Max von Sydow

Max von Sydow, born in Sweden in 1929, was a prolific actor known for his work in both European and American cinema, featuring in over 100 films and TV series. He is best remembered for his role as Knight Antonius Block in Ingmar Bergman's The Seventh Seal, where he famously played chess with Death. This film marked the beginning of an enduring collaboration with Bergman, leading to a total of 11 films together, solidifying von Sydow's legacy in cinematic history.