Joel Kinnaman

Actor in 'The Killing' and 'Altered Carbon'

Joel Kinnaman - Actor in 'The Killing' and 'Altered Carbon'
Born

November 25th, 1979
45 years ago

Category

Performers & Entertainers

Country

Sweden

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Born in Sweden, this actor gained prominence for roles in both television and film. Significant early work included playing detective Stephen Holder in the series 'The Killing', which earned critical acclaim. The portrayal of the lead character in 'Altered Carbon', a science fiction series, further established his presence in the entertainment industry. Kinnaman also starred in films such as 'RoboCop' and 'Suicide Squad', showcasing versatility across different genres. He has appeared in both Swedish and American productions, building a robust career.

Played Stephen Holder in 'The Killing'

Starred as Takeshi Kovacs in 'Altered Carbon'

Featured in 'RoboCop' as Alex Murphy

Acted as Rick Flag in 'Suicide Squad'

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