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Daniel Alfredson was born in Stockholm, Sweden on May 23, 1959. Daniel Alfredson is a film director, screenwriter and film producer. That works out to 67 years old in 2026. Recorded honors include Guldbagge Award for Best Screenplay (1993) and Guldbagge Award for Best Director (1997).
My Take
Daniel Alfredson earns my respect because directing two-thirds of the Millennium trilogy is no small inheritance to carry. Translating Stieg Larsson's bleak, dense Nordic world into something cinematic that holds together takes real craft. What raises him further for me is the Guldbagge for Best Screenplay alongside that Best Director nod. A filmmaker who can write tends to see the whole story, not just the frame, and that's the kind of director I trust. Producer, screenwriter, occasional actor too, he's the quiet Swedish journeyman who keeps the whole machine running, and I'm a fan.
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1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Daniel Alfredson
- Name (Japanese)
- ダニエル・アルフレッドソン
- Reading
- だにえる・あるふれっどそん
- Born
- May 23, 1959 (age 67)
- Origin
- Stockholm, Sweden
- Occupation
- film director / screenwriter / film producer / actor / director
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Gemini / Boar
2. Background
Awards & achievements
- 1993 Guldbagge Award for Best Screenplay
- 1997 Guldbagge Award for Best Director
3. Links
4. About this entry
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Frequently asked questions
When was Daniel Alfredson born?
Born May 23, 1959 (age 67).
Where is Daniel Alfredson from?
Daniel Alfredson is from Stockholm, Sweden.
What does Daniel Alfredson do?
Daniel Alfredson works as film director, screenwriter, film producer, actor, director.
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