Co-founded (with Frans G. Wiberg and Nils Nylander) Svenska Biografteatern AB (1906-19) in Kristianstad, Sweden.
One of the most influential figures in the early Swedish film industry. Wrote, produced and directed his own films. Head of production at Svensk Biografteatren, 1908-1919; head of production Svensk Filmindustri, 1919-1928.