Nils Anton Alfhild Asther (17 January 1897 – 19 October 1981) was a
Swedish actor active in
Hollywood from 1926 to the mid-1950s, known for his beautiful face and often called "the male
Greta Garbo". Between 1916 and 1963 he appeared in over 70 feature films, 16 of which were produced in the
silent era. He didn't seek publicity, choosing, instead, to be alone. Unfortunately, he is mainly remembered for two films he made with his fellow Swede, Greta Garbo and the
pre-code Interracial love affair in
The Bitter Tea of General Yen.