Swedish actors who were born in 1949
Here are 12 famous actors from Sweden were born in 1949:
Tomas Laustiola
Tomas Laustiola (March 1, 1949 Mölndal-) otherwise known as Tomas Erland Laustiola, Thomas Laustiola or Tuomas Laustiola is a Swedish television director and actor.
Laustiola began his career in the entertainment industry as a stage actor in Stockholm in the early 1970s. He later transitioned into television, where he made a name for himself as a director of popular TV shows such as "Rederiet" and "Skilda världar". In addition to his work behind the camera, Laustiola has also acted in a number of Swedish films and TV series.
Laustiola is highly regarded within the Swedish television industry and has been recognized for his contributions with several awards. He was awarded the prestigious Kristallen award for Best Director in 2006 for his work on the TV series "Soldatfabrikken".
Outside of his work in television and film, Laustiola is an accomplished musician and composer. He has released several albums and has composed music for a number of films and TV shows. He has also written several books, including a memoir titled "Möten och minnen".
Laustiola continues to be active in the entertainment industry, and his contributions to Swedish culture have left a lasting impact.
Hans Klinga
Hans Klinga (April 17, 1949 Västerås-) also known as Hans Gösta Klinga is a Swedish actor and television director. He has one child, Elin Klinga.
Hans Klinga started his career as an actor in the early 1970s, performing in numerous stage productions and TV shows. He is best known for his role as detective Lars Martin Johansson in the popular Swedish crime television series "Den fördömde" (The Condemned).
In addition to acting, Klinga has also worked as a television director, with credits including "Rederiet" (The Shipping Company) and "Sjätte dagen" (The Sixth Day). He has received numerous awards and nominations for his work in both acting and directing, including a Guldbagge Award for Best Supporting Actor.
Outside of his career, Klinga is known for his passion for jazz music and has worked as a radio host and producer for jazz-themed programs. He is also an advocate for animal welfare, having served as chairman of the organization Animal Rights Sweden.
Björn Andersson
Björn Andersson (August 21, 1949 Boden-) a.k.a. Björn Ingemar Andersson or Björn Anderson is a Swedish actor.
He was born in Boden, a small city in the Northern part of Sweden, and grew up in the nearby town Piteå. After finishing high school, he moved to Stockholm to pursue a career in acting.
Andersson is best known for his work in Swedish and Scandinavian films, but he has also appeared in several international productions. He has received critical acclaim for his roles in films such as "The New Land" (1972), "The Beast" (1988), and "Sunday's Children" (1992).
Aside from his work in film, Andersson has also had a successful career in theater. He was a member of the Royal Dramatic Theatre in Stockholm from 1972 to 1976, and has appeared in a number of productions throughout his career.
In addition to his work in the arts, Andersson has also been involved in various humanitarian and environmental causes. He is an advocate for animal welfare and has worked with organizations such as the World Wildlife Fund and the Swedish Society for Nature Conservation.
Kenneth Josefsson
Kenneth Josefsson (January 17, 1949 Overlulea-) is a Swedish actor.
He graduated from the Swedish National Academy of Mime and Acting in 1972 and began his acting career at the Royal Dramatic Theatre in Stockholm. Josefsson has appeared in numerous films, television shows, and theatrical productions throughout his career. Some of his notable film credits include "The Simple-Minded Murderer" (1982), "At Point Blank Range" (1985), and "The Best Intentions" (1992). He has also appeared in popular Swedish television series such as "Beck" and "Wallander". Josefsson is highly respected in the Swedish entertainment industry and has received several awards for his work, including a Guldbagge Award for Best Supporting Actor in "The Simple-Minded Murderer".
Anders Palm
Anders Palm (November 8, 1949 Malmö Municipality-) otherwise known as Anders Lennart Axel Somelius Palm is a Swedish actor.
He began his career as an actor in the late 1970s, appearing in various Swedish TV shows and films. In 1993, he gained international attention for his role in the film "In the Name of the Father" alongside Daniel Day-Lewis. Palm has since appeared in numerous Scandinavian and international films including "Breaking the Waves", "The Spanish Prisoner", and "As White as in Snow." In addition to his work in film, Palm has also worked in theater and television, and is known for his voice over work in Swedish-language versions of Hollywood blockbusters. Despite his success, Palm has always maintained a low profile and prefers to keep his personal life out of the public eye.
Per Källman
Per Källman (January 5, 1949 Sundsvall-) is a Swedish actor.
He began his career in theater and later became a prolific television and film actor. Källman has appeared in numerous TV shows including "Beck", "Wallander" and "The Spiral." He is also known for his roles in the films "En Handelsresandes Dod" and "The Guy in the Grave Next Door." In addition to acting, Källman has also worked as a director and writer for stage productions. He has received critical acclaim and several awards for his work in theater and film, including a Guldbagge Award for Best Supporting Actor.
