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Swedish actor
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Male
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2 September 1967(Stockholm, Stockholm Municipality, Stockholm County, Sweden)
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The details
Biography
Introduction
Carl Gustaf Hammarsten (born 2 September 1967) is a Swedish film, television and theatre actor.
Career
Film
He has appeared in more than ten films starting with his first appearance in a small role in The Best Intentions (1992) directed by Bille August. He is best known for his appearance in Together (2000) directed by Lukas Moodysson.
Hammarsten made his international film début in Brüno (2009) as Lutz, the title character's sidekick.
Television
In Swedish television he became known through the comedy show Cleo. He has also made numerous appearances in television programs. He appeared in the first episode of Crimes of Passion. Since 2013 he acts in the series Fröken Frimans krig.
Theatre
Hammarsten is connected with the Stockholm City Theatre.