Gustaf Hammarsten

Carl Gustaf Hammarsten (born 2 September 1967) is a Swedish film, television and theatre actor. He is internationally known for his role in Brüno (2009) as the title character's sidekick and gay lover.

Career

Film

He has appeared in more than ten films, starting with 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. He has a small role in the movie Old (2021)

Hammarsten made his international film début in Brüno (2009) as Lutz, the title character's sidekick. He has since appeared as the young Harald in David Fincher's remake of The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo, Kursk, Old, Lord of Chaos and Stockholm.

In 2023 he appeared in Together 99 (Tillsammans 99), reprising his role as Göran from Together.

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. He participated in the Let's Dance 2018 broadcast on TV4.

Theatre

Hammarsten is connected with the Stockholm City Theatre.

References

External links

• Gustaf Hammarsten at IMDb
• Gustaf Hammarsten at the Swedish Film Database
• Database (undated). "Gustaf Hammarsten". Profile from Variety. Accessed 14 January 2010.
• Murray, Rebecca (undated). "Bruno Premiere Photo: Gustaf Hammarsten" Archived 2009-08-02 at the Wayback Machine. (Photograph of Hammarsten at Brüno première in Los Angeles, California, 25 June 2009.) about.com. Accessed 14 January 2010.