Björn Gustafsson

Lars Björn Gustafsson, born on 19 February 1986 in Gothenburg, Sweden, is a versatile comedian and actor whose career has spanned over two decades. He grew up in a creative environment and later enrolled at the Calle Flygares Theater School in Stockholm, where he honed his acting skills. Before appearing on screen, Gustafsson made his stand‑up debut in 2005 at Bungy Comedy, a club dedicated to beginners, quickly gaining a reputation for his quick wit and physical humor. The following year he intensified his craft at Standup Star, a renowned school that had also produced Swedish comedy figures such as Özz Nûjen and Jakob Öqvist. His first film role arrived in 2006 with the Swedish crime thriller Beck – Flickan i jordkällaren, marking the transition from stage to screen. Throughout the early years he balanced theater training with frequent television appearances, establishing a solid foundation for his multifaceted career. Gustafsson’s national fame surged after his memorable participation in Melodifestivalen 2008, where he performed a humorous love song to host Kristian Luuk’s girlfriend Carina Berg, a moment that sparked widespread media attention and even made Berg blush on live TV. He later announced Sweden’s Eurovision votes, cementing his role as a beloved television personality. A viral joke about World of Warcraft on the satirical panel show Parlamentet exposed him to an international audience, with the clip circulating on YouTube and being subtitled in multiple languages. In March 2008 Aftonbladet readers voted him Sweden’s funniest man, a title he carried into high‑profile events such as the 44th Guldbagge Awards and the Svenska idrottsgalan. From 2016 to 2017 he crossed the Atlantic to play Don in the American series People of Earth, showcasing his adaptability to English‑language productions. Most recently, in 2024 he returned to Melodifestivalen as a pause‑act entertainer, sharing the stage once again with Carina Berg. His filmography also includes cult favorites like Kenny Begins, Kung Fury, and the upcoming The Penguin Lessons (2024), reflecting a career that blends comedy, drama, and genre‑bending projects.