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Björn Gustafsson

Björn Gustafsson is a Swedish comedian and actor, born Lars Björn Gustafsson on February 19, 1986. He was born in Romelanda, Kungälv, and grew up in Diseröd, both part of Romelanda. His education includes attending Mimers Hus Gymnasium and studying at Calle Flygare Teaterskola in Stockholm. He is known for his work in both Swedish and American entertainment. Gustafsson began his comedy career in 2005 at Bungy Comedy and completed the StandupStar training program in 2006, led by Özz Nûjen and Jakob Öqvist. He made his film debut in 2006 with Beck – Flickan i jordkällaren . In 2008, he gained significant media attention for his performance in Parlamentet and as a warm-up act in Melodifestivalen , where he sang a love song to Carina Berg, who noted her blushing reaction. He also announced the Swedish votes at the Eurovision Song Contest that year, and was voted Sweden's Funniest Man by Aftonbladet readers in March 2008, receiving the Torparpriset alongside Victor Morell. His work extends to film and television. Gustafsson has appeared in films such as Les Grandes Personnes , Spy , and Kung Fury , and played Don in the American TV series People of Earth from 2016 to 2017. He also had a minor role in Kenny Begins . Around 2013, he moved to Los Angeles for three years to pursue stand-up comedy in English and made a guest appearance on Conan O’Brien’s talk show. He has appeared in Kronjuvelerna , which later became a TV series, and the Norwegian Christmas calendar Expedition: Julklapp . In 2024, he returned to Melodifestivalen as a warm-up act and participated in the final episode with Björnzone. He also played Kaj-Robert in the Netflix series Clark (2022).

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Claes Malmberg

Claes Malmberg is a Swedish actor and stand-up comedian, born on April 8, 1961, in Kristine parish in Gothenburg. His real name is Clas-Peder Malmberg, and his early years were spent at Heden in Gothenburg before moving to Bergsjön as a child. He comes from a family with a history in the arts; his father, Gösta Malmberg, was an operetta singer, though he struggled with alcoholism and left the family when Claes was five. His maternal grandfather was a farmer who also worked as an armorer. Malmberg initially gained fame as the character Ronny Jönsson, starting with a radio segment in the late 1980s. He trained to be a tinsmith before studying theatre at ABF. He has performed stand-up comedy with Lennie Norman and together they hosted the TV program Måndagsklubben , later renamed Onsdagsklubben . He also appeared in Parlamentet from 2000 to 2002, and again in 2010. Malmberg’s comedic style encompasses a range of performances, including appearances in shows like Så ska det låta , Doobidoo , Sing-A-Long , and Pratmakarna . He has toured as a stand-up comedian with Lennie Norman and collaborated with director Anders Aldgård on several performances. Throughout his career, Malmberg has demonstrated versatility in the entertainment industry. He has appeared in films such as Lotta på Bråkmakargatan and Kalle Blomkvist – Mästerdetektiven lever farligt , and starred in the TV series Saltön (2010) and Vem tror du att du är? (2009). He has also performed in musicals like Les Misérables , Annie , Little Shop of Horrors , and Det våras för Hitler . Notably, he competed in Let’s Dance on TV4 in 2018 and participated in Bäst i test in 2017, earning 83 points across five episodes. He has performed on stage at Gunnebo House near Gothenburg and starred as Mr. Manchini in 15 minutes of FAME (2006) and played Max Bialystock in The Producers - Det våras för Hitler (2008 and 2009). In 2013, he participated in Melodifestivalen as part of the group Ravaillacz. He received the Guldmasken award for Best Male Musical Artist in 2009. He recently appeared in the film Dancing Queens (2021). Malmberg has five children with four different women, including daughter Perla Rainey-Malmberg (born 2004), and supports the GAIS football club. In the summer of 2026, he was appointed artistic director of Fredriksdalsteatern in Helsingborg, but a deal fell apart and he was unexpectedly removed from the position shortly thereafter.

