1. Christian Olsson (1980)

Athletics (sport) Competitor

Swedish hurdle jumper who won the gold medal in the triple jump at the 2004 Olympics. He has also won two gold medals at the European Championships,

2. Jimmie Strimell (1980)

Metal Singer

Vocalist most famous for being a founding member of the Swedish metalcore band Dead by April, who have released critically and commercially-successful albums like Incomparable (2011). He is also known for his...

3. Tobias Sana (1989)

Footballer

Swedish midfielder who debuted with the Swedish national team in 2012 and is known for his small stature and explosive speed.

4. José González (1978)

Rock Singer

Known for his work with the folk rock group Junip and for his solo albums Veneer and In Our Nature, this Swedish vocalist and classical guitarist also collaborated with the...

5. PewDiePie (1989)

Internet Personality

Born Felix Kjellberg, he is a YouTube celebrity whose comedy and video game commentary channel has earned over 111 million subscribers. He was voted Most Popular Gaming Web Star at...

6. Loui Eriksson (1985)

Ice Hockey Player

NHL left winger who was drafted 33rd overall by the Dallas Stars in 2003. After spending seven years with the Stars, he was traded to the Boston Bruins in a...

7. Bengt Hallberg (1932)

Swedish Musician

Versatile jazz artist who became regarded as one of the most influential figures in the history of Swedish jazz.

8. Ingemar Johansson (1932)

Actor

Swedish heavyweight boxer who caused a sensation when he knocked out Floyd Patterson in 1959.

9. Amine Gulse (1993)

TV Actress

Actress and beauty queen renowned for starring in the Turkish television series Asla Vazgeçmem. She first gained notoriety as the winner of Miss Turkey 2014 and Miss World Turkey. She...

10. Peter Dolving (1969)

Swedish Musician

Swedish musician and singer who has been a member of Mary Beats Jane and The Haunted.

11. Kay Pollak (1938)

Film Director

Swedish director of As It Is In Heaven, which was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Foreign Film.

12. Charley Johnson (1938)

American Football Player

Former quarterback who was a Pro Bowl selection in 1963 with the St. Louis Cardinals and played for the Denver Broncos from 1972 to 1975.

13. Bo Svenson (1941)

American Judoka

Swedish actor who has had roles in notable films such as the 1978 version The Inglorious Bastards as Lt. Robert Yeager, the 1986 picture The Delta Force as Captain Campbell,...

14. Linn Berggren (1970)

Swedish Singer

Pop singer best known as the founder of 1990s pop band Ace of Base, which she formed with her sister Jenny, her brother Jonas, and her friend Ulf Ekberg.

15. Ulf Ekberg (1970)

Swedish Musician

Founding member and keyboardist for the chart-topping Swedish pop group Ace of Base. He was nicknamed Buddha.

16. Roy Andersson (1943)

Film Director

Swedish director of Songs From the Second Floor, which earned him the Jury Prize at the 2000 Cannes Film Festival.

17. Elisabeth Andreassen (1958)

Norwegian Singer

Country singer who won first and second place in the Eurovision Song Contest with "Dag efter dag" and "God morgon."

18. Björn Ulvaeus (1945)

Swedish Musician

Swedish pop singer who joined wife Agnetha Faltskog in ABBA from 1972 to 1983. He also released his own solo music. His first album was titled Lycka and was released in 1970.

19. Leila K (1971)

Swedish Musician

Known by her stage name Leila K, she is a chart-topping Eurodance and pop singer from Sweden who has also performed as a rapper.

20. Lotta Lundgren (1971)

Swedish Television Host And Food

Swedish television host and food writer who is best known for her work hosting the programs Landet Brunsas and Historieatarna on the SVT network. She is also known for her...

21. Sam Larsson (1993)

Swedish Footballers

Swedish professional football player who is known for his work as a winger for the Feyenoord club in the Eredivisie league. He is also known for his work as a...

22. Mikkey Dee (1963)

Swedish Musician

Drummer for the heavy metal and rock bands Scorpions and Motörhead. He also played with King Diamond in the 1980s.

23. Elsa Billgren (1986)

TV Show Host

Swedish television personality and fashion blogger who first became known for presenting on the entertainment shows Uppladdat and Cocobäng. She later went on to host Melodfestivalen's after show, lend her...

24. Stellan Skarsgård (1951)

Swedish Actor

Acclaimed Swedish actor well known for his roles in the films Thor, The Avengers, and Mamma Mia! In 2017, he starred in the German film Return To Montauk, and in 2019, he'd begin starring...

25. Leif Johansson (1951)

Entrepreneur

Businessman who was the CEO and President of the Volvo Group from 1997 to 2011.

