Here are 7 famous actors from Sweden were born in 1961:
Thorsten Flinck (April 17, 1961 Solna Municipality-) also known as Flinck, Thorsten, Torsten Flinck or Torsten Flink is a Swedish actor, film director and musician. He has two children, Happy Jankell and Felice Jankell.
Thorsten Flinck began his acting career in the 1980s and has since then appeared in numerous films, television series and theater productions in Sweden. He has won critical acclaim for his performances and is considered as one of the most influential actors of his generation. In addition to his acting career, Flinck is also a talented singer and musician. In the 1990s, he formed a rock band named Thorsten Flinck & Revolutionsorkestern and has released several albums.
In 2003, Flinck made his directorial debut with the film "Drakarna över Helsingfors", which was based on the novel by Kjell Westö. The film premiered at the 2001 Cannes Film Festival and earned him critical acclaim. Flinck has since directed several other films and television series.
Aside from his career in entertainment, Flinck has been involved in political activism and has been an outspoken critic of the Swedish government's immigration policies. He has also been open about his struggles with addiction and has sought treatment for his issues.
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Fredrik Ultvedt (April 9, 1961 Stockholm-) also known as Fredrik Johannes Ultvedt is a Swedish actor.
He initially started his career as a theater actor but later transitioned to films and television shows. Ultvedt received critical acclaim for his role in the Swedish drama film "Fanny and Alexander" directed by Ingmar Bergman. He has also appeared in popular TV shows such as "Beck", "Wallander" and "The Bridge". Apart from acting, Ultvedt is also a trained dancer and has worked with several dance companies throughout his career. In addition, he has also worked as a voice actor, dubbing foreign films into Swedish. Ultvedt continues to be an active member of the Swedish entertainment industry and has become a well-known figure in the country.
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Benny Haag (May 8, 1961 Stockholm-) is a Swedish actor.
He has appeared in many theater productions, films, and television shows in Sweden, including the popular crime drama series "Beck". Haag studied acting at the Stockholm Academy of Dramatic Arts and has been working in the industry since the 1980s. In addition to his acting career, he is also a voice actor and has lent his voice to numerous films and TV shows. Haag is known for his versatility as an actor, with a wide range of roles from drama to comedy.
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Fredrik Dolk (December 14, 1961 Solna Municipality-) also known as Fredrik Gustav Dolk is a Swedish actor and voice actor.
He is best known for his role as Rasken in the Swedish TV series "Rederiet" and has also appeared in numerous films such as "The Hundred-Year-Old Man Who Climbed Out the Window and Disappeared" and "The Hypnotist". In addition to his acting work, Dolk has also done extensive voiceover work for Swedish dubbing of foreign films and TV series, including providing the Swedish voice for characters such as Lumière in "Beauty and the Beast" and Yoda in the "Star Wars" franchise. Outside of his career, Dolk is known for his love of sailing and has competed in several regattas throughout Sweden.
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Christer Sandelin (November 5, 1961 Stockholm-) also known as Sandelin, Christer, Eric Christer Sandelin, or Sandelin/Ekman is a Swedish actor and film score composer. He has two children, Isaac Sandelin and Pauline Sandelin.
Sandelin began his career as a member of the Swedish music group, Ainbusk Singers, in the 1980s. He later pursued a solo career as a singer and released several albums. In addition to his music career, Sandelin has also acted in various films and TV series, such as "Jönssonligan spelar högt" (2000) and "Kvinnorna på taket" (1989).
As a film score composer, Sandelin has worked on numerous Swedish films, including "Göta kanal eller Vem drog ur proppen?" (1981) and "Sunes sommar" (1993). He has also composed music for TV series such as "Rederiet" (1992-2002) and "Solsidan" (2010-2015).
Sandelin has been recognized for his contributions to Swedish music by winning several awards, including a Grammy Award for Best Male Pop Vocalist in 1993. He has also been a judge on the Swedish version of "The Voice" and participated in the Swedish reality show "Stjärnornas stjärna" in 2018.
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Gordon Jennison Noice (November 14, 1961 Winter Park-) otherwise known as Gordon Jennison, Gordon J. Noice, J. Gordon Noice or Gordon Noice is a Swedish actor.
He grew up in both the United States and Sweden due to his parents' professions. Noice began his acting career in the 1980s with roles in various Swedish theatre productions. He gained international recognition in the 1990s with his role in the Scandinavian crime series "Beck". Noice has also appeared in several American films, including "The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo" and "Mission: Impossible - Ghost Protocol". In addition to acting, he has also worked as a voice actor and director.
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Claes Malmberg (April 8, 1961 Gothenburg-) a.k.a. Clas-Peder Malmberg or Jönsson, Ronny is a Swedish actor and stand-up comedian. He has five children, Nisse Malmberg, Nicolas Malmberg, Amanda Malmberg, Nelson Malmberg and Perla Malmberg.
Malmberg began his career in entertainment as a stand-up comedian in the 1980s. He gained popularity in the Swedish comedy scene and has since appeared in numerous television shows and films in Sweden. Some of his notable works include "Känd från TV", "Glenn Killing på Grand", and "Sällskapsresan 2 - Snowroller". Malmberg has also acted on stage and is known for his performances in plays such as "Fiddler on the Roof" and "The Producers". In addition to his career as an entertainer, Malmberg is also known for his philanthropy work and has actively supported several charities in Sweden.
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