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Clara Henry

As an author, comedian, television presenter, blogger and Swedish actress, Clara Henry is currently employed in 2023. Born on April 9, 1994, in Partille, Gothenburg and Bohus County, she grew up in Gökskulla, near Landvetter. Her family background includes an English father, Graham, born in Wycombe to Irish parents, and a Swedish mother, Petra. Kimberly and Christoffer are Clara Henry’s younger siblings. From a young age, Clara Henry has been active online, beginning her blogging journey at age twelve on platforms like Veckorevyn and Devote, later transitioning to Nöjesguiden from 2015. Clara Henry’s career began with blogging and expanded into various media. Beginning in 2011, Clara Henry began sharing videos on YouTube, which led to significant popularity; by May of 2020, her channel reached roughly 395,000 subscribers, and now maintains approximately 372,000. She worked as an adolescent reporter for Göteborgs-Posten and attended the Ingrid Segerstedt Secondary School, graduating in 2013 with a focus on journalism. Her early work includes hosting a talk show on Kanal 5 in 2013 and ‘Häng med Clara Henry’ in spring 2014. She received recognition for her YouTube content, winning 'Vlogger of the Year' at the Veckorevyn Blog Awards 2013. She also participated in the SVT comedy show Valfeber in 2014 and presented Melodifestivalen pre-shows and after-shows that same year. Clara Henry’s work encompasses a wide range of formats, demonstrating her versatility. She hosted Sveriges Radio's ‘Sommar i P1’ in 2015 and co-hosted ‘Hallå i P3’ with Linnea Henriksson later that year. The book 'Ja jag har mens, hurså?' (I've Got My Period, So What?), released in 2015 by Clara Henry, examines menstruation and has been adapted into multiple languages. Following its release, she embarked on a lecture tour titled ‘YouTube på blodigt allvar’ (YouTube Deadly Serious). She co-hosted Melodifestivalen in 2017 with David Lindgren and Hasse Andersson and started the podcast 'Konsten att vara' with Gustaf Jernberg in May 2018. Clara Henry hosts the SVT television program 'Vem kan vad' now; she published 'Mot framtiden: En simpel guide till att krossa patriarkatet' (Into the future: A simple guide to cross patriarchy), her second work, during 2018. She also starred in the SVT series 'Sjukt oklar' in 2018 and appeared in ‘Bäst i test,’ winning the third season in 2019.

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David Sundin

David Sundin is a Swedish comedian, television presenter, writer, actor, and producer. Born on May 23, 1976, in Väderstad, Sweden, he grew up in Gimo, Uppland. He began his career working in the advertising industry and with humor starting around the early 2000s. He attended Mediegymnasiet Grafiskt Utbildningscenter in Uppsala, where he started creating websites, and founded his first web agency, Speedway Digital Army, in 1997; it later merged into Abel & Baker. Sundin’s early work involved collaborative humor projects. He contributed to Killinggänget’s web project Spermaharen from 2001 to 2002 and was involved with the humor website 1000 Apor from 2008 to 2009. He also ran his own humor blog, Fantasinyheter , which he compiled into a book in 2012. He contributed to Filip and Fredriks program 'Äppna dagar' in 2003, creating the game 'Bra eller anus'. From television humorous segments, Sundin served as a content producer; his work encompassed shows like Sen kväll med Luuk and Roast på Berns, and he contributed writing to the scripts of Melodifestivalen and Welcome to Sweden. He co-founded the advertising agency Great Works in 2002. Since 2013, Sundin has established himself as a prominent figure in Swedish entertainment. He began performing stand-up at RAW, Norra Brunn, and Stockholm Comedy Club, placing second in the Swedish pun competition (SM i ordvitsar) in 2014. He played 'Dynamit-Harry' in the film Se upp för Jönssonligan in 2020. Sundin co-hosted Bäst i test with Babben Larsson starting in 2017, and in 2019, he was named a presenter for Melodifestivalen 2020, partnering with Lina Hedlund and Linnea Henriksson. Published in 2020, Sundin’s The book that did not want to be read achieved the status of Sweden's best-selling children's book; it earned him the Adlibrispriset, was distributed in more than 25 countries, and subsequently received a sequel. He has also released You Must Be QUIET Now! and The Book That ABSOLUTELY Did Not Want To Be Read , both of which reached No. 1 on Swedish children’s book bestseller lists.

