Sten Dahlgren was born on December 18, 1914 in Risinge, Östergötlands län, Sweden. He was a cinematographer and director, known for Nattens lekar (1955), Gazell Club (1952) and Arne Domnérus spelar (1952). He died on April 18, 1978 in Saltsjö-Boo, Nacka, Stockholms län, Sweden.