Swedish actors who were born in 1955
Here are 10 famous actors from Sweden were born in 1955:
Bertram Heribertson
Bertram Heribertson (November 11, 1955-) is a Swedish actor.
He is best known for his roles in Scandinavian films and television series. Heribertson began his acting career in the late 1970s and has since appeared in numerous productions, including the critically acclaimed Swedish crime series "Beck" and "Wallander". He has also acted in international films, such as "The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo" and "The Hypnotist". In addition to his acting career, Heribertson has also directed several theater productions in Sweden.
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Björn Andrésen
Björn Andrésen (January 26, 1955 Stockholm-) also known as Bjorn Andresen, Björn Andresen, Björn Johan Andrésen or The Beautiful Boy is a Swedish actor and musician. He has one child, Robin Andrésen.
Björn Andrésen rose to international fame for his role as Tadzio in Luchino Visconti's film "Death in Venice" (1971), which earned him the title "The Beautiful Boy". Despite receiving critical acclaim for his performance, Andrésen decided to retreat from the spotlight and pursue a career in music. He released several albums throughout the 1970s and 1980s, which showcased his vocal abilities and songwriting skills.
In the 1990s, Andrésen returned to acting and appeared in several films and television series, including "The Best Intentions" (1992), "The Simpsons" (guest voice, 1998), and "Miffo" (2003). He also became involved in environmental activism and animal rights advocacy, serving as a spokesperson for several organizations.
Throughout his career, Björn Andrésen has maintained a strong connection to his roots in Sweden, often collaborating with Swedish musicians and artists. He continues to be celebrated for his timeless performance in "Death in Venice" and remains an iconic figure in the film industry.
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Klas Östergren
Klas Östergren (February 20, 1955 Stockholm-) a.k.a. Klas Ostergren is a Swedish novelist, screenwriter, translator and actor. He has one child, Agnes Östergren.
Östergren is best known for his novel "Gentlemen," which was published in 1980 and later adapted into a successful feature film by Swedish director Mikael Marcimain. The novel is considered a modern classic and is often cited as one of the greatest Swedish novels of the 20th century. Östergren has also written several other acclaimed works of fiction, including "Gangsters," "Twist," and "På jakt efter den perfekta puben."
In addition to his writing career, Östergren is a prolific translator and has translated works by authors such as Jack Kerouac, Allen Ginsberg, and William S. Burroughs into Swedish. He has also worked as a screenwriter, writing for television and film, and has acted in a number of Swedish movies and TV shows.
Östergren has been the recipient of several prestigious literary awards, including the Swedish Academy's Dobloug Prize, the Lagercrantzen Prize, and the Aniara Award. He remains an important figure in contemporary Swedish literature and culture.
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Rolf Lassgård
Rolf Lassgård (March 29, 1955 Östersund-) also known as Rolf Lassgard or Rolf Holger Lassgård is a Swedish actor. He has three children, Ida Lassgård, Hanne Lassgård and Anton Lassgård.
Lassgård has been recognized as one of Sweden's most prominent actors, having appeared in a multitude of film and television productions over the course of his career. He first gained national recognition during the early 1990s with his performance as the lead character, Kurt Wallander, in the television adaptation of Henning Mankell's crime novels. He has also appeared in many popular films such as "A Man Called Ove" and "The Hunters". Lassgård has won numerous awards for his work, including the Best Actor award at the Guldbagge Awards (Swedish equivalent of Academy Awards) for his role in the film "False Trail". In addition to his acting career, Lassgård is also a trained electrician and worked in the field before pursuing acting full-time. He has also directed several films and television shows.
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Ale Möller
Ale Möller (March 26, 1955 Sweden-) also known as Arild Staffan Möller, Ale Moller, Möller, Ale or Arild Möller is a Swedish composer, film score composer and actor.
He is considered to be a multi-instrumentalist, playing traditional Swedish instruments such as the nyckelharpa and harp among others, as well as more contemporary instruments like the guitar and bouzouki. Möller has collaborated with various musicians from different parts of the world and has been involved in musical projects that blend various genres and cultures. He has released several albums throughout his career, with his music being featured in films, TV shows, and theatrical productions. Additionally, Möller has also acted in a number of films, mainly in supporting roles. He has received numerous accolades for his work, including a Swedish Grammy Award and a Royal Medal from the Swedish King. Möller is also an advocate for environmental and social causes and has been involved in activism and campaigning efforts related to these issues.
