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Robert GustafssonSwedish actor and writer, member of the comedy troupe 'Killinggänget'
Date of Birth: 20.12.1964
Country:  Sweden |
Content:
- Robert Gustafsson: The Swedish King of Comedy
- Killinggänget and Beyond
- Some of his most memorable roles with Killinggänget include:
- Solo Success and Parodies
- Film director Ingmar Bergman
Robert Gustafsson: The Swedish King of Comedy
Early Life and CareerRobert Gustafsson was born on December 20, 1964, in Katrineholm, a small industrial town in Sweden. His father was a furniture mover, and his mother was a homemaker. Gustafsson has an older brother who passed away a decade ago due to heart complications. In 1970, the family relocated to Skövde, where Gustafsson spent his formative years.
From 1975 to 1980, Gustafsson participated in bicycle racing. His comedic career began in the late 1970s when he joined comedian Runo Sundberg's revue in Skövde. In 1988, he married Lotta Gustafsson, with whom he has two sons, Valentin and John.
Killinggänget and Beyond
Gustafsson rose to prominence as a member of the comedy troupe Killinggänget, which was known for its satirical sketches and pop culture references. However, Gustafsson's own comedic style often leaned more towards traditional and physical comedy, with exaggerated characters and a knack for imitating diverse voices and accents.
Some of his most memorable roles with Killinggänget include:
Greger, an openly gay firefighter who wears a plaid kiltA range of elderly characters, a persona Gustafsson excels in portraying
Solo Success and Parodies
Outside Killinggänget, Gustafsson has created equally memorable characters, such as Bertil, a hapless gardener who hosts his own TV show, "Lost in My Own Garden." Inspired by a real-life gardening show where the host accidentally sliced his thumb with a knife and continued unabashedly, the character also draws influences from Dan Aykroyd's parody of Julia Child.
Gustafsson is also a master of impersonation, with notable parodies including:
Film director Ingmar Bergman
Actor Sven WollterPrime Ministers Göran Persson and Carl Bildt
Accolades and Controversies
Robert Gustafsson has been a mainstay in Swedish comedy, appearing in numerous television series and films. He has also worked on Norwegian television. In 2004, he won a Guldbagge Award for Best Actor in a Leading Role for his performance in "Four Shades of Brown."
However, Gustafsson has also faced criticism. In 2014, a sketch portraying a Sami, an indigenous group in Sweden, resulted in accusations of racism.