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Eddie Meduza

Errol Leonard Norstedt, known as Eddie Meduza, was born on June 17, 1948 in the Örgryte Assembly in Gothenburg and passed away on January 17, 2002 in Nöbbele, just outside Växjö. He was a Swedish composer, text writer, comedian, singer and multi-instrumentalist who, among other things, played guitar, electric base, drums, traction games, mouth games, saxophone, block flute and claviatures.

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Fredrik Lindström

On June 27, 1963, Nils Fredrik Lindström was born in the Fors congregation in Eskilstuna and is active as Swedish programme leader, writer, comedian, linguist and film director.

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Hans Alfredson

Hans Alfredson, born Hans Folke Alfredsson on June 28, 1931, in Malmö, Sweden, was a versatile Swedish figure known as an actor, film director, writer, and comedian. His parents were Folke Alfredson and Aina Eriksson; the family relocated to Helsingborg when he was seven years old. He attended S:t Jörgens school there and later earned a fil. kand. degree from Lund University in 1956. Following university, he began working at Radiotjänst, which later became Swedish Radio. From 1948, he also started writing for Helsingborgs-Posten. Alfredson’s career took a significant turn in 1961 when he began collaborating with Tage Danielsson. Together they were known as ‘Hasse och Tage,’ and they formed the production company AB Svenska Ord that same year. This partnership resulted in numerous revues, films, and record releases on the Svenska Ljud label. Alfredson and Danielsson were recognized for their improvisational comedy, particularly evident in the Lindeman dialogues and revues such as 'Gröna Hund' and 'Gula Hund'. He starred in Grisjakten in 1970 and directed and starred in The Simple-Minded Murderer (1982), based on his novel An Evil Man . He briefly returned to revue comedy in 1984. Alfredson’s directorial work received considerable recognition. He won the Best Director award at the 11th Guldbagge Awards for Egg! Egg! A Hardboiled Story (1975), and The Simple-Minded Murderer (1981) earned three awards at the 18th Guldbagge Awards. He also secured the Best Director award at the 21st Guldbagge Awards for False as Water (1985). Beyond his comedic and film work, Alfredson authored numerous books, both comedies and tragic works. He served as director of Skansen in Stockholm from 1992 to 1994 and was promoted to honorary doctor at Lund University that year. He also received the Tage Danielsson Prize in 1987 and was named 'Årets skåning' (Skåne Person of the Year) in 1981. He appeared in the Danish TV series The Eagle in the mid-2000s, and contributed to the 2009 film adaptation of The Girl Who Kicked the Hornets' Nest . Hans Alfredson died on September 10, 2017, on Lidingö.

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Jonas Gardell

Jonas Gardell, born November 2, 1963, in Täby, Sweden, is a multifaceted artist. He identifies as a novelist, playwright, screenwriter, and comedian. Growing up, he came from a family with Bertil Gardell, his father, serving as a professor of social psychology, and Ingegärd Gardell, his mother, working as a psychologist. He also has siblings: Mattias Gardell, a historian and expert in comparative religion; Stina Gardell, a documentary filmmaker; and their parents separated in 1983. He attended a societal science high school and, though he applied to acting school at age 18, did not pursue it. Gardell began writing early, debuting as an author in 1979 with the poetry collection 'Den tigande talar' at the age of 18. His first novel, 'Passionsspelet,' published in 1985, explores themes of homosexuality. He is known for his trilogy, 'The Comedian Trilogy,' which includes 'A UFO Makes an Entrance,' 'Jenny,' and 'The Party of the Fairies.' A significant work is 'A Comedian's Upbringing' (En komikers uppväxt), published in 1992, based on his upbringing in the 1970s; this novel was adapted into both a television series and a feature film. He also wrote 'Om Gud' (About God) in 2003 and 'Om Jesus' (About Jesus) in 2009. Critics describe his style as combining deep seriousness with intense humor. Gardell’s work has achieved considerable recognition, with his books translated into approximately twenty-five languages. Between 2012 and 2013, the ‘Don't Ever Wipe Tears Without Gloves’ trilogy was released, portraying the HIV crisis of the 1980s and focusing on the romantic relationship between Rasmus and Benjamin. This trilogy was also adapted into a television series and has been described as a masterpiece by critics like Jens Liljestrand. In 1995, he earned a Guldbagge Award for his screenplay for 'Pensionat Oskar,' and subsequently secured a Kristallen award from Swedish Television for ‘De halvt dolda.’ The year 2022 marked his entry into children's literature with the publication of 'Sagan om den lilla gråsparven'. He holds honorary doctorates in theology from Lund University (2007), medicine from Linköping University (2013), and philosophy from Åbo Akademi University (2018). A three-part film adaptation, based on 'Don't Ever Wipe Tears Without Gloves,' was recently produced, illustrating the experience of AIDS within Stockholm’s gay population during the 1980s. Recognized as a prominent cultural figure in Sweden, he was presented with the KTH Great Prize in 2017, which included a financial reward of 1.2 million Swedish kronor.

