Filip Hammar is a renowned Swedish filmmaker, journalist, television host, and author, born to high school teachers Lars and Tiina Hammar. He rose to fame as one half of the acclaimed duo Filip & Fredrik, alongside his creative partner Fredrik Wikingsson. Since 2000, they have developed, produced, and hosted over 20 original television shows, making a lasting impact on Swedish entertainment. Their unique blend of humor, originality, warmth, and cultural commentary has earned them numerous awards and a devoted fan base.
Their notable television formats include the travel series 6 Degrees of Separation and High Chaparrall, the talk shows Breaking News and Boston Tea Party, and their hit trivia show Alla mot Alla, which has aired over 700 episodes. The duo has also ventured into film, co-writing and directing their debut feature, The Cake General (2018),and releasing the acclaimed documentary Nice People (2015).
Their most recent project, The Last Journey (2024),is a deeply personal documentary about Filip's aging father Lars. The film has achieved unprecedented success at the box office, becoming the most-watched documentary in Swedish history. The Last Journey has also been selected as Sweden's official submission for Best International Feature at the 97th Academy Awards.
Filip Hammar co-founded the production company Nexiko in 2013 with Fredrik Wikingsson, Mikael Svensson, and Lars Beckung. Today, Nexiko is the largest independent production company in Scandinavia. Filip resides in Los Angeles with his fiancée, actress Agnes Lindström Bolmgren, and their two children, Ilse and Tage.
