Björn Kjellman
- Known For
- Acting
- Born
- June 4, 1963 in Östra Grevie, Malmöhus län, Sweden
- Active Years
- 1959–2026 (68 Years)
- Total Credits
- 84 credits in database
Biography
John Björn Sture Kjellman is a Swedish actor and singer born on June 4, 1963, in Östra Grevie, Scania, Sweden. His acting credits include roles in Swedish movies such as Adam & Eva, Klassfesten, and Livet är en schlager. In Livet är en schlager, he plays a Melodifestivalen-obsessed transvestite who is the brother to the character played by Helena Bergström. Kjellman is also known for his work in Vägen ut, Old, New, Borrowed and Blue, and Once in a Lifetime. He participated in Melodifestivalen 2006 and reached the final, where he finished second from last. He attended Teaterhögskolan i Malmö from 1983 to 1987 and made his stage debut in 1986 at Stockholms stadsteater in the play Affären Danton.
Career overview
John Björn Sture Kjellman is a Swedish actor and singer born on June 4, 1963, in Östra Grevie, Scania, Sweden. His acting career includes roles in Swedish films such as Adam & Eva, Klassfesten, and Livet är en schlager. In the movie Livet är en schlager, he plays a transvestite who is obsessed with Melodifestivalen and is the brother to the character played by Helena Bergström, who participates in the Swedish Melodifestivalen.
Kjellman is also known for his work in Vägen ut, Old, New, Borrowed and Blue, and Once in a Lifetime. His stage debut occurred in 1986 at the Stockholms stadsteater in the play Affären Danton. He attended the Teaterhögskolan i Malmö from 1983 to 1987, where he was in the same class as Rikard Wolff and Gerhard Hoberstorfer.
Beyond his film and stage work, Kjellman has participated in Melodifestivalen. In the 2006 edition of the competition, he reached the final and finished second from last. He has a total of 83 known credits listed on The Movie Database.
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Career timeline
Full Filmography
84 titles- Je m'appelle Agneta (2026) as Magnus
- Resan till Piemonte (2026)
- All and Eva (2024) as Prästen
- Out of Touch (2022) as Göran
- Tuesday Club (2022) as Sten
- Prejudice and Pride: Swedish Film Queer (2022) as Self
- Göta Canal 4: Win or Disappear (2022) as Slussvärd
- Love & Anarchy (2020) as Ronny Johansson
- Asphalt Burning (2020) as Svenske Roy
- All Against All (2019) as Himself - Contestant
- Över Atlanten (2019) as Self
- Honour (2019) as Harald
- Delhis vackraste händer (2017) as Gøran Borg
- Satisfaction 1720 (2016) as Von Holstein
- I Love You: A Divorce Comedy (2016) as Gustaf
- Vem var du Axel Ebbe? (2016) as Axel Ebbe (brev)
- Sverige er fantastisk (2015) as Ingvar
- Strange Heaven (2015) as Lars Gustafsson
- Nugammalt (2013) as Self
- Livet i Bokstavslandet (2013)
- Pluras jul (2013) as Self
- Don't Ever Wipe Tears Without Gloves (2012) as Berättarröst
- Annika Bengtzon: Crime Reporter (2012) as Anders Schyman
- Annika Bengtzon: Crime Reporter - Studio Sex (2012) as Anders Schyman
- 30 Degrees in February (2012) as Anders
- Annika Bengtzon: Crime Reporter - Lifetime (2012) as Anders Schyman
- Nobel's Last Will (2012) as Anders Schyman
- Annika Bengtzon: Crime Reporter - A Place in the Sun (2012) as Anders Schyman
- Annika Bengtzon: Crime Reporter - The Red Wolf (2012) as Anders Schyman
- Annika Bengtzon: Crime Reporter - Prime Time (2012) as Anders Schyman
- Gone (2011) as Stefan
