Gustaf Hammarsten

Gustaf Hammarsten
Gustaf Hammarsten
	Hammarsten in 2014.
Born	Carl Gustaf Hammarsten; 2 September 1967 (age 56); 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 his first appearance in 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 will participate in 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. Retrieved 14 January 2010. {{cite web}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in: |publisher= (help)
^ Börjesson, Robert (12 June 2009). "Gustaf Hammersten — Stjärna Med Rätt Att Tiga" (in Swedish). Dagens Nyheter. Archived from the original on 12 May 2010. Retrieved 14 January 2010. {{cite news}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in: |publisher= (help); Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)

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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[1] Travers, Peter (11 October 2001). "Together". (review) Rolling Stone. Retrieved 14 January 2010. {{cite web}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in: |publisher= (help)

[2] Börjesson, Robert (12 June 2009). "Gustaf Hammersten — Stjärna Med Rätt Att Tiga" (in Swedish). Dagens Nyheter. Archived from the original on 12 May 2010. Retrieved 14 January 2010. {{cite news}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in: |publisher= (help); Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)

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