| Gunvor Pontén | |
| Birth Name: | Gunvor Margareta Pontén |
| Birth Date: | 11 February 1929 |
| Birth Place: | Stockholm, Sweden |
| Occupation: | Actress |
| Yearsactive: | 1949–2017 |
Gunvor Margareta Pontén (11 February 1929 – 16 February 2023) was a Swedish actress who graduated from the Royal Dramatic Training Academy in 1954. She appeared in over 50 films and television shows starting in 1949.[1] She starred in the film Leva på 'Hoppet', which won the Silver Bear (Comedies) award at the 1st Berlin International Film Festival.[2]
Gunvor Pontén was the daughter of Ruben Pontén and Dagny Carlqvist.[3] She was also a cousin of fashion designer Gunilla Pontén and actor Tomas Pontén.[4] After graduating in 1948 she started acting school at Terserus teaterskola 1948–1950, and the Royal Dramatic Training Academy 1951–1954.[5] She worked within the field of acting at Stadsteatern, Folkteatern in Gothenburg and Oscarsteatern.[5]
Pontén died on 16 February 2023, at the age of 94.[6]