Gunnel Broström was born on October 25, 1922 in Östermalm, Stockholm, Stockholms län, Sweden as Gunnel Ester M. Broström. She was an actress and director, known for Wild Strawberries (1957), Slå nollan till polisen (1960) and Charlotte Löwensköld (1979). She was married to Gustaf Olivecrona. She died on June 28, 2012.