Nils Erik Åkerblom, later known as Erik Johansson, was born on February 23, 1979, in the Stockholm suburb of Enskede. His father, George Johansson, is a Swedish author, having written notable books such as "Freddy Fixer Builds a Car" and "Chessman".
Erik Johansson's early training in the performing arts took place at the prestigious Malmö Theatre Academy from 2001 to 2005. During this period, he refined his craft and prepared himself for a successful career in the entertainment industry.
In his personal life, Erik is married to costume assistant and makeup artist My Ek. He also has a son, Axel Åkerblom, from a previous relationship.
Erik Johansson's acting career began in 1994 when he landed his first role as Benny in the TV series Bert. This was followed by a notable appearance as Garntomte, an elf, in the 1999 series Julens hjältar. He then joined the cast of Eva & Adam in 1999, playing the role of Torbjörn "Tobbe" Strömdahl, Eva's elder brother, until the series concluded in 2000.
Throughout the 2000s, Erik appeared in various roles, before joining the cast of the Swedish political drama Blue Eyes in 2014. He played the character of Gustav Åkerlund, a terrorist, until the series ended in 2015. The same year, he took on the role of pastor David Marschall Lee in the theater production Kom igen, Charlie. This character was a man deeply devoted to his wife Catherine Simms, played by Susanne Thorson, but who also harbored a secret membership in the Ku Klux Klan.
In 2017-2018, Erik Johansson appeared as Patrik in the drama series Bonusfamiljen. This series explored the complexities of modern family relationships and the challenges that come with them.
