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Mats Långbacka

Known For
Acting
Born
September 19, 1963 in Helsinki, Finland
Active Years
1988–2021 (34 Years)
Total Credits
37 credits in database
Acting Born Sep 19, 1963 Helsinki, Finland 37 credits
37
Total Credits
1988–2021
34 Years Career Span
8
Vault Titles
10
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Biography

Subject: Mats Långbacka.
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Name: Mats Långbacka (also Mats Anders Långbacka).
Birth Date: 19 September 1963.
Birth Place: Helsinki, Finland (Helsingfors).
Professions: Actor, producer, screenwriter (manusförfattare).
Known for/Credits: Glenn (2008), Hamilton (1998), Moomins on the Riviera (2014), Commander Hamilton (1998), Hamilton (2001).
Family: Father is director Ralf Långbacka. Grandfather is writer Runar Långbacka (Source 4) or teacher Runar Långbacka (Source 5). Previously married to Kaija Penttala.
Education: Studied at Teatterikorkeakoulu 1983–1987.
Ethnicity/Identity: Finland-Swedish (suomenruotsalainen / finlandssvensk).

Mats Anders Långbacka is a Finland-Swedish actor, producer, and screenwriter born on September 19, 1963, in Helsinki, Finland. He is known for his work in Glenn (2008), Hamilton (1998), and Moomins on the Riviera (2014). Other credits include Commander Hamilton (1998) and Hamilton (2001). He studied at Teatterikorkeakoulu from 1983 to 1987. Långbacka is the son of director Ralf Långbacka and the grandson of Runar Långbacka. He was previously married to Kaija Penttala.
"Mats Anders Långbacka is a Finland-Swedish actor, producer, and screenwriter born on September 19, 196

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Career

Career overview

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Name: Mats Långbacka (also Mats Anders Långbacka).
Birth: September 19, 1963, in Helsinki, Finland.
Occupations: Actor, producer, screenwriter (manusförfattare).
Known for: Glenn (2008), Hamilton (1998), Moomins on the Riviera (2014), Commander Hamilton (1998), Hamilton (2001).
Family: Father is director Ralf Långbacka; grandfather is writer/teacher Runar Långbacka.
Education: Studied at Teatterikorkeakoulu (Theatre Academy) from 1983–1987.
Credits: 34 known credits (TMDB).
Personal: Previously married to Kaija Penttala.
Paragraph 1: Personal Background and Education.
Mats Anders Långbacka was born on September 19, 1963, in Helsinki, Finland. He is a Swedish-speaking actor, producer, and screenwriter. His father was the director Ralf Långbacka, and his grandfather was the writer and teacher Runar Långbacka. Regarding his professional training, Långbacka studied at the Theatre Academy between 1983 and 1987.
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Långbacka's career in the film industry includes 34 known credits. He is recognized for his work in several productions, including the film Glenn released in 2008. His filmography also features Hamilton from 1998, Commander Hamilton from 1998, and Hamilton from 2001. Additionally, he is known for his involvement in Moomins on the Riviera in 2014.
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Långbacka was previously married to Kaija Penttala.
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Mats Anders Långbacka was born on September 19, 1963, in Helsinki, Finland. He is a Swedish-speaking actor, producer, and screenwriter. He is the son of director Ralf Långbacka and the grandson of the writer and teacher Runar Långbacka. Långbacka pursued formal training in his craft, studying at the Theatre Academy from 1983 to 1987.

Throughout his career, Långbacka has accumulated 34 known credits. He is recognized for his work in several notable productions, including the 2008 film Glenn. His filmography includes titles such as Hamilton from 1998, Commander Hamilton from 1998, and Hamilton from 2001. He is also known for his work in Moomins on the Riviera, which was released in 2014. In addition to his acting roles, he has worked as a producer and screenwriter.

