Lars Hallström
Swedish director and screenwriter
1946 — present
Quick Facts
Profession
Swedish director and screenwriter
Born
June 2, 1946
Age
~80 years
Name Origin
German
Timeline
screenwriter, television director, music video director
SwedenBorn in Johannes parish
1946
Born in Johannes parish (1946-06-02)
2024
AwardGuldbagge Honorary Award
2025
AwardLitteris et Artibus
Present
Age ~80
About
Lars Sven "Lasse" Hallström is a Swedish film director. He first became known for directing almost all music videos by the pop group ABBA, and came to international attention with his 1985 feature film My Life as a Dog, for which he was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Director. He is also known for What's Eating Gilbert Grape (1993), The Cider House Rules (1999), and Chocolat (2000).
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Who is Lars Hallström?+
Lars Sven "Lasse" Hallström is a Swedish film director. He first became known for directing almost all music videos by the pop group ABBA, and came to international attention with his 1985 feature film My Life as a Dog, for which he was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Director. He is also kn
What does the name Lars mean?+
The name Lars means "A male given name from Latin occasionally given to Anglophones.. Etymology: From Laurentius in the Middle Ages. Cognate with Laurence.". It is of German origin.
When was Lars Hallström born?+
Lars Hallström was born on June 2, 1946.
Name Meaning
A male given name from Latin occasionally given to Anglophones.. Etymology: From Laurentius in the Middle Ages. Cognate with Laurence.
The name Lars is of German origin, meaning "A male given name from Latin occasionally given to Anglophones.. Etymology: From Laurentius in the Middle Ages. Cognate with Laurence.". It is traditionally a male name.
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Lars — June 2, 1946
Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Gemini
Curious, adaptable, communicative
Air · Mercury · May 21 – Jun 20
Chinese Zodiac
Dog
Loyal, honest, kind
Fire · Yang
Mayan Tzolkin
5 Chuen
Monkey — play, magic, artistry
Celtic Tree
Hawthorn
Curious, adaptable, natural performer
Ogham: Huath · May 13 – Jun 9
Birthstone: Pearl — Purity, innocence
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Guestbook
My comfort movie has you in it. Always will.
— movie night regular
Stopped here. Glad I did.
— a passerby
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