Jesper Odelberg, a Swedish stand-up comedian, was born on July 23, 1970. He is known for his self-exposing humor and frequently jokes about his experiences living with cerebral palsy, a condition he has had since birth.
Odelberg's early career began in 1992 with his first stand-up performance in Ljungskile, Sweden. He then worked professionally as a comedian starting in 1995, touring throughout Sweden, Norway, and Finland.
In addition to his stand-up comedy, Odelberg has also worked as a folk singer, often performing with pianist Thomas Darelid. In 1998, he performed in a production called "Den onde, den gode och den fule" with Thomas Oredsson, Jan Bylund, and Håkan Jäder, directed by the Swedish National Theater.
Odelberg's big breakthrough came in 1997 when he appeared on the TV show "Släng dig i brunnen." His appearance on Norwegian television in 2006 with his band, Boys on Wheels, brought him wider fame when it was shared on various Internet video sharing sites.
Odelberg is the brother of songwriter and artist Joakim Odelberg and has a sister named Pia Emanuelsson. He worked as a production assistant at Backa Teater in Gothenburg from 1994 to 1998.
Jesper Odelberg's unique blend of humor and vulnerability has made him a beloved figure in the Swedish comedy scene.