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Stefan Sauk
Stefan Sauk (June 6, 1955 Södermalm-) is a Swedish actor. He has one child, Lova Sauk.
Sauk started his acting career in the 1980s and has appeared in numerous films, television shows, and stage productions. Some of his notable works include the films "The Best Intentions" (1992), "Zero Tolerance" (1999), and "Jalla! Jalla!" (2000), as well as the television series "Svensson, Svensson" (1994-2000) and "Änglagård" (1992-1996). Sauk has won several awards for his performances, including a Guldbagge Award for Best Supporting Actor for his role in the film "Zozo" (2005). In addition to his work as an actor, Sauk has also directed and written several plays.
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Göran Forsmark
Göran Forsmark (February 4, 1955 Malmberget-) a.k.a. Rolf Göran Forsmark or Rolf Goran Forsmark is a Swedish actor.
He is best known for his work in Swedish film and television industry. Forsmark started his acting career in the early 1980s and has since then appeared in several movies and TV series. He is one of the most well-known actors in Sweden and has won many awards for his work, including the Guldbagge Award for Best Supporting Actor. In addition to acting, Forsmark is also a well-respected theater director and has directed several successful productions. He has also worked extensively in radio and voice acting, lending his voice to various characters in movies and TV shows. Forsmark continues to be an active member of the Swedish entertainment industry and is highly regarded by his peers and audiences alike.
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Pontus Gustafsson
Pontus Gustafsson (August 15, 1955 Stockholm-) otherwise known as Pontus Gustafson is a Swedish actor.
He is best known for his performances in several popular Swedish films and television shows. Gustafsson began his acting career in the early 1980s, appearing in a number of theatrical productions in Sweden. He then transitioned to television and film, with some of his most notable works including the films "Änglagård" and "Sommaren med Göran", as well as the television series "Rederiet" and "Andra Avenyn". In addition to his acting work, Gustafsson has also worked as a voice actor, dubbing foreign films and television shows for Swedish audiences. He has been recognized for his contributions to the Swedish film and television industry, and has won several awards for his performances.
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Dan Ekborg
Dan Ekborg (November 23, 1955 Stockholm-) also known as Dan Peder Clemens Ekborg is a Swedish actor. His children are called Isak Ekborg, Linnéa Ekborg, Maud Ekborg and Nils Ekborg.
Dan Ekborg comes from a family of actors, with his father Lars Ekborg and his aunt Gösta Ekborg both being famous Swedish actors. Dan Ekborg started his acting career in the late 1970s and has since then appeared in various films and TV-series, often playing comedic roles. He is known for his work in Swedish films such as "Rasmus på luffen" (1981), "Sunes sommar" (1993) and "Lust och fägring stor" (1995). In addition to his acting career, Ekborg has also worked as a TV-host and presenter. He has won several awards for his work, including a Guldbagge Award for Best Supporting Actor for his role in "Hundarna i Riga" (1995). Dan Ekborg is considered to be one of the most beloved and popular actors in Sweden.
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Stig Larsson
Stig Larsson (July 20, 1955 Skellefteå-) also known as Stig Håkan Larsson is a Swedish screenwriter, actor, film director, author and writer.
Larsson is best known for his work as the creator and head writer of the critically acclaimed Swedish TV series "The Bridge" (Bron/Broen), which has been adapted into various international versions, including a UK/France co-production and a US/Mexico co-production. He has also directed several episodes of the series.
In addition to his work in television, Larsson has written numerous novels, including the crime thriller "Mexican Heat" which was co-written with his partner and collaborator, Camilla Grebe. He has also worked as a writer for Swedish theater productions and as a lecturer in screenwriting.
Larsson has received numerous awards for his work, including the prestigious Kristallen award for "The Bridge" and a Guldbagge award for Best Screenplay for the film "The Fat and the Angry".
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