Photo: Lena_Olin_and_Lasse_Hallström.jpg: Jan Videren from Stockholm, Sweden derivative work: RanZag (talk) / CC BY 2.0 (source: Wikimedia Commons)
Lasse Hallström is a film director, screenwriter and film editor, born on June 2, 1946 in Johannes parish, Stockholm County, Sweden. As of 2026, Lasse Hallström is 80 years old. Awards on record include Guldbagge Honorary Award (2024).
My Take
Lasse Hallström is, to me, a master of quiet empathy. From My Life as a Dog to What's Eating Gilbert Grape, The Cider House Rules and Chocolat, he trusts small human gestures to carry enormous emotional weight rather than relying on spectacle. I find it delightful that he began by directing nearly all of ABBA's music videos before crossing into world cinema and Hollywood, all while keeping his gentle, character-first instincts intact. In an industry that rewards bombast, his steady faith in ordinary people and their tenderness feels almost radical, and that is exactly why his films age so gracefully.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Lasse Hallström
- Name (Japanese)
- ラッセ・ハルストレム
- Reading
- らっせ・はるすとれむ
- Born
- June 2, 1946 (age 80)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Gemini / Dog
- Origin
- Johannes parish, Stockholm County, Sweden
- Occupation
- film director / screenwriter / film editor / television director / music video director
2. Background
Awards & achievements
- 2024 Guldbagge Honorary Award
3. Links
4. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-19
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was Lasse Hallström born?
Born June 2, 1946 (age 80).
Where is Lasse Hallström from?
Lasse Hallström is from Johannes parish, Stockholm County, Sweden.
What does Lasse Hallström do?
Lasse Hallström works as film director, screenwriter, film editor, television director, music video director.
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