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Johan Widerberg | |
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| Born | Johan Olof Widerberg 16 March 1974 Stockholm, Sweden |
| Nationality | Swedish |
| Occupation(s) | Actor, screenwriter |
| Years active | 1976–present |
| Parent | Bo Widerberg |
Johan Olof Widerberg (born 16 March 1974) is a Swedish actor appearing in numerous Swedish films and TV series. [1]
Johan Widerberg was born in Stockholm, the son of Swedish director Bo Widerberg.
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