Långbacka was previously married to Kaija Penttala.
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Career timeline

Kentän laidallaKentän laidalla · ProducerKentän laidalla · Creator
Kakarat
Of Roads · Producer
Moomins on the RivieraKohta 18
The Disciple · Producer
Almost 18
Inget Ljus i TunnelnThe InspectorIris · Producer
Der Kommissar und das MeerDer Kommissar und das MeerSydänjääDie Frau vom Checkpoint CharlieLast Stop
The Leaning Tower
Frozen Land
The Return of the Dancing Master
Beatlehem
Paholaisen tytär
Lapin kullan kimallus
Sincerely Yours in Cold BloodLepakko – Upstairs DownstairsHylätyt talot, autiot pihat
Nya tiderLapin kullan kimallus
HamiltonS:t Mikael
KotikatuÄlskar älskar inteVendetta
RoutasydänHarjunpää ja kiusantekijät
Fem skott i senaten
Ihmiselon ihanuus ja kurjuus

Full Filmography

37 titles
  • Kentän laidalla (2021) as Helge Cadenius
  • Kentän laidalla (2021) Producer
  • Kentän laidalla (2021) Creator
  • Kakarat (2020) as Henrik Sundström
  • Of Roads (2015) Producer
  • Moomins on the Riviera (2014) as Muumipappa (voice)
  • Kohta 18 (2014) as Jonin isäpuoli
  • The Disciple (2013) Producer
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  • Almost 18 (2012) as Joni's stepfather
  • Inget Ljus i Tunneln (2011)
  • The Inspector (2011) as Työkaveri
  • Iris (2011) Producer
  • Der Kommissar und das Meer (2007) as Johann Norum
  • Der Kommissar und das Meer (2007) as Vincent Sunberg
  • Sydänjää (2007) as Jarmo Geisler
  • Die Frau vom Checkpoint Charlie (2007) as Polizist
  • Last Stop (2007)
  • The Leaning Tower (2006) as Olavi
  • Frozen Land (2005) as Rikospoliisi Elinan kotona
  • The Return of the Dancing Master (2004) as Erik
  • Beatlehem (2003) as Kaupunginjohtaja Rantala
  • Paholaisen tytär (2002) as Juhani Saloluoto
  • Lapin kullan kimallus (2001) as Konrad Lihr
  • Sincerely Yours in Cold Blood (2000) as Timo
  • Lepakko – Upstairs Downstairs (2000) as himself
  • Hylätyt talot, autiot pihat (2000) as Aarne Heikkilä
  • Nya tider (1999) as Pål Möller
  • Lapin kullan kimallus (1999) as Konrad Lihr
  • Hamilton (1998) as Åke Stålhandske
  • S:t Mikael (1998) as Jörgen Cedermark
  • Kotikatu (1995) as Juho Huovinen
  • Älskar älskar inte (1995) as Kjell, doctor
  • Vendetta (1995) as Åke Stålhandske
  • Routasydän (1993) as Aaro Holvisalo
  • Harjunpää ja kiusantekijät (1993) as Jari Lehikoinen
  • Fem skott i senaten (1992) as Eugen Schauman
  • Ihmiselon ihanuus ja kurjuus (1988) as Juhani Lepaa

Frequently Asked Questions

What movies or TV shows is Mats Långbacka best known for?

Mats Långbacka is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including In the Land of Leadale (2022), Der Kommissar und das Meer (2007), Der Kommissar und das Meer (2007), The Return of the Dancing Master (2004).

When and where was Mats Långbacka born?

Mats Långbacka was born on September 19, 1963 in Helsinki, Finland.

How many credits does Mats Långbacka have?

Mats Långbacka has accumulated over 37 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1988 to 2021.

What is Mats Långbacka's background in cinema and television?

Subject: Mats Långbacka. Goal: Write a 90-130 word factual identity profile (Acting). Constraints: Use ONLY provided facts. No invention. No markdown/formatting. Plain prose. No headings/preamble/JSON/quotes. Neutral, encyclopedic tone. Word count target: 90-130 words. Name: Mats Långbacka (also Mats Anders Långbacka)....

Mats Långbacka by the numbers

37credits
22films
15TV series
1988–2021active years

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