Gustaf Hammarsten
Gustaf Hammarsten | |
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 Hammarsten in 2014. | |
| Born | Carl Gustaf Hammarsten 2 September 1967 Stockholm, Sweden |
| Nationality | Swedish |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 1991–present |
| Partner | Jessica Liedberg |
Carl Gustaf Hammarsten (born 2 September 1967) is a Swedish film, television and theatre actor. He is internationally known for his role in Brüno (2009) as the title character's sidekick and gay lover.
Career
Film
He has appeared in more than ten films, starting with a small role in The Best Intentions (1992) directed by Bille August. He is best known for his appearance in Together (2000) directed by Lukas Moodysson.[1]
Hammarsten made his international film début in Brüno (2009) as Lutz, the title character's sidekick.[2]
Television
In Swedish television he became known through the comedy show Cleo. He has also made numerous appearances in television programs. He appeared in the first episode of Crimes of Passion. Since 2013 he acts in the series Fröken Frimans krig. He participated in the Let's Dance 2018 broadcast on TV4.
Theatre
Hammarsten is connected with the Stockholm City Theatre.
References
- ^ Travers, Peter (11 October 2001). "Together". (review) Rolling Stone. Archived from the original on November 20, 2007. Retrieved 14 January 2010.
- ^ Börjesson, Robert (12 June 2009). "Gustaf Hammersten — Stjärna Med Rätt Att Tiga". Dagens Nyheter (in Swedish). Archived from the original on 12 May 2010. Retrieved 14 January 2010.
External links
- Gustaf Hammarsten at IMDb
- Gustaf Hammarsten at the Swedish Film Database
- Database (undated). "Gustaf Hammarsten". Profile from Variety. Accessed 14 January 2010.
- Murray, Rebecca (undated). "Bruno Premiere Photo: Gustaf Hammarsten". (Photograph of Hammarsten at Brüno première in Los Angeles, California, 25 June 2009.) about.com. Accessed 14 January 2010.
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