Erland Josephson (1923-2012) was a Swedish actor, best known for his close and prolific collaboration with Ingmar Bergman. He often portrayed complex, intellectual, tormented characters, or men grappling with deep existential crises.

Among his most memorable roles with Bergman are Johan in *Scenes from a Marriage* (1973), the writer Andreas Winkelman in *The Passion of Anna* (1969), and Isak Jacobi in *Fanny and Alexander* (1982). His international career saw him work with esteemed directors such as Andrei Tarkovsky in *The Sacrifice* (1986), where he delivered a masterful performance, and Woody Allen in *Crimes and Misdemeanors* (1989).

Josephson was appreciated for his measured, profound, and often melancholic acting, capable of expressing a wide range of emotions with subtle intensity and intelligence.