- With Every Heartbeat (2011) as Priest
- Behind Blue Skies (2010) as Nils
- Four More Years (2010) as David Holst
- Who Do You Think You Are? (2009) as Himself
- The Murders (2009) as Max
- Oskar, Oskar (2009) as Oskar
- The Fur (2008) as Dr Henck
- Wonderful and Loved by All (2007) as Björn Kjellman
- Robins (2006) as Self - Guest
- Stjärnorna på slottet (2006)
- Doobidoo (2005) as Self
- Popular Music (2004) as Greger
- The Ketchup Effect (2004) as Krister
- Old, New, Borrowed and Blue (2003) as Thomsen
- The Reunion (2002) as Magnus Edquist
- As White as in Snow (2001) as Erik Magnusson
- The Dog Hotel (2000) as Ke Ping (voice)
- Once in a Lifetime (2000) as "Candy Darling", Kenny
- Peter-No-Tail and the Big Treasure Hunt (2000) as Pelle Svanslös
- Breaking Out (1999) as Reine
- Zingo (1998) as Zingo
- Så ska det låta (1997) as Self
- Skärgårdsdoktorn (1997) as Markus Åhlund
- Pelle Svanslös (1997) as Pelle Svanslös
- Adam & Eva (1997) as Adam
- Hundarna i Riga (1996) as Blomman
- All Things Fair (1995) as Sigge
- Mördare utan ansikte (1995) as Blomman
- The Dogs of Riga (1995) as Blomman
- Melodifestivalen 40 år (1995) as Self
- Melodifestivalen 40 år (1995) Writer
- Just You and Me (1994) as Douglas Jarnemyr
- The Shadow of Freedom (1994) as Lasse Eriksson
- Blod & persikor (1993) as Hotellreceptionist
- Chefen fru Ingeborg (1993)
- The Best Intentions (1992) as Ernst Åkerblom
- En komikers uppväxt (1992)
- En komikers uppväxt (1992)
- Svart Lucia (1992) as Max
- Fasadklättraren (1991) as Phillip Morell
- Joker (1991) as Cervall
- Riktiga män bär alltid slips (1991) as René
- T. Sventon och fallet Isabella (1991) as radioröst
- Fasadklättraren (1991) as Phillip Morell
- The Guardian Angel (1990) as Welja, his son
- The Twelve Months of the Summer (1988) as Young Roger
- Rat Winter (1988)
- Hip Hip Hurrah! (1987) as Johan Krouthén
- The Mozart Brothers (1986) as Håkan
- Jane Horney (1985) as Janes Brother
- The Guldbagge Awards (1981) as Self
- Julkalendern (1960) as Pelle Svanslös
- Melodifestivalen (1959) as Self
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Björn Kjellman best known for?
Björn Kjellman is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Je m'appelle Agneta (2026), Tuesday Club (2022), Göta Canal 4: Win or Disappear (2022), Love & Anarchy (2020).
When and where was Björn Kjellman born?
Björn Kjellman was born on June 4, 1963 in Östra Grevie, Malmöhus län, Sweden.
How many credits does Björn Kjellman have?
Björn Kjellman has accumulated over 84 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1959 to 2026.
What is Björn Kjellman's background in cinema and television?
John Björn Sture Kjellman is a Swedish actor and singer born on June 4, 1963, in Östra Grevie, Scania, Sweden. His acting credits include roles in Swedish movies such as Adam & Eva, Klassfesten, and Livet är en schlager. In Livet är en schlager, he plays a Melodifestivalen-obsessed transvestite who is the brother to th...
Björn Kjellman by the numbers
Age in their best-rated roles
- Över Atlanten (2019) as Self — aged about 56
- Robins (2006) as Self - Guest — aged about 43
- Skärgårdsdoktorn (1997) as Markus Åhlund — aged about 34
- Love & Anarchy (2020) as Ronny Johansson — aged about 57
- With Every Heartbeat (2011) as Priest — aged about 48
- Julkalendern (1960) as Pelle Svanslös — aged about 2
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