Charles Joel Nordstrom Kinnaman, better known as Joel Kinnaman, is a versatile Swedish-American actor who has become a talented and sought-after actor in television and film.
Born in Stockholm, Sweden, Kinnaman moved to the United States as a teenager and has captivated audiences around the world with his captivating screen presence.
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- Full name: Charles Joel Nordstrom Kinnaman
- Stage name: Joel Kinnaman
- Date of Birth: November 25, 1979
- Age: 44
- Birthplace: Stockholm, Sweden.
- Nationality: Swedish
- Occupation: Actor
- Height: 1.89 m
- Parents: Steve and Bit Kinnaman
- Siblings: Melinda Kinnaman and Leila Belle Drake
- Spouse: Cleo Wattenstrom (married 2015-2018) and Kelly Gale.
- Children: None
- Relationship: Engaged
- Net worth: $14 million
Early life and education
Joel Kinnaman is a Swedish actor who was born in Stockholm on November 25, 1979. He was raised by his parents, Steve Kinnaman and Bit Kinnaman, and has two siblings, Melinda Kinnaman and Leila Belle Drake.
Kinnaman graduated from Malmö Theatre Academy. He is of Swedish descent and a Christian.
Profession
Joel Kinnaman initially gained recognition in Sweden with a number of acclaimed films, including the 2010 crime drama Easy Money, for which he won the Guldbagge Award for Best Actor. His performance in the hit crime film series Johan Falk further solidified his status as a leading actor in Sweden.
Kinnaman burst onto the international scene with his role as Detective Stephen Holder in AMC’s acclaimed drama series Making a Murderer from 2011 to 2014.
His nuanced and engaging portrayal of the complex, troubled detective won him widespread critical acclaim and made him recognizable to a wider global audience. Following the success of Making a Murderer, Kinnaman continued to land high-profile roles in Hollywood blockbusters.
He played the title role in the 2014 remake of the sci-fi classic RoboCop and played Rick Flagg in the 2016 DC Comics film Suicide Squad. In addition to these blockbuster roles, Kinnaman has appeared in a number of other film and television productions, showing his versatility.
He has played major roles in the political drama House of Cards, the sci-fi drama Altered Carbon, and the action thriller Hanna. Kinnaman’s ability to seamlessly switch between leading and supporting roles has made him a sought-after actor in the industry.
Social Media
- Instagram account: @joelkinnaman
- Facebook account: Joel Kinnaman
- Twitter: @joelkinnaman
Personal life
Joel Kinnaman is currently engaged to Swedish-Australian model Keri Gale. The couple announced their engagement in January 2021. However, they reportedly do not have any children yet.
Prior to his relationship with Kelly Gale, Kinnaman was married to Swedish tattoo artist Cleo Wattenstrom from 2015 to 2018, before eventually divorcing.
Filmography
- Easy Money (2010)
- John Falk Film Series (2006-2015)
- Robocop (2014)
- Running All Night(2015)
- Suicide Squad (2016)
- Edge of Winter (2016)
- The Whistleblower (2019)
- The Secrets We Keep (2020)
- Blood Brothers(2021)
- The Suicide Squad (2021)
- Christmas Eve (2023)
- Sympathy for the Devil(2023)
net worth
Joel Kinnaman is a Swedish-American actor who has accumulated a net worth of $14 million through his successful acting career.
This impressive net worth is a testament to his outstanding work and the acclaim he has earned as a talented actor in the film and television industry.
