Introduction
Joel Kinnaman is a Swedish-American actor who has made a name for himself in Hollywood. He is best known for his roles in popular TV shows like House of Cards and The Killing, as well as movies such as Suicide Squad and RoboCop. In this blog post, we will take a closer look at Joel Kinnaman’s life, career, and personal relationships.
Early Life and Career
Joel Kinnaman was born on November 25, 1979, in Stockholm, Sweden. His mother is Swedish and his father is American, which gave him dual citizenship. Kinnaman grew up in Stockholm and attended the prestigious Swedish Academic School of Drama. After graduating, he started his career in Swedish television and film.
Kinnaman’s breakthrough role came in 2011 when he starred in the Swedish crime thriller Easy Money. The movie was a critical and commercial success, and Kinnaman’s performance was praised by critics. This led to him being cast in the American TV series The Killing.
The Killing and House of Cards
The Killing was a crime drama that aired on AMC from 2011 to 2014. Kinnaman played the role of Detective Stephen Holder, a streetwise cop who teams up with Detective Sarah Linden (Mireille Enos) to solve a murder case. Kinnaman’s performance was widely praised, and he was nominated for a Critics’ Choice Television Award for Best Supporting Actor in a Drama Series.
After The Killing, Kinnaman was cast in the hit Netflix series House of Cards. He played the role of Governor Will Conway, a rising star in American politics who runs against Frank Underwood (Kevin Spacey) for President. Kinnaman’s performance was once again praised by critics, and he received a nomination for a Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Guest Actor in a Drama Series.
Movies
Kinnaman has also had a successful career in movies. He starred in the 2014 reboot of RoboCop, playing the lead role of Alex Murphy. He also appeared in the 2016 superhero movie Suicide Squad, playing the role of Rick Flag. Kinnaman’s other movie credits include The Informer, Run All Night, and Hanna.
Personal Life
Joel Kinnaman was married to Swedish tattoo artist Cleo Wattenström from 2015 to 2018. The couple met in a tattoo parlor in Venice, California, and got engaged in 2014. Kinnaman is currently dating model Kelly Gale, and the couple made their red carpet debut at the 2019 Cannes Film Festival.
Conclusion
Joel Kinnaman is a talented actor who has made a name for himself in Hollywood. He has appeared in popular TV shows like The Killing and House of Cards, as well as movies such as Suicide Squad and RoboCop. Kinnaman’s personal life has also been in the spotlight, with his marriage to Cleo Wattenström and his current relationship with Kelly Gale. We look forward to seeing what the future holds for this talented actor.
