Anders Celin, born on June 19, 1975, is a Swedish creator with several approaches – he constructs latex masks, paints, writes as auteur and in front of stand-up.
On August 30, 1977, in Rinkeby, Stockholm County, Fredrik Mikael Rachid Hedberg Eddahri, who later took the artist name Big Fred. He passed away on November 25, 2023 in Stockholm’s Katarina district and was during his life a Swedish rapper, program leader, actor, comedian and doctor.
Ulla Birgitta Helena Andersson Bye, born as Andersson on 20 April 1933 in Mariestad, when part of Skaraborg County, died on 22 February 2026 in Högalids, an area at Södermalm in Stockholm. She was a Swedish actor who performed both on the theatre scene, in television series and in feature films. She is known for roles such as Teskedsgumman, Hedvig Hök in “From A to Ö”, Mrs. Nilsson in the Madicken films – where she played Allan Edwall’s wife and Abbe’s mother – and Doris in the Jönssonligan films.
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).
Lars Erik Brännström, better known under the artist name Brasse Brännström, was born on 27 February 1945 in St. Göran's congregation in Stockholm and died on 29 August 2014 in the capital. He was a Swedish actor and comedian. Among his most memorable works are the children’s program Five ants are more than four elephants, where he collaborated with Magnus Härenstam and Eva Remaeus, as well as the films A Guy and a Girl and The Best Summer.
On December 11, 1990, Gina Dirawi was born in Sköns parish, Västernorrland County. She has made herself known in Sweden as a programme leader, comedian, actor, journalist, producer, writer and musician, and she was previously active as a YouTuber.
Malte Fynboe Manniche Ebert, who formerly performed under the name Gulddreng, is a Danish musician. His real identity stayed hidden until the father of his host‑family during an exchange trip revealed his name on Facebook. The alias translates to “gold boy” or “golden boy.” While using the Gulddreng persona, Ebert consistently wore sunglasses, a device that helped conceal his face. The first seven singles he released – “Model,” “Se mig nu,” “Hva’ så,” “Drikker for lidt,” “Nemt,” “Guld jul” and “Ked af det” – all reached the top of the Danish charts, with “Se mig nu,” “Drikker for lidt,” “Guld jul” and “Ked af det” debuting straight at number one.
Hans Roland "Hasse" Brontén, who saw the light of the day on 19 March 1967 in Hägersten, works as a Swedish stand-up comedian and screenwriter and has previously served as a police officer.
A Swedish actor, comedian, singer, and revue artist, Henrik Dorsin was born in Lidingö, Stockholm County, on November 20, 1977. His family history includes immigration from Poland; his grandfather arrived in Sweden after World War 2, and the family name changed from Dziewior to Dorsin in the 1950s. He grew up in the Stockholm suburb of Lidingö and has a younger brother, Mikael Dorsin, who is a former football player. After appearing in a small role in the 1996 film *Vinterviken*, Dorsin's television career commenced in 1998 with the satirical program *Detta har hänt*. Dorsin's work spans various comedic platforms. He is a founding member of the comedy group Grotesco, appearing in two seasons and co-writing the series. Alongside Per Gavatin, Leo Spauls, Michael Lindgren, and Erik Wernquist, he helped establish the theatre group Stockholms blodbad and performed with them. He also worked on the SVT entertainment show Säpop and was a panelist on TV4's Parlamentet . He has served as a revymaker and dramatist, producing the revue Slängar av sleven , and studied scriptwriting at IHTV in Gothenburg. His versatility is further demonstrated through appearances in numerous humor programs like Extra! Extra!, Time out, Stockholm live , and Cirkus Möller , as well as providing entertainment during breaks in Melodifestivalen 2009 as Pihlman. Dorsin has achieved significant recognition for his contributions to Swedish entertainment. He received the Karamelodiktstipendiet in 2007 and the Natur & Kultur kulturpris with 500,000 SEK in 2025. He has also appeared in productions at Oscarsteatern, including My Fair Lady , I hetaste laget , and Singin' in the Rain . He starred in Solsidan from 2009 to 2019 and played a lead role in the Swedish version of The Office , Kontoret , from 2012 to 2013. In 2022, he appeared in Triangle of Sadness , and portrayed Thomas in Cry Wolf (2024). He is currently performing in Svenska revyn in 2025, initially with Vanna Rosenberg and Johan Ulveson, later joined by Johan Glans. Since 2014, he has been running the Scalateatern in Stockholm, co-owning it, and received Kristallen awards in 2014 and 2018 for Årets manliga skådespelare i en tv-produktion . He was nominated for Best Male Supporting Role at the Guldbagge Awards in 2016 and received the Expressen satire prize Ankan in 2015.
Nils Jesper Odelberg, born Emanuelsson on 23 July 1970 in Härlanda, is a Swedish steel comedian. He broke through in 1997 on the TV show Throw you in the well. Known for his self-release humor, he often takes up his own CP injury in his routines. He is the twin brother of the songwriter, artist and photographer Joakim Odelberg.
