Swedish actors who were born in 1977
Here are 7 famous actors from Sweden were born in 1977:
Josef Fares
Josef Fares (September 19, 1977 Beirut-) is a Swedish film director, actor, screenwriter, film editor, film producer and cinematographer.
He is best known for his work in the video game industry as the founder and creative director of the game development studio, Hazelight Studios. Fares has directed several critically acclaimed films, including "Jalla! Jalla!", "Kops", and "Zozo", as well as the Swedish television series "Partaj". He made his directorial debut in 2003 with the film "Jalla! Jalla!", which won several awards in Sweden and launched Fares' career. In 2018, he gained international recognition for his game "A Way Out", which was praised for its innovative cooperative gameplay and compelling story. Fares is known for his outspoken personality and his tendency to express his opinions and emotions freely in interviews and public appearances.
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Daniel Andersson
Daniel Andersson (August 28, 1977 Lund-) also known as Daniel Jerry Andersson is a Swedish actor. His child is called Filip Andersson.
Daniel Andersson began his acting career in 2002, with a role in the Swedish television series "Rederiet". He has since appeared in numerous television shows and films, including "Wallander", "Johan Falk", and "Beck". In addition to his work as an actor, Andersson is also a trained chef and has worked in various restaurants throughout his career. He has been recognized for his acting talents, receiving nominations for Best Supporting Actor at the Guldbagge Awards in 2011 and 2014. Andersson continues to act in both television and film, and has become a well-respected figure in the Swedish entertainment industry.
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Malik Bendjelloul
Malik Bendjelloul (September 14, 1977 Ystad-May 13, 2014 Stockholm) also known as Malik Bendjelloul Deauville or Malle was a Swedish film director, actor, film editor, screenwriter and film producer.
He rose to international fame with his 2012 documentary "Searching for Sugar Man", which won numerous awards including an Academy Award for Best Documentary Feature. The film tells the story of Sixto Rodriguez, an American musician who became a folk hero in South Africa during the apartheid era despite being virtually unknown in his own country.
Bendjelloul started his career as a child actor in Sweden and later worked as a TV host and foreign correspondent for Swedish public television. After quitting his job in journalism, he traveled the world on a shoestring budget, filming short documentaries about people and places he encountered. "Searching for Sugar Man" was his first feature-length film, and its success took him by surprise.
Tragically, Bendjelloul died in 2014 at the age of 36. His cause of death was ruled a suicide. He is remembered as a talented and dedicated filmmaker whose passion for storytelling inspired audiences around the world.
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Hans Christian Thulin
Hans Christian Thulin (November 11, 1977 Malmö Municipality-) also known as Hans-Christian Thulin is a Swedish actor.
Hans Christian Thulin began his acting career in 1999, with a role in the Swedish television series "Vita lögner". He has since appeared in numerous Swedish TV shows, films and theater productions. Some of his notable movie roles include "The Girl Who Played with Fire" (2009) and "Easy Money III: Life Deluxe" (2013).
In addition to his impressive acting career, Thulin is also a trained psychologist. He earned his degree from Lund University in Sweden in 2003. He has worked as a psychologist in different capacities, including as a prison psychologist.
Thulin is known for his commitment to social and political issues. He has been a vocal advocate for refugee rights and has worked with organizations such as Amnesty International and UNHCR.
Thulin has received several awards for his acting, including a Guldbagge Award for Best Supporting Actor in 2011 for his role in the film "Stockholm East".
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Sebastian Ylvenius
Sebastian Ylvenius (October 16, 1977 Boo, Sweden-) a.k.a. Linus Sebastian Seyd Ylvenius is a Swedish screenwriter and actor.
He is best known as the creator and writer of the popular Swedish TV series "Jordskott". Ylvenius began his career as an actor, appearing in numerous Swedish films and television shows before transitioning to writing. In addition to "Jordskott", he has written for several other television shows in Sweden and also served as a script consultant for the hit Netflix series "Dark". In his spare time, Ylvenius is an avid gamer and often incorporates gaming references and themes into his work. He currently lives in Stockholm with his wife and two children.
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Arash
Arash (April 23, 1977 Tehran-) a.k.a. Arash Labaf or Alex Arash Labaf is a Swedish singer, disc jockey, actor and record producer.
Born in Tehran, Iran and raised in Sweden, Arash started his music career in 2005 when he released his self-titled debut album "Arash". The album was a success and included hit singles such as "Boro Boro" and "Temptation". He followed up with several other albums including "Donya" and "Superman".
Aside from his music career, Arash has also appeared in a number of films, including "Rhino Season" and "Bombay Dreams". He has also been a judge on the television show "Googoosh Music Academy".
Arash's music is a blend of pop, dance, and Iranian traditional music, and he has collaborated with several big names in the industry such as Sean Paul, T-Pain, and Mohombi. He has won a number of awards for his music including Best Performance by a Male Artist at the MTV Europe Music Awards in 2006.
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Christian Magdu
Christian Magdu (October 15, 1977 Ploiești-) is a Swedish actor.
He was born in Ploiești, Romania and later moved to Sweden with his family. Magdu began his acting career in Stockholm at the Royal Dramatic Theatre, where he appeared in several stage productions. In 2003, he made his television debut in the Swedish crime drama "Beck" and soon became a household name in the country.
Magdu has since appeared in many Swedish films and TV series, including "Wallander" and "The Spiral". He is known for his ability to play complex and emotionally challenging roles. In 2012, Magdu received critical acclaim for his performance as Björn Borg in the Swedish biographical drama film "Borg/McEnroe".
Aside from acting, Magdu has also worked as a voice actor and has lent his voice to numerous Swedish films and TV shows. He is also an accomplished theatre director and has directed several plays in Stockholm.
Magdu is married to Swedish actress Lisa Lindgren and the couple has two children together.
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