Thomas Hanzon, a renowned Swedish actor, was born on July 20, 1962, in the vibrant city of Stockholm, located in the Stockholm County of Sweden. Prior to pursuing a career in acting, Hanzon had a successful stint as a professional football player.
In the early years of his acting career, Hanzon co-founded a theatre group called Theather Camelont, which was based in Stockholm and active until 1985. The group was mentored by the accomplished actor Allan Edwall, who played a significant role in Hanzon's development as an artist.
Hanzon made his stage debut in the show "Arnold" at the Stockholm House of Culture & City Theatre. He subsequently joined the esteemed Royal Dramatic Theatre in 1989, where he appeared in the play "Dangerous Liaisons" and has remained a part of the theatre company ever since. During his time at the theatre, Hanzon has had the privilege of working with renowned directors such as Ingmar Bergman, Arthur Miller, Michael Thalheimer, and Lars Norén.
Hanzon's big-screen debut came with the movie "Nionde kompaniet" in 1987. Since then, he has appeared in over 20 Swedish feature films, including "Faithless" (2000),"Medicinen" (2014),"Vägen ut" (1999),and "Once in a Lifetime" (2000).
On television, Hanzon has participated in over 40 Swedish TV shows, such as "Private Confessions" (1996),"The Sandhamn Murders" (2010),"Anna Holt - Polis" (1996),and "Zonen" (1996). He has also appeared in a few German TV shows.
In addition to his acting career, Hanzon has been involved in various film juries, including the International Emmy Awards in 2016 and the Stockholm International Film Festival.
