramatic Training Academy in Stockholm 1919-1921. Subsequently employed at several theaters and also active as a screenwriter and director in the film industry. As theater manager and CEO he developed the artistic repertoire by incorporating dance and mime in the performances. Branner directed 17 feature films and several shorts and TV-productions. He was married to the celebrated actress Gunn Wållgren from 1954 to his death in 1975.

  • Birthday

    Jan 25, 1899
  • Place of Birth

    Linköping, Östergötlands län, Sweden