Background
Nykvist, Sven Vilhem was born on December 3, 1922 in Moheda, Sweden. Son of Gustaf Nathanael and Gerda Emilia (Nilson) Nykvist.
Nykvist, Sven Vilhem was born on December 3, 1922 in Moheda, Sweden. Son of Gustaf Nathanael and Gerda Emilia (Nilson) Nykvist.
Student, Stockholm Photograph School. Doctorate (honorary), American Film Institute, 1991.
Assistant cameraman, Stockholm, 1941-1944; co-owner film production company, Josephson-Nykvist, Stockholm.
Member Swedish Film Academy, American Society Cinematographers (Life Achievement award 1996), Svenska Teaterforbundet.
1 son, Carl-Gustaf.