Per-Ola Eriksson
Per-Ola Eriksson (November 2, 1949 Falkenberg-) is a Swedish actor.
He began his acting career in the 1970s, appearing in various stage productions and Swedish TV series. Eriksson is best known for his role as Janne Loffe Carlsson in the popular Swedish film series about the fictional character Jönssonligan (Jönsson Gang). He appeared in all six films in the series, from 1981 to 2000. Eriksson has also had supporting roles in other Swedish films, such as "Mannen På Taket" (The Man on the Roof) and "Sommaren med Göran" (A Summer with Göran). In addition to his work as an actor, Eriksson has also directed episodes of Swedish TV shows.
Johann Neumann
Johann Neumann (September 10, 1949 Vienna-) also known as Iprenmannen is a Swedish actor and conservator-restorer.
Neumann was born in Vienna, Austria in 1949, but he moved to Sweden in his teenage years. He began his career as an actor in the late 1960s and gained recognition for his portrayal of the character "Iprenmannen" in a series of commercials for Ibuprofen painkillers in the 1980s.
Apart from his acting career, Neumann is also known for his work as a conservator-restorer. He studied at the University of Gothenburg and later worked as a conservator at the National Museum of Fine Arts in Stockholm. He has also worked on several conservation projects for historic buildings and artworks throughout Sweden and Europe.
Neumann has received numerous awards for both his acting and conservation work, including the Royal Order of the Polar Star from the Swedish government. He continues to be active in both fields and is considered to be a prominent figure in Swedish cultural life.
Hans V. Engström
Hans V. Engström (February 24, 1949 Enskede-Årsta-Vantör-) also known as Hans Vollart Engström is a Swedish actor.
He has appeared in numerous films and television shows throughout his career. Engström graduated from the renowned theatrical training institute, Scenskolan in Stockholm, in 1973. After graduation, he worked for the Royal Dramatic Theatre in Stockholm for several years before transitioning to film and television acting. Some of his notable film credits include "The Sacrifice" and "Fanny and Alexander" both directed by Ingmar Bergman. In addition to acting, Engström also worked as a theatre director and teacher. He is considered one of Sweden's most respected actors and a prominent figure in the Swedish entertainment industry. Engström has received several accolades for his work, including the prestigious Guldbagge Award for Best Supporting Actor in 1988.
Anders Granell
Anders Granell (May 25, 1949 Turku-) is a Swedish actor.
He is best known for his work on Swedish television, including appearing in the popular crime drama "Beck" as the character Detective Ola Haver. Granell has also worked extensively in theater, performing in productions across Sweden. In addition to his work as an actor, Granell has also worked as a voice actor, lending his voice to numerous Swedish dubs of international films and TV shows. Throughout his career, he has been celebrated for his versatility on stage and screen, and his ability to bring depth and nuance to a wide variety of roles.
Thomas Erdtman
Thomas Erdtman (November 1, 1949 Södertälje-) is a Swedish record producer and actor.
He began his career in the music industry as a recording engineer in the 1970s, working with artists such as ABBA, Roxette, and Europe. In the 1980s, he transitioned into producing and continued working with high-profile musicians, including Tina Turner, Bryan Adams, and Bon Jovi.
Erdtman has won multiple awards as a producer, including a Grammy Award for Best Engineered Album in 1992 for his work on Bonnie Raitt's album "Luck of the Draw." He has also worked in the film industry as an actor, with roles in Swedish films such as "Rosenbaum's Rescue" and "Mata Hari."
In addition to his work in music and film, Erdtman has also been involved in various charitable causes. He is a founding member of the Swedish organization Världens Barn, which aims to improve the lives of children around the world.
Leif Adolfsson
Leif Adolfsson (August 25, 1949-) also known as Leif Adolfson is a Swedish actor.
Leif Adolfsson was born on August 25, 1949 in Helsingborg, Sweden. He began his acting career in the 1970s, appearing in a number of popular Swedish films and TV series including "The New Land" (1972) and "Rederiet" (1992-2002).
Adolfsson is also a celebrated stage actor and has performed in several productions at theatres in Stockholm, including the Royal Dramatic Theatre. In addition to his work as an actor, Adolfsson has also worked as a director and writer, and has been involved in numerous theatre productions both in Sweden and internationally.
Adolfsson has received several awards for his contributions to Swedish theatre and film, including a Guldbagge Award for Best Supporting Actor for his performance in the film "The New Land" in 1973. He continues to work in the entertainment industry today, and is widely regarded as one of Sweden's most talented and experienced actors.