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Film director
Sven Nykvist
Swedish cinematographer and film director (1922-2006)
Sven Nykvist was born on December 3, 1922 and died on September 20, 2006, aged 83.
- Born
- December 3, 1922, Moheda
- Died
- September 20, 2006
- Zodiac sign
- Sagittarius
- Country
- Sweden
- Known as
- Film director
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Sven’s birthday, by the numbers
- Sven Nykvist was born on a Sunday.
- Sven Nykvist would have turned 104 in 2026.
- Half birthday: June 3. Birthstone: Turquoise, tanzanite and zircon.
- Sven Nykvist belongs to Born before 1946, the stars born before the Baby Boom.
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Frequently asked questions
When was Sven Nykvist born?
Sven Nykvist was born on December 3, 1922 and died on September 20, 2006, aged 83.
What is Sven Nykvist’s zodiac sign?
Sagittarius, born December 3.