Scandinavian Personalities
Influential people from Scandinavia characterise culture, politics, science and art - then as now. Find out more about the personalities who represent and shape the Scandinavian way of life.
Activists
Greta Thunberg
Greta Thunberg: everything you need to know about the Swedish climate activistGreta Thunberg is one of the best-known climate protection activists of our time. However, the young Swede had to battle numerous hurdles and criticism. Find out all about Greta Thunberg’s work, life and political activism here.
Actors
Max von Sydow
Max von Sydow: everything you need to know about the Swedish film legendSeven decades of acting and around 160 productions: Max von Sydow was considered one of the most talented actors from the far north, who shone in a variety of roles – even if he was denied an Oscar until the end. You can find out all about the Swede’s acting legacy as well as his career and private life here.
Mads Mikkelsen
Mads Mikkelsen: everything you need to know about the Danish Hannibal actor
Inger Nilsson
Inger Nilsson: everything you need to know about the Pippi Longstocking actress- More articles:
- Dolph Lundgren
- Nikolaj Coster-Waldau
- Alicia Vikander
Athletes
Zlatan Ibrahimović
Zlatan Ibrahimović: everything you need to know about the Swedish footballerZlatan Ibrahamović is one of the best-known and most successful footballers in Scandinavia. The sportsman from Malmö not only played for the Swedish national team, but also for various international clubs. You can find everything about Zlatan Ibrahimović’s life and career here.
Authors
Hans Christian Andersen
Hans Christian Andersen: everything you need to know about the Danish writerFairy tales, poems and stories: Hans Christian Andersen’s works are world-famous and make him one of the most successful writers in history. Here you can find out all about the Dane’s life and his most important publications.
Astrid Lindgren
Astrid Lindgren: everything about the Swedish children’s authorMusicians
Roxette
Roxette: everything about the Swedish pop duoThey are the Swedish pop duo of the 80s and 90s: Roxette! Marie Fredriksson and Per Gessle conquered the charts with songs like “Listen to Your Heart” and “It Must Have Been Love”. Find out all about the history and career of the iconic duo here!
Zara Larsson
Zara Larsson: everything you need to know about the Swedish pop singer
Abba
ABBA: everything you need to know about the Swedish cult bandInfluence and talent from Scandinavia
Famous personalities from Scandinavia not only influence the Nordic countries. Many have made their way into the international limelight and represent the Scandinavian countries on the world stage. Above all, they are characterised by their closeness to their homeland and progressiveness.
And with success! Scandinavian stars enjoy great international popularity. Sweden, for example, is one of the most successful countries at the Eurovision Song Contest, where the legendary pop group ABBA also secured its place in the history books.
Scandinavia also plays a pioneering role in the world of literature. The works of children’s author Astrid Lindgren have already influenced entire generations.
Other prominent figures from Denmark, Sweden, Norway and Finland include: Greta Thunberg, Zara Larsson, Alicia Vikander, Roxette, Zlatan Ibrahimović and Hans Christian Andersen.