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Lasse Brandeby

Lasse Brandeby, born Lars Thorsten Brandeby on April 27, 1945, in Gothenburg, Sweden, was a Swedish actor, comedian, and journalist. He died on November 20, 2011, also in Gothenburg, at the age of 66. His birth occurred in Carl Johan's parish, marking him as a native of Gothenburg. Brandeby is best known for embodying the characters Kurt Olsson and Rolf Allan Mjunstedt, which brought him significant recognition throughout his career. Brandeby’s path to comedy was multifaceted. He initially worked as a VVS-ingenjör (plumbing engineer) from 1960 to 1971, followed by a period as an obs-lärare (observation teacher) in Kungsbacka from 1971 to 1975, and then as a fritidsgårdsföreståndare (youth center manager) in Gothenburg from 1975 to 1977. He studied at the Journalisthögskolan (Journalism School) from 1980 to 1981, though he did not complete his degree. Following this, he worked as a journalist for Radio Sjuhärad in Borås from 1981 to 1985, where the character Kurt Olsson was created. He debuted as an actor in 1985 at the Nationalteatern in Gothenburg and left journalism after his acting career took off. Brandeby's comedic style frequently involved portraying working-class characters; Kurt Olsson, a typical Gothenburg male, first appeared in 1979 and gained prominence between 1987 and 1992. He also played Rolf Allan Mjunstedt in 'Rena rama Rolf,' an adaptation of 'The Honeymooners,' from 1994 to 1998, which helped Robert Gustafsson gain recognition. He appeared in various productions including farces by Hagge Geigert, folklustspel with Eva Rydberg, and revy with Kent Andersson. Brandeby's work included appearances in 'Kurt Olssons Television' (1987), 'Fådda blommor', 'Kurt Olssons sommartelevision', 'Kurt Olssons julkalender,' and 'Hemma hos Olssons'. He also starred as Kurt Olsson’s father in the film 'Kurt Olsson – filmen om mitt liv som mig själv,' receiving praise from Variety. He participated in 'Let’s Dance' in 2007, though he did not reach the final three and was diagnosed with incurable prostate cancer that same year. Vad gör jag nu då?' written by Anna Brandeby Harström and Lasse Råde, was published, featuring interviews and personal memories. His gravestone bears the phrase 'Vad gör jag nu då?' as per his request, reflecting a signature element of his comedic persona.

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Nils Poppe

Nils Poppe, born on May 31, 1908, in Malmö, Sweden, was a versatile entertainer who died on June 28, 2000. Initially known as Henriksson and later Jönsson, he adopted the stage name Nils Poppe in 1935, after being called that at school. He worked as an actor, comedian, director, screenwriter, and theatre manager, contributing significantly to Swedish film and theater history. Poppe’s career began at the Hippodromteatern in Malmö in 1930 under Oscar Winge. Initially aiming for dramatic roles, he found success in comedy, revue, operetta, and musical performances. He appeared in revues and operettas such as The Green Pastures , Mutt and Jeff , and The Flower of Hawaii . Starting in 1934, he was an important part of Klangerevyn in Stockholm, where he did acrobatics and acted like Charlie Chaplin. Annalisa Ericson was a frequent collaborator, and together they became a well-known dance duo frequently likened to Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers. His film debut occurred in 1937 in Adolf Armstarke , marking the start of a prolific career that included over 50 films and television programs. Poppe is internationally recognized for his role in Ingmar Bergman's The Seventh Seal (1957), though he also appeared in Bergman’s The Devil's Eye (1960). He starred in the musical Me and My Girl (1947) over 1,040 times, and created the popular character Fabian Bom, appearing in seven films featuring the character. He also portrayed Sten Stensson Stéen in four comedy films. Throughout the 1940s, he was considered Sweden's leading film comedian. He received numerous awards and recognition during his career, including the Illis Quorum award (1988), the Malmö City Culture Award (1990), the Swedish Academy’s Theatre Award (1989), and several others. From 1966 to 1993, he managed Fredriksdals friluftsteater in Helsingborg, revitalizing his career with the help of Swedish Television. After entertaining audiences for nearly six decades, Nils Poppe retired at age 85.

