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.
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 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.
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.
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.
Mads Christensen, also called Mads Barner‑Christensen (born 1965), is a Danish comedian, author and public speaker whose work frequently centers on conservative and masculine subjects. He formerly served as an officer in the Royal Life Guards and later worked as the lifestyle and fashion editor for Euroman magazine.
Sofie Hagen, hailing from Denmark, works as a stand‑up comic, writer, podcaster and advocate for fat acceptance. She has taken her comedy on the road, released two volumes, and both led and co‑led multiple podcast series. In addition, she has authored pieces, delivered talks and actively opposed both fatphobia and the body‑positivity movement.
Simon Lemming Talbot, a Danish‑Irish comedian who also streams on Twitch, first broke through by winning Denmark’s version of Last Comic Standing in 2009. Since then he has become a regular presence on Danish television, turned up on The Russell Howard Hour, and toured the nation with a series of stand‑up productions that have earned standing ovations in sold‑out theatres. Critics have lauded many of his shows, and his most recent Danish tour moved 50,000 tickets.
