Ernst Günther was born on 3 June 1933 in Karlskrona, Blekinge län, Sweden. He was an actor and director, known for Mannen från Mallorca (1984), Fanny ve Alexander (1982) and Den vita lejoninnan (1996). He was married to Tina Johansson. He died on 8 December 1999 in Glemmingebro, Skåne län, Sweden.