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Robert Gustafsson

Robert Gustafsson, born Carl Robert Olof Gustafsson on December 20, 1964, in Katrineholm, is a Swedish comedian and actor. His parents were Olof Gustafsson, an upholsterer and furniture salesman (later a self-employed wallpaperer), and Inger Gustafsson, a homemaker. The family relocated to Skövde in 1970. He had an older brother, Kristian, who passed away in 2004. Early on, he displayed a passion for performance, developing a comedic partnership with Niclas Jensen. Gustafsson and Jensen’s collaborative efforts began with school activities, creating 'Robert & Niclas' shows and producing amateur short films using a Super 8 camera. They performed revues at other schools in the area, receiving support from the municipal Culture and Leisure Committee who provided a tour bus for their performances throughout Skövde. Their talent led to engagements at the City Theatre in Skövde and, notably, they secured their own humor show called 'Mick' on P4 Skaraborg radio station in 1978, becoming Sweden’s youngest radio producers. At age 14, he also worked as a prompter for Runo Sundberg and performed in Skaraborgsrevyn. Gustafsson’s career encompasses various media. He voiced Kalles character in the children's series Skrotnisse och hans vänner and played Björnes kompis in Björnes magasin in the late 1980s. He studied acting at Scenskolan in Gothenburg from 1987 to 1990. He has appeared in numerous TV productions including Gäster med gester , Rena rama Rolf , and NileCity 105,6 . In 1991, he starred in and wrote the script for the children's TV series Felix & Fenix . He is known as an imitator, impersonating figures such as Sven Wollter, Per Gessle, and Ingmar Bergman. He participated in Kungagalan in 1996 and appeared annually in Allsång på Skansen from 1995 to 2008. His work on the 2004 film Fyra nyanser av brunt , for which he won a Guldbagge award, demonstrates his acting range. He created the dance band Rolandz in 2008 and was 'roasted' in Roast på Berns in 2009. In 2017, he was voted ‘Sweden’s best comedian’ by the Swedish public.

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Tova Magnusson

Tova Magnusson is a Swedish actress, comedian, and film director, born June 18, 1968, in Huddinge. She spent her childhood in Sorunda, both located within Stockholm County, Sweden. Her career began with acting roles, appearing in numerous films and television productions starting from 1992. These include appearances in titles like 'Svart Lucia' and 'Ha ett underbart liv,' as well as providing voice acting for Anica Dobra in 'Polismördaren' in 1994. She has accumulated over fifteen film credits and more than fifteen television appearances throughout her career. Magnusson’s work in comedy began with the formation of 'Gruppen' in 1997, a collective she co-founded alongside Simon Norrthon, Malin Cederblad, and Figge Norling. Their initial production, 'Clownen luktar bensin,' premiered at Boulevardteatern before being broadcast on Sveriges Radio P3. She also showcased her acting talents in productions such as Sissela Lindgren’s staging of David Mamet's 'Speed the Plow' at Boulevardteatern in 1999, and 'Skitungen — En Omöjlig Gosse' at Teater Plaza in 2000. Her marriage to Figge Norling lasted from 1992 to 2004, and together they have two children born in 1993 and 1999. Beyond acting, Magnusson has established herself as a director. She debuted as a film director in 2003 with 'Miss Sweden' (Fröken Sverige), followed by directing the television miniseries 'Gynekologen i Askim' in 2007 and 'Four More Years' (Fyra år till) in 2010. She has also directed episodes of 'Rederiet' in 2002. Magnusson is known internationally for her role in the series 'The Bridge' (2013). Most recently, she appeared as prosecutor Gunnel Rytterberg in 'En kunglig affär' in 2021, continuing to contribute to Swedish film and television.

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