Swedish actors who were born in 1965
Here are 7 famous actors from Sweden were born in 1965:
Måns Herngren
Måns Herngren (April 20, 1965 Stockholm-) also known as Måns Härngren or Härngren, Måns is a Swedish film director, actor, television director and screenwriter. He has two children, Noa Månfare Herngren and Saga Herngren.
Måns Herngren is best known for his work as a director and writer on numerous successful Swedish television programs, including "Rederiet," "Svensson, Svensson," and "Pistvakt." He has also directed a number of films, including "Adam & Eva," "The Reunion," and "Benny & Joon."
In addition to his work in film and television, Herngren has released several books, including a memoir entitled "Bara inte du får för dig att jag bryr mig" (Just Don’t Get the Idea That I Care) and a novel titled "Det går inte att inte tänka på dig" (It's Impossible Not to Think of You). He has also worked as a stand-up comedian and has performed across Sweden.
Herngren is known for his irreverent sense of humor and his willingness to push boundaries in his work. He has received numerous awards and honors for his contributions to Swedish culture, including a Guldbagge Award for Best Director and a Kristallen Award for Best TV Director.
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Tomas Alfredson
Tomas Alfredson (April 1, 1965 Lidingö-) a.k.a. Hans Christian Tomas Alfredson or Tomas 'Sputte' Alfredson is a Swedish film director, actor, screenwriter, television director and television editor. He has two children, Peter Alfredson and Maja Alfredson.
Alfredson is best known for his direction of the critically acclaimed films "Let the Right One In" (2008) and "Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy" (2011). He also directed the award-winning Swedish television series "Bert" and "En decemberdröm" (A December Dream). Before his directing career, Alfredson worked as a television editor and director for various Swedish television series. He has received numerous awards and nominations for his work, including BAFTA and Academy Award nominations for "Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy". Alfredson is considered one of the most influential Swedish directors of his generation.
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Niclas Wahlgren
Niclas Wahlgren (July 8, 1965 Gustavsberg, Värmdö-) also known as Niclas Hans Ivar Wahlgren or Nicke is a Swedish singer, actor, artist, presenter and musician. His children are called Tim Hans Adam Wahlgren and Kit Wahlgren.
Wahlgren's career began in the 1980s when he formed the band Attack, which he later renamed to "Niklas Strömstedt & Attack". He has released several albums as a solo artist and has participated in the Swedish national final for the Eurovision Song Contest on two occasions. In addition to his music career, Wahlgren has worked extensively in television and theater.
He has hosted several popular TV shows such as "Det Största Är Kärleken" and "Postkodmiljonären" and has acted in numerous productions including the Swedish version of the musical "Chicago". Wahlgren has also dabbled in art and has exhibited his paintings and sculptures in galleries across Sweden.
Aside from his professional endeavors, Wahlgren has been involved in various philanthropic projects. He is an ambassador for the Swedish Childhood Cancer Fund and has organized benefit concerts to raise funds for the cause.
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Per Svensson
Per Svensson (June 19, 1965 Karlshamn-) is a Swedish actor.
He graduated from The Swedish National Academy of Mime and Acting in 1988 and began his career acting in several theaters across Sweden. In 1996, he made his film debut in the Swedish movie "Harry och Sonja" and has since appeared in numerous films and TV shows. Some of his notable roles include "Jalla! Jalla!", "The 100-Year-Old Man Who Climbed Out the Window and Disappeared", and the TV series "Welcome to Sweden". In addition to his work as an actor, Svensson is also a stage director and has directed several productions at various theaters in Sweden.
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Figge Norling
Figge Norling (May 1, 1965 Lycksele-) also known as Fredrik Olof Johan Norling or Fredrik Olof Johan ("Figge") Norling is a Swedish actor, screenwriter and theatre director. He has three children, Dorothea Saga Norling, Arvid Norling and Lorens Norling.
Norling began his career in the late 1980s, primarily as a comedic actor, appearing in a number of popular Swedish TV shows and films. In the 1990s, he began to transition to more serious roles, and also began writing scripts for film and television. In addition to his work as an actor and screenwriter, he has also been active as a theatre director, working with a number of prestigious Swedish theatre companies. Norling is known for his distinctive, slightly offbeat sense of humor, which has made him a favorite among Swedish audiences. Despite his success, he has remained grounded and is known for being one of the most approachable and down-to-earth personalities in the Swedish entertainment industry.
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Thomas Hedengran
Thomas Hedengran (February 11, 1965 Stockholm-) also known as Thomas Hedengrahn, Tomas Hedengran or Ulf Thomas Hedengran is a Swedish actor.
He first gained recognition for his role as the troubled teenager Kalle in the 1986 film "Friends," which was directed by his father, Arne Lindgren. Since then, he has appeared in numerous films, television shows, and plays in Sweden.
Some of his notable film credits include "The Best Intentions" (1992), which was directed by Ingmar Bergman and went on to win the Palme d'Or at the Cannes Film Festival, "Miss Julie" (1999), and "Suddenly" (2006).
In addition to his film work, Hedengran has also had a successful career in theater, performing in productions such as "Hamlet," "The Cherry Orchard," and "A Midsummer Night's Dream."
Hedengran is known for his versatility as an actor, able to play dramatic and comedic roles with equal skill. In recent years, he has also become involved in voice acting and dubbing work, lending his voice to a number of animated films and TV shows.
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Fredrik Gunnarsson
Fredrik Gunnarsson (September 4, 1965 Oxelösund-) also known as Hans Göte Fredrik Gunnarsson or Fredrik Gunnarson is a Swedish actor.
He is perhaps best known for his portrayal of Detective Saga Noren's colleague Martin Rohde in the critically acclaimed Danish/Swedish TV series, The Bridge. Aside from acting, Fredrik is also a professionally trained chef and worked as a cook before his acting career took off. He has appeared in several Swedish feature films and television series such as Real Humans, Evil, and The Spiral. Fredrik is also an accomplished theater actor and has appeared in numerous productions throughout Sweden. Outside of his acting career, he is married and has three children.
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