Jonas Karlsson
Actor · Writer · Since 2011
Known for
Time and sheer volume of work have made Jonas Karlsson a veteran actor who has seen the business change around him more than once. 'The Perfect Patient' belongs on any short list of his work. By genre, crime dominates the list. Television and film have both stayed in regular use across the career. Ask a viewer to place Jonas Karlsson and the answer usually comes back 'The Snowman'.
Jonas Karlsson
Actor · Writer · Since 2011
76 Movies · 32 Series
Time and sheer volume of work have made Jonas Karlsson a veteran actor who has seen the business change around him more than once. 'The Perfect Patient' belongs on any short list of his work. By genre, crime dominates the list. Television and film have both stayed in regular use across the career. Ask a viewer to place Jonas Karlsson and the answer usually comes back 'The Snowman'.
Movies
Plays Jacob
The Storm
2026
Plays Mathias
The Snowman
2017
Plays Staffan Söderström
The Swedish Connection
2026
Plays Tyko Jonsson
A Christmas Tale
2021
Plays Hannes Råstam
The Perfect Patient
2019
Plays Klas Fredén
Beck 41 - Death in Samarra
2021
Plays Klas Freden
Beck 48 - Quid Pro Quo
2023
Plays Klas Fredén
Beck 43 - Haunted by the Past
2021
Plays Klas Freden
Beck 47 - The Death Trap
2022
Plays Klas Fredén
Beck 38 - The Devil's Advocate
2018
Plays Mats
Bang Bang Orangutang
2005
Plays Klas Fredén
Beck 33 - End of the Road
2016
Plays Klas Fredén
Beck: The Last Day
2016
Plays Klas Fredén
Beck 39 - Undercover
2020
Plays Lasse
The Ebro Runs Dry
1991
Plays Klas Fredén
Beck 36 - The Thin Ice
2018
Plays TT
The Final Race
2023
Plays Vanheden
The Jönsson Gang Returns
2024
Plays David Vogel
Once in a Lifetime
2000
Plays Krösus Sork (voice)
Bamse and the Witch's Daughter
2016
Plays Klas Freden
Beck 49 - Inferno
2023
Plays Edvin
A Piece of My Heart
2019
Plays Niklas
Tsatsiki
1999
Plays Child at the orphanage
Rasmus and the Vagabond
1981
Plays Klas Fredén
Beck 27 - Room 302
2015
Plays Henry Wassman
Kim Novak Never Swam in Genesaret's Lake
2005
Plays Frank
Bad Faith
2010
Plays Lasse
Together 99
2023
Plays Klas Fredén
Beck - Den förlorade sonen
2021
Plays Klas Fredén
Beck 46 - The Crying Cop
2022
Plays Stikkan Andersson
Ted: Show Me Love
2018
Writer
Plays Burman
Let It Rain
2025
Plays Klas Fredén
Beck 40 - Beyond Reasonable Doubt
2020
Plays Klas Fredén
Beck 28 - The Family
2015
Plays Klas Fredén
Beck 30 - The Hospital Murders
2015
Plays Klas Fredén
Beck 45 - 58 Minutes
2022
Plays Engelskläraren
JerryMaja's Detective Agency - The First Mystery
2018
Plays The neighbor
Blue Monday
2001
Plays Anders
All Inclusive
2017
Plays Valle
Cockpit
2012
Plays Thomas Larsson
Stockholm Stories
2013
Plays Klas Fredén
Beck 32 - Steinar
2016
Plays Gurra
The Searchers
1993
Plays Freddies colleague
Shit Happens
2000
Plays Johan
His and Hers
2001
Plays Josef (voice)
Max & Josef - Double Trouble!
2004
Plays Mikko Virtanen
Raspberry Boat Refugee
2014
Plays Hunting Store Clerk
The Biggest Heroes
1996
Plays Klas Fredén
Beck 29 - Invasion
2015
Plays Klas Fredén
Beck 31 - Gunvald
2016
TV Shows
Plays Ordföranden
Summer with the Family
2017
Plays Julhunden
Julens Hjältar
1999
Plays Lollo Smitt
LasseMajas detektivbyrå
2006
Plays Julhunden
Julkalendern
1960
Plays Klas Fredén
Beck
1999
Plays Narrator
Alfie Atkins
1979
Plays Voice
Alfons Åberg och hans vänner
2013
Writer
Plays Alex Recht
Stockholm Requiem
2018
Plays Tommy Lund
Riding in Darkness
2022
Plays Alex Recht
Hostage
2023
Plays Christian
Vaka
2026
Plays Mårten Berg
Doktrinen
2024
Plays Lindmark
To Cook a Bear
2025
Creator
Plays Harry
Harmonica
2022
Plays Self - (vocie)
Sverige och kriget
2025
Plays Fredrik Kreutz
Mannen under trappan
2009
Plays Claes Waltin
Death of a Pilgrim
2013
Plays Gunnar Lindstedt
Golden Boys
2026
Plays Henrik
Längtans blåa blomma
1998
Plays Doctor
Soldiers by Moonlight
2000
Plays Hasse, alkoholist
Hammarkullen
1997
Plays Björn
Om Stig Petrés hemlighet
2004
Plays Kristian I
Osynlig närvaro
1991
Plays klasskamrat
Facklorna
1991
Plays Waltin
The Fourth Man
2014
Plays August Strindberg
August
2007
Plays Stefan Lindman
The Return of the Dancing Master
2004
Plays King Gustav III
Gustav III:s äktenskap
2001
Plays Kristian
Solsidan
2010
Plays Immigration Officer
Welcome to Sweden
2014
Latest Trailers
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The Storm
Full Filmography 108
Jönssonligan & Wall Enberg
Vanheden
2026
Kärlek och andra diagnoser
Rickard
2026
The Storm
Jacob
2026
Bus och mysterier med Alfons Åberg
Narrator
2026
Golden Boys
Gunnar Lindstedt · 4 episodes
2026–
The Swedish Connection
Staffan Söderström
2026
Vaka
Christian · 6 episodes
2026–
Let It Rain
Burman
2025
To Cook a Bear
Lindmark · 6 episodes
2025–
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Frequently Asked Questions
How old is Jonas Karlsson and where are they from?
Jonas Karlsson is 55 years old, born on March 11, 1971 in Södertälje, Stockholm County, Sweden.
What are the most famous roles of Jonas Karlsson?
Jonas Karlsson is best known for roles in The Snowman, The Perfect Patient, The Swedish Connection.
How many movies has Jonas Karlsson been in?
Over a 45-year career (since 1981), Jonas Karlsson has appeared in 71 movies and 30 TV shows.
What was Jonas Karlsson's first movie?
The career of Jonas Karlsson began with Rasmus and the Vagabond (1981).
What is Jonas Karlsson's most recent movie or series?
Jonas Karlsson's most recent release is Kärlek och andra diagnoser, which premiered on October 30, 2026.
What TV shows has Jonas Karlsson appeared in?
On television, Jonas Karlsson has appeared in Black Mirror, Beck, Welcome to Sweden, Solsidan.
Does Jonas Karlsson have any upcoming projects?
Yes, Jonas Karlsson's upcoming work includes: Jönssonligan & Wall Enberg (2026).
Jonas Karlsson
1971-03-11 · Södertälje, Stockholm County, Sweden
Sven Bert Jonas Karlsson (born 11 March 1971) is an Swedish actor and author.
Karlsson was born in Södertälje. He won a Guldbagge-Award for Best Actor in 2004 for the movie Details. He published his first book, a collection of short stories, in 2007.