Carl Barcklind was born on June 1, 1873 in Sala, Västmanlands län, Sweden as Carl Wilhelm Barcklind. He was an actor and director, known for Ett brott (1940), Vi som går köksvägen (1932) and Dödsritten under cirkuskupolen (1912). He was married to Hilma Barcklind and Georgina Barcklind.