Nils Anton Alfhild Asther was a Danish-born Swedish actor who made a significant impact in the Hollywood film industry from 1926 to the mid 1950s. He was renowned for his striking features and was often referred to as "the male Greta Garbo" due to his captivating on-screen presence.
Throughout his illustrious career, which spanned over four decades, Asther appeared in an impressive 70 feature films, with 16 of these being produced during the silent era.