Rolf Lassgård

Rolf Lassgård

70 · Born: Mar 29, 1955

Personal Details

BornMar 29, 1955 Östersund, Jämtlands län, Sweden

Biography

Notable thespian embarked upon a journey of artistic expression by enrolling in a prestigious acting school situated in the charming city of Malmö. Subsequently, he transitioned to the esteemed Skånska Teatern in Landskrona, where he had the privilege of performing in a diverse range of productions, including works by the illustrious playwrights William Shakespeare and Bertolt Brecht.

A pivotal moment in his career arrived when he landed the coveted role of Puck in the iconic production of Shakespeare's "A Midsummer Night's Dream". Moreover, it was during this period that he crossed paths with his future spouse, Birgitta.

The decade of the 1990s proved to be a period of remarkable productivity, with the actor's presence being felt in front of the camera as he took on a multitude of roles, many of which were law enforcement officials. His portrayal of the iconic character Kurt Wallander, as featured in Henning Mankell's renowned crime novel series, remains one of his most notable achievements.

Career

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2021
Chess Story
Chess Story as Owen McConnor
{"id":114298,"title":"Downsizing","year":"2017","character":"Dr. Jorgen Asbj\u00f8rnsen","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/downsizing","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/1cdkulcbhgso.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/1cdkulcbhgso.jpg"},"released":1}
2017
Downsizing
Downsizing as Dr. Jorgen Asbjørnsen
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2016
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2015
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2014
Den fjärde mannen
Den fjärde mannen as Lars Martin Johansson
{"id":7273,"title":"Death of a Pilgrim","year":2013,"character":"Lars Martin Johansson","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/show\/death-of-a-pilgrim","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/show_7273.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/show_7273.jpg"},"released":1}
2013
Death of a Pilgrim
Death of a Pilgrim as Lars Martin Johansson
{"id":221797,"title":"False Trail","year":"2011","character":"Erik B\u00e4ckstr\u00f6m","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/false-trail","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_221797.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_221797.jpg"},"released":1}
2011
False Trail
False Trail as Erik Bäckström
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2009
Storm
Storm as Jonas Dahlberg
{"id":224005,"title":"Angel","year":"2008","character":"Rick","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/angel-2008","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_224005.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_224005.jpg"},"released":1}
2008
Angel
Angel as Rick
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2007
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2006
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2005
One Step Behind
One Step Behind as Wallander
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2004
{"id":221379,"title":"Gossip","year":"2000","character":"Magnus Wiktorsson","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/gossip-2000","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_221379.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_221379.jpg"},"released":1}
2000
Gossip
Gossip as Magnus Wiktorsson
{"id":226864,"title":"Under the Sun","year":"1998","character":"Olof","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/under-the-sun","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_226864.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_226864.jpg"},"released":1}
1998
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1996
The Hunters
The Hunters as Erik Bäckström
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1995
The Hounds of Riga
The Hounds of Riga as Kurt Wallander
{"id":58849,"title":"Roseanna","year":"1993","character":"Gunvald Larsson","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/roseanna","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_58849.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_58849.jpg"},"released":1}
1993
Roseanna
Roseanna as Gunvald Larsson
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The Slingshot
The Slingshot as Prisoner