Gustaf Hammarsten

Gustaf Hammarsten
Hammarsten in 2014.
Born Carl Gustaf Hammarsten
(1967-09-02) 2 September 1967
Stockholm, Sweden
Nationality Swedish
Occupation Actor
Years active 1991–present
Partner(s) 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

  1. ↑ Travers, Peter (11 October 2001). "Together". (review) Rolling Stone. Retrieved 14 January 2010.
  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.


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