Dr. Alban
- Known For
- Acting
- Born
- August 26, 1957 in Oguta, Imo, Nigeria
- Active Years
- 1959–2026 (68 Years)
- Total Credits
- 22 credits in database
Biography
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Name: Dr. Alban (stage name), Alban Uzoma Nwapa, Alban Uzoma Nwapa Muwanga, Alban Nwapa.
Born: August 26, 1957, in Oguta, Imo, Nigeria.
Nationality: Nigerian-Swedish / Nigerian-born Swedish.
Occupations: Musician, producer, actor, composer, rapper, dentist (tandläkare).
Record Label: Dr. Records.
Music Style: Eurodance/hip-hop reggae with a dancehall style.
Music Achievements: Sold an estimated 16 million records worldwide; famous for 1992 hit "It's My Life" from the album One Love.
Acting Credits: Filth (2013), Blended (2014), Rhino (2021); Soundtrack: Filth.
Personal: Previously married to Katrine Hermansson; resides in Östermalm, Stockholm.
Draft 1: Dr. Alban, also known as Alban Uzoma Nwapa or Alban Nwapa, is a Nigerian-born Swedish musician, producer, and actor. Born on August 26, 1957, in Oguta, Imo, Nigeria, he is the owner of the record label Dr. Records. His music is described as Eurodance/hip-hop reggae with a dancehall style, and he has sold an estimated 16 million records worldwide. He is most famous for his 1992 hit It's My Life from the album One Love. As an actor and composer, his credits include the films Filth (2013), Blended (2014), and
Career overview
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Task: Write a career overview of Dr. Alban (specifically focusing on Acting as requested, though the prompt asks for a "career overview of Dr. Alban (Acting)" which is a bit contradictory if he's primarily a musician, but I must follow the instruction to write a career overview based on the provided text).
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Use ONLY verifiable facts from the provided SYNOPSIS and SOURCES.
No invented titles, names, dates, etc.
Original, neutral, encyclopedic prose.
Plain text only (no markdown, asterisks, headings, bullet points).
Word count: 180-260 words.
Structure: 2-3 short paragraphs.
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Name: Dr. Alban (also known as Alban Nwapa or Ogbuagu Alban Uzoma Nwapa / Alban Uzoma Nwapa Muwanga).
Born: August 26, 1957, in Oguta, Imo, Nigeria.
Nationality: Nigerian-Swedish.
Professions: Musician, producer, actor, composer, rapper, dentist.
Record Label: Dr. Records.
Music Style: Eurodance/hip-hop reggae with a dancehall style.
Music Achievements: Sold an estimated 16 million records worldwide; famous for the 1992 hit "It's My Life" from the album One Love.
Acting Credits:
Soundtrack: Filth.
Known for: Filth (2013), Blended (2014), and Rhino (2021).
Personal: Previously married to Katrine Hermansson.
Paragraph 1: Identity and Music Background.
Dr. Alban, also known as Alban Nwapa or Ogbuagu Alban Uzoma Nwapa, is a Nigerian-Swedish musician, producer, and actor. Born on August 26, 1957, in Oguta, Imo, Nigeria, he is the owner of the record label Dr. Records. His musical style is described as Eurodance, hip-hop reggae, and dancehall. He has sold an estimated 16 million records worldwide and is recognized for his 1992 hit song It's My Life, which appeared on the album One Love.
Paragraph 2: Acting and Other Roles.
In addition to his music career, Dr. Alban is a composer and actor. His acting credits include work on the soundtrack for Filth. He is known for his involvement in the productions Filth (2013), Blended (2014), and Rhino (2021). Beyond his work in music and film, he is also identified as a dentist.
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Para 1: ~75 words.
Para 2: ~55 words.
Total: ~130 words.
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Expanding (carefully):
Dr. Alban, born Ogbuagu Alban Uzoma Nwapa on August 26, 1957, in Oguta, Imo, Nigeria, is a Nigerian-Swedish musician, producer, and actor. He is also known by the name Alban Nwapa or Alban Uzoma Nwapa Muwanga. As a musical artist, he operates his own record label, Dr. Records. His musical output is characterized as Eurodance, hip-hop reggae, and dancehall style. Throughout his career, he has sold an estimated 16 million records globally. He is most recognized for his 1992 hit single It's My Life, which was featured on the album One Love.
In the realm of film and media, Dr. Alban is credited as an actor and composer. His work includes a soundtrack
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Frequent co-stars
Career timeline
Full Filmography
22 titles- Heidifest 2026 (2026) as Self
- Här är ditt kylskåp (2024) as Self
- ABBA: 50 Years of Pop (2024) as Self
- Kiwis große Partynacht (2023) as Self
- E-Type: The way I wanna live (2023) as Self
- This Is Pop (2021) as Self (archive footage)
- Det svenska popundret (2019) as Self
- Sean Banan Inside Seanfrica (2012) as Dr. Alban
- Nittileaks (2011)
- Hitlåtens historia (2010) as Self
- Das Quiz (2008) as Self
- Ett herrans liv (2006) as Self
- Die 90er - Popwunder & Popsünden (2004) as Self
- Dr. Alban: Look Who's Talking! - The Video... And More (1994) as Self
- Fort Boyard Sweden (1990) as Self
- Le monde est à vous (1987) as Self
- ZDF-Fernsehgarten (1986) as Self
- Goldener Löwe (1984) as Self
- Allsång på Skansen (1979) as Self - Guest
- Viña del Mar International Song Festival (1963) as Self - Musical Guest
- Melodifestivalen (1959) as Self
- Melodifestivalen (1959) Songs
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Dr. Alban best known for?
Dr. Alban is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Här är ditt kylskåp (2024), Sean Banan Inside Seanfrica (2012), Family Resemblances (1996), Fångarna på fortet (1990).
When and where was Dr. Alban born?
Dr. Alban was born on August 26, 1957 in Oguta, Imo, Nigeria.
How many credits does Dr. Alban have?
Dr. Alban has accumulated over 22 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1959 to 2026.
What is Dr. Alban's background in cinema and television?
Subject: Dr. Alban (Acting). Goal: Write a factual identity profile. Constraints: Use ONLY provided SYNOPSIS and SOURCES. No invented details (titles, names, dates, etc.). Original, neutral, encyclopedic prose. Plain text only (no markdown, asterisks, headings, bullet points). Word count: 90-130 words. No preamble, no ...
Dr. Alban by the numbers
Age in their best-rated roles
- Fort Boyard Sweden (1990) as Self — aged about 32
- Melodifestivalen (1959) as Self — aged about 1
- Allsång på Skansen (1979) as Self - Guest — aged about 21
- Viña del Mar International Song Festival (1963) as Self - Musical Guest — aged about 5
- ZDF-Fernsehgarten (1986) as Self — aged about 28
- Här är ditt kylskåp (2024) as Self — aged about 66
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