John Botvid Börjesson, known professionally as John Botvid, was a Swedish actor and comedian born in Gothenburg on September 12, 1889. He died in Stockholm on February 20, 1964, and is buried at Norra begravningsplatsen. His career spanned several decades, beginning with small roles for Axel Engdahl in Gothenburg during the 1910s. Botvid's theatrical journey started at Lorensbergsteatern, Stora Teatern, and Folkteatern in Gothenburg. Botvid’s early career included writing and performing revues. He wrote and performed his first revue, 'Tröttkörda Johansson,' in 1912. In 1916, he joined Lorensbergsteatern as a stagehand but occasionally filled small roles. During the early 1920s, he wrote revues in Gothenburg, collaborating with Karl Gerhard and creating his own summer revues at Nya teatern. He moved to Stockholm in 1927 and was engaged at Södra Teatern, a prominent platform for revues, where he worked with Ernst Rolf and Karl Gerhard. Botvid authored approximately 250 sketches, including classics like "Fillebunken" and "Löneförhöjningen." He appeared in over 60 revues. Botvid debuted as a film actor in 1917, appearing in Revelj and Löjtnant Galenpanna , and later in Förstadsprästen . He frequently appeared in films during the 1930s, 40s, and 50s, starring in over 100 films between 1917 and 1955. He often collaborated with comedians Thor Modéen and Nils Poppe, known for their improvisation skills. He played various roles, including Fisher Gustavsson in Älskling på vågen (1955), Old Man in Den underbara lögnen (1955), Vilhelm Blomgren in Två sköna juveler (1954), and Attendant in Åsa-Nisse på semester (1953). He became known as "Botte" after a line in the 1937 film Pensionat Paradiset , and the phrase "Han har gått bott" became his signature. Botvid typically played the role of a quiet, slightly confused, and good-natured uncle. In 1953, he published his autobiography, 'Beatas pojke,' detailing his life and journey to the stage, originating from his childhood in Landala, Gothenburg; a talking book version was released in 2007. He married actress Marianne Gyllenhammar in 1945, and previously Gunborg Maria Johnson (1891–1979), with whom he had children Rolf Botvid and Gerd Botvid, both of whom were film actors.
Sven Brundin is a Swedish stand-up comedian. Born on December 9, 1966, he currently resides in Viksjö, Järfälla. He transitioned from being a lawyer to pursuing comedy, demonstrating a shift in his professional path. His career began after several years working as a bus and taxi driver, suggesting a diverse background before committing to performance. Brundin studied law in Uppsala and attended acting classes at the Stockholm Improvisationsteater, indicating an early interest in both intellectual pursuits and the performing arts. Since 2006, Sven Brundin has been one of the most active new stand-up comedians in Sweden. He completed comedy training led by Thomas Oredsson and Anders Celin, further honing his skills. In 2006, he reached the final of a stand-up competition, BungyComedy, at Café Tivoli in Stockholm. He regularly performs at Norra Brunn, a stand-up restaurant in Stockholm, and appears on stages like Big Ben Standup and Comedy Nation. His comedy style is described as sharp, charming, and heartfelt, incorporating observations, absurd perspectives, and warmth. He aims to connect with audiences regardless of their location. Brundin’s work extends beyond stand-up; he has performed at Skrattstock from 2007 to 2013, and was invited to participate in 2014. In 2007, he toured with Parksommarturnén alongside Annika Norlin, Moneybrother, and Salem Al Fakir. He has also performed at Gröna Lund multiple times between 2007 and 2013. In 2011, he provided voice-over work for two of Maria Wern's films: 'Pojke Försvunnen' and 'Svart Fjäril'. He runs the Go Bananas Comedy club at Hedmans Lounge in Sundbyberg and works at the Board of Guardianship in Järfälla municipality. He is considered a bridge-builder between cultures, genres, and audiences due to his blend of Swedish self-deprecation and international charm. Sven Brundin performs as a comedian, conference host/moderator, lecturer, guide, or actor. Sven Brundin continues to be active in various performance roles. He frequently works as a 'bingovärd' on Viking Gabriella, Viking Glory, and Viking Gabriella ships. He will be the conference host at the Grand Travel Awards in Oslo on January 8, 2026, and perform at Norra Brunn in Stockholm with Christer Svensson and Fredrik Andersson on January 10, 2026. Upcoming performances include dates at Norra Brunn with Lasse Nilsen and Özz Nüjen (February 12, 2026), Kapten Jack (February 16, 2026), and Släng dig i bunkern Comedy Club in Trosa (March 27, 2026). He also hosts stand-up sessions at Makeriet in Örebro on several dates in 2026. He works as a guide on various boats for Strömma in Stockholm. His website is https://www.svenbrundin.com/ .
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