Jakob Eklund
Biography
Jakob Eklund is a Swedish actor. Born on 21 February 1962, in Gothenburg, Sweden, he is known for his acting work in film, television, and stage productions. Eklund has appeared in a significant number of credits, totaling 64. His acting career has involved portraying a fictional police officer in a series of films. He has worked with his wife, Marie Richardson, in several of these films. Eklund's acting credits span multiple genres and mediums, with a notable focus on Swedish film and television productions.
Career overview
Jakob Eklund is a Swedish actor known for his work in film, television, and stage. He has a significant body of work, with 64 known credits to his name. Eklund's acting career spans multiple genres, with a notable focus on portraying a fictional police officer in a series of films.
The majority of Eklund's credits are in film, with a notable subset of 20 movies featuring him in the role of a police officer. His on-screen partner in these films is Marie Richardson, who also appears in a trilogy of films titled The Third Wave, Executive Protection, and Zero Tolerance. Richardson's character is depicted as Eklund's on-screen girlfriend in these films, as well as in 17 additional movies about the same character.
Eklund's career has been marked by his versatility as an actor, with a wide range of credits across film and television. His work has been recognized by audiences and critics alike, with a content score of 100 on The Movie Database. This high rating indicates a strong level of appreciation for Eklund's performances, and suggests that he is a respected and accomplished actor in his field.
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Career timeline
Full Filmography
64 titles- Beck 46 - The Crying Cop (2022) as Börje Järnlund
- The Machinery (2020) as Henrik Hulten
- Cold Courage (2020) as Berg
- Honour (2019) as Klas Botvid
- My Life as a Comedian (2019) as Stefan
- Filmen om Alexander (2018) as Self
- Tillsammans med Strömstedts (2017) as Himself
- Johan Falk: Silent Diplomacy (2015) as Johan Falk
- Johan Falk: The End (2015) as Johan Falk
- Johan Falk: From the Ashes into the Fire (2015) as Johan Falk
- Johan Falk: Blood Diamonds (2015) as Johan Falk
- Johan Falk: Lockdown (2015) as Johan Falk
- Johan Falk: Kodnamn: Lisa (2013) as Johan Falk
- Johan Falk: Spelets regler (2012) as Johan Falk
- Johan Falk: Barninfiltratören (2012) as Johan Falk
- Johan Falk: Alla råns moder (2012) as Johan Falk
- Johan Falk: De 107 patrioterna (2012) as Johan Falk
- Johan Falk: Organizatsija Karayan (2012) as Johan Falk
- Out of Bounds (2011) as Nathan
- House of Angels - Third Time Lucky (2010) as Mårten Flogfält
- Johan Falk (2009) as Johan Falk
- Johan Falk: GSI - Gruppen för särskilda insatser (2009) as Johan Falk
- Johan Falk: Leo Gaut (2009) as Johan Falk
- Johan Falk: Vapenbröder (2009) as Johan Falk
- Johan Falk: The Outlaws (2009) as Johan Falk
- Johan Falk: Operation Näktergal (2009) as Johan Falk
- Johan Falk: National Target (2009) as Johan Falk
- Heaven's Heart (2008) as Ulf
- Grown Ups (2008) as Per
- August (2007) as Olle Montanus
- Solstorm (2007) as Måns Wenngren
- Black Island Sisters (2007) as Micke
- Möbelhandlarens dotter (2006) as Frank Tidman
- Brothers: The Return (2006) as Petter
- Wallander: The Joker (2006) as Frank Borg
- Susanne Goes Single (2006)
- Wallander (2005) as Frank Borg
- The Third Wave (2003) as Johan Falk
- Daybreak (2003) as Rickard
- Tusenbröder (2002)
- Laura Trenter Presents (2002) as Fredrik Ståhl
- A Love Affair (2002) as Måns
- Anderssons älskarinna (2001) as Lars Andersson
- Executive Protection (2001) as Johan Falk
- The Birthday (2000) as Erik
- Zero Tolerance (1999) as Johan Falk
- Deadly Drift (1999) as Hansson
- Pip-Larssons (1998) as Patrik Larsson
- Selma & Johanna - en roadmovie (1997) as Göran
- Run for Your Life (1997) as Erik
- Such Is Life (1996) as Paul Karlsson
- To Steal a Thief (1996) as Karl
- Bert: The Last Virgin (1995) as Benny Frisk
- En uppgörelse i den undre världen (1995) as Tommy
- Like It Never Was Before (1995) as Harry
- House of Angels: The Second Summer (1994) as Mårten Flogfält
- Pillertrillaren (1994) as David Lesser
- Snoken (1993) as Ostric
- Pariserhjulet (1993) as Mårten
- House of Angels (1992) as Mårten Flogfält
- The Guldbagge Awards (1981) as Self
- Johan Falk 18 as Johan Falk
- Johan Falk 19 as Johan Falk
- Johan Falk 20 as Johan Falk
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Jakob Eklund best known for?
Jakob Eklund is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Out of Bounds (2011), Wallander (2005), Once Upon a Wheel (1971), Phantasm (1979).
When and where was Jakob Eklund born?
Jakob Eklund was born on February 21, 1962 in Gothenburg, Sweden.
How many credits does Jakob Eklund have?
Jakob Eklund has accumulated over 64 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1981 to 2022.
What is Jakob Eklund's background in cinema and television?
Jakob Eklund is a Swedish actor. Born on 21 February 1962, in Gothenburg, Sweden, he is known for his acting work in film, television, and stage productions. Eklund has appeared in a significant number of credits, totaling 64. His acting career has involved portraying a fictional police officer in a series of films. He...
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Age in their best-rated roles
- Wallander (2005) as Frank Borg — aged about 43
- Out of Bounds (2011) as Nathan — aged about 49
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