Personal details
- Birth Date: 1971-03-11
- Height: 6′ (1.83 m)
- Birth Location: Salem, Stockholms län, Sweden
- Professions: Actor, Writer, Music Department
Jonas Karlsson, born in the early ‘70s out in Salem, Sweden, has been around the block when it comes to acting and storytelling. Not exactly a household name everywhere, but if you’re into Scandinavian film or gritty European thrillers, you’ve probably seen him pop up. He’s got this way of sinking into characters that aren’t always likable, but damn, they’re fascinating. You might recognize him from “The Snowman” (2017)—yeah, that one with Michael Fassbender, all snowy and weird and kind of haunting. Karlsson played a supporting role there, but he never fades into the background. There’s always this edge, like he’s hiding something under the surface. But he’s not just about dark thrillers. He starred in “Cockpit” (2012), a Swedish comedy that’s totally different—think quirky, offbeat, and a little bit bonkers. The guy has range. He’s flipped between drama and comedy with zero hesitation, showing up in TV projects too, like “Harmonica” (2022). That one’s a bit under the radar, but it’s got heart—musicians, old friendships, messy lives. He’s not afraid to play characters who are prickly or even a bit lost, which honestly just makes them more real. Besides acting, Jonas has written a bunch of stories and books—yeah, the guy’s a published author. So, whether he’s on screen or scribbling down pages, he brings this raw, unpredictable energy that sticks with you.
Living with his wife and daughter in Södermalm, Stockholm, things seem pretty normal on the surface. But, honestly, there’s more bubbling underneath than anyone expects. The city’s got this weird vibe—modern, sure, but there’s history lurking in every alley. Days are filled with routine stuff, work, school runs, grabbing coffee at some overpriced café. Nights, though, that’s when secrets crawl out. Arguments echo through those old apartment walls. Relationships? Yeah, they’re messy. He tries to keep it together, but fatherhood and marriage throw curveballs. Sometimes he wonders if he’s cut out for all this responsibility. The tension between wanting something more and settling for what he’s got—that’s the real drama. Stockholm’s cold, but sometimes it’s the distance between him and his family that feels even icier. Every choice he makes ripples out, and honestly, he’s just trying not to drown in it all.
March 11, 1971
6′ (1.83 m)
Konidela Ram Charan
Salem, Stockholms län, Sweden
54 years old