26. Kári Árnason (1982)

Footballer

Midfielder and defender who made his professional debut in 2001 for Vikingur and appeared first internationally for Iceland in 2005.

27. Kristoffer Peterson (1994)

Swedish Footballer

Professional soccer winger who established himself with FC Utrecht of the Eredivise, the highest level of Dutch soccer. He'd previously been under contract to Liverpool and played on loan to...

28. Tobias Hysén (1982)

Swedish Footballer

Forward who debuted professionally in 1998 and was the top-scorer in Allsvenskan in 2009 and the Allsvenskan MVP in 2013.

29. Yukimi Nagano (1982)

Swedish Singer

Swedish singer-songwriter best known as the frontwoman for the acclaimed synthpop act Little Dragon. She has been featured as a guest vocalist on songs from a number of popular artists,...

30. Glenn Hysén (1959)

Swedish Footballer

Defender who was a Swedish champion in 1982, 1983, and 1987 and played for Sweden's national team from 1981 to 1990.

31. Micael Bindefeld (1959)

Radio Host

Event planner who began hosting the popular Swedish radio show Sommar i P1 on Sveriges Radio in 2010. He is widely renowned for planning professional events in the Stockholm area, including those...

32. Niclas Fasth (1972)

Professional Golfer

Swedish golfer who turned professional in 2003. He helped Europe win the Ryder Cup in 2002.

33. Sissela Kyle (1957)

Swedish Actor

Swedish screen actress known for her comic roles in such films as Naken, Bombay Dreams, and Crimes of Passion.

34. Anders Björler (1973)

Swedish Musician

Guitarist who has played with the melodic death metal band At the Gates, as well as with The Haunting.

35. Ebba von Sydow (1981)

Swedish Journalist

Journalist, TV host, and author who runs one of the most influential fashion and lifestyle blogs in Sweden called Ebbas blogg. She has worked as a music editor for SR...

36. Alicia Vikander (1988)

Swedish Actress

Swedish actress who won an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress for her role as Gerda Wegener in the 2015 film The Danish Girl. She also starred in the Danish film...

37. Niklas Sundin (1974)

Swedish Musician

Guitarist for the death metal band Dark Tranquility and for Laethora.

38. Mikael Stanne (1974)

Swedish Singer

Swedish singer, lyricist, and guitarist known for his work with a Swedish metal band called Dark Tranquillity. He also belonged to the HammerFall band.

39. Fredrik Larsson (1974)

Swedish Musician

Heavy metal musician who is best recognized for having played the bass guitar for the Swedish band HammerFall. In 2007, he briefly assumed bass duties for the band Evergrey but would rejoin...

40. Stefan Olsdal (1974)

Swedish Musician

Guitarist and bassist for the alternative band Placebo and the electronic project Hotel Persona. He also worked as a producer for Lantana.

41. Daniel Alfredsson (1972)

Ice Hockey Player

Longtime NHL right winger for the Ottawa Senators who joined the Detroit Red Wings in 2013. He won a gold medal with the Swedish national team at the 2006 Olympics.

42. Anders Fridén (1973)

Swedish Musician

Vocalist and drummer for the Swedish death metal band In Flames. He is also a vocalist for his side project, Passenger.

43. Björn Gelotte (1975)

Swedish Musician

Guitarist for the Swedish band In Flames who started as the drummer and who also created a side project called All Ends.

44. Niclas Engelin (1972)

Swedish Musician

Lead guitarist for the heavy metal group In Flames who also played with Engel and Passenger.

45. Magdalena Graaf (1975)

Swedish Model

Swedish model who has appeared in FHM Magazine. She has also been featured in Café Magazine and Slitz.

46. Jakob Eklund (1962)

Swedish Actor

Swedish actor who has become a household name in his home country for playing police officer Johan Falk in more than 20 films, including Operation Näktergal and Blodsdiamanter. Before taking...

47. Sigrid Bernson (1988)

Dancer

Swedish dancer who began performing as a regular on the dancing competition show Let's Dance in 2011. She is a multiple-time winner of the show, having taken top honors in...

48. Hannah Graaf (1978)

Swedish Singer

Fashion and glamour model who was frequently featured in men's magazines such as FHM. She has also been named on Time Magazine's List of European Heroes for her charitable contributions. 

49. Robin Lehner (1991)

Swedish Ice Hockey Player

Swedish goaltender who received the Jack A. Butterfield Trophy as the AHL's MVP with the Binghamton Senators before making his NHL debut with the Ottawa Senators in 2011. He was...

50. Miriam Bryant (1991)

Swedish Singer Songwriter

Swedish pop songwriter and singer. She released her debut album, Raised in Rain, in 2013.