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My Take
What I admire most about Joel Kinnaman is how he turned a very Scandinavian restraint into a Hollywood asset. Plenty of actors shout to be noticed; he does the opposite, letting stillness and a flicker of the eyes carry whole scenes. His break in Easy Money showed a gift for playing men whose confidence is one bad decision from collapse, and he has kept mining that vein in American crime and science-fiction roles ever since. I find his bilingual career fascinating too — he never abandoned Swedish cinema, which keeps his instincts honest. He is, to me, the model of a working actor: unflashy, consistent, and quietly magnetic.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Joel Kinnaman
- Name (Japanese)
- ヨエル・キナマン
- Reading
- よえる・きなまん
- Born
- November 25, 1979 (age 46)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Sagittarius / Goat
- Origin
- Stockholm, Sweden
- Occupation
- actor / television actor / film actor
2. Background
Awards & achievements
- Guldbagge Awards
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was Joel Kinnaman born?
Born November 25, 1979 (age 46).
Where is Joel Kinnaman from?
Joel Kinnaman is from Stockholm, Sweden.
What does Joel Kinnaman do?
Joel Kinnaman works as actor, television actor, film actor.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-11
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