Johan Widerberg

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Johan Widerberg
Born
Johan Olof Widerberg

(1974-03-16) 16 March 1974 (age 50)
Stockholm, Sweden
NationalitySwedish
Occupation(s)Actor, screenwriter
Years active1976–present
Parent Bo Widerberg

Johan Olof Widerberg (born 16 March 1974) is a Swedish actor appearing in numerous Swedish films and TV series. [1]

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Biography

Johan Widerberg was born in Stockholm, the son of Swedish director Bo Widerberg.

He was cast as a part in Ocean's Twelve which the director Steven Soderbergh, in the final script, had to cut out. Eventually, Johan turned out as an extra in the film.

Filmography (selected)

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  1. "Johan Widerberg".