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Joel Kinnaman - Bio, Age, Chinese Zodiac Sign & Timeline
| Born | November 25, 1979 |
|---|---|
| Age | 46 |
| Birthplace | Stockholm, Sweden |
| Zodiac Sign | Sagittarius - (see also Joel Kinnaman's horoscope and birth chart) |
| Chinese Zodiac | Goat |
| Generation | Generation X |
| Known For | Starring as Detective Stephen Holder in 'The Killing,' Rick Flag in 'Suicide Squad,' Takeshi Kovacs in 'Altered Carbon,' and Alex Murphy in 'RoboCop' (2014) |
Intro
Joel Kinnaman is a Swedish-American actor best known for his roles in television series such as 'The Killing' and 'For All Mankind,' and films including 'RoboCop' (2014), 'Suicide Squad,' and 'The Informer.'
Early Life & Background
Born Charles Joel Nordström Kinnaman, Joel grew up in Stockholm with a Swedish mother and an American father. He holds dual citizenship and began acting as a child before resuming his career in his 20s after traveling internationally.
Career Highlights
- Breakout role as JW in the Swedish film 'Easy Money' (2010)
- Starred as Detective Stephen Holder in AMC's 'The Killing' (2011–2014)
- Lead role in 'RoboCop' (2014) reboot
- Portrayed Rick Flag in 'Suicide Squad' (2016) and 'The Suicide Squad' (2021)
- Leading roles in Netflix's 'Altered Carbon' and Apple TV+'s 'For All Mankind'
Trivia
- He is fluent in Swedish and English.
- He is childhood friends with actor Alexander Skarsgård.
- His father has American, Irish, Scottish, and English ancestry, and his mother is Swedish.
FAQs
People also ask
How old is Joel Kinnaman?
Joel Kinnaman is 46 years old.
When was Joel Kinnaman born?
Joel Kinnaman was born the 25 November 1979.
Where is Joel Kinnaman from?
Stockholm, Sweden.
On His Birth-Day
About November 25th, 1979, in brief:
- Historical events: On November 25, 1979, Israel transferred control of the Alma oil field in the Sinai Peninsula to Egypt, fulfilling a commitment under the Egypt–Israel peace treaty signed earlier that year. This field had been producing over 20% of Israel's oil needs, and its return marked a significant step in the normalization of relations between the two nations.
- Day of the week: November 25th, 1979 was a Sunday
- Zodiac Sign: Sagittarius (in western zodiac), Goat (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase:
- #1 US song: No More Tears (Enough Is Enough) by Barbra Streisand
- #1 UK song: When You're In Love With A Beautiful Woman by Dr Hook
- Popular movie: Apocalypse Now directed by Francis Ford Coppola
Check the link for more news and curiosities on November 25th, 1979.