King Carl XVI Gustaf of Sweden

Personal Info

Known For

Acting

Known Credits

0.9438

Gender

Male

Birthday

30-Apr-1946

Age

(80 years old)

Place of Birth

Solna, Sweden

Also Known As
  • Carl XVI Gustaf
  • Kungen

King Carl XVI Gustaf of Sweden

Biography

Carl XVI Gustaf (born 30 April 1946) is King of Sweden. Carl XVI Gustaf is the longest-reigning monarch in Swedish history, having surpassed King Magnus IV's reign of 44 years and 222 days on 26 April 2018. Carl Gustaf was born during the reign of his paternal great-grandfather, King Gustaf V. He is the youngest child and only son of Prince Gustaf Adolf, Duke of Västerbotten, and Princess Sibylla of Saxe-Coburg and Gotha. His father died in January 1947 in an airplane crash in Denmark when Carl Gustaf was nine months old. Carl Gustaf became crown prince and heir apparent to the Swedish throne at the age of four when his grandfather Gustaf VI Adolf acceded to the throne in 1950. Carl Gustaf acceded to the throne upon his grandfather's death on 15 September 1973. Shortly after he became king, the new 1974 Instrument of Government took effect, formally stripping the monarchy of its remaining executive powers. As a result, Carl Gustaf no longer performs many of the duties normally accorded to a head of state in parliamentary regimes, such as the formal appointment of the prime minister, signing legislation into law, and being commander-in-chief of the nation's military. The new instrument explicitly limited the king to ceremonial and representative functions, while he retained the right to be regularly informed of affairs of state. As head of the House of Bernadotte, Carl Gustaf has also been able to make a number of decisions about the titles and positions of its members. In June 1976, Carl Gustaf married Silvia Sommerlath. They have three children: Victoria, Carl Philip, and Madeleine. The King's heir apparent, after passage on 1 January 1980 of a new law establishing absolute primogeniture, is his eldest child, Crown Princess Victoria. Before the passage of that law, Victoria's younger brother, Carl Philip, was briefly the heir apparent, as of his birth in May 1979.


Credits

"My World" (2024) Character: N/A
A montage of the life of King Carl XVI Gustaf of Sweden, set to a song by Charles Manson
Ett porträtt av John E. Franzén Ett porträtt av John E. Franzén (1985) Character: Self
About the artist John-Erik Franzén and his work to portray the Swedish Royal family 1984-85.
Lars Wallin - The Prince of Glamour Lars Wallin - The Prince of Glamour (2026) Character: Self
Gala gowns, passion, discipline, magic, glitter, sweat, and tears. A film about fashion designer Lars Wallin, one of Sweden’s most celebrated couturiers.
Friidrottsfeber – Hjältarna som tände en nation Friidrottsfeber – Hjältarna som tände en nation (2025) Character: Self (archive footage)
Athens 2004. Gold is within reach. Two missed jumps, and all of Sweden holds its breath. The 2000s saw an unprecedented golden age for Swedish athletics. Stars like Carolina Klüft, Stefan Holm, and Kajsa Bergqvist achieved hero status. Relive the goosebumps from the road to that Swedish gold rush in this short documentary.
Till Kungen fram Till Kungen fram (1972) Character: Self
The Swedish king, Gustaf VI Adolf, at the age of 90, holds a council with the Swedish government at the Royal Castle, receives ambassadors from various countries, on a state visit to West Germany, shows the Livrustkammaren, inaugurates the Oskarshamn nuclear power plant, listens to the opera singer Birgit Nilsson, and shows an Etruscan excavation for the National Antiquary Ronald Pålsson.
Kong Harald IV av Norge: Begravelsen Kong Harald IV av Norge: Begravelsen (2026) Character: Fellow monarch
The historical funeral of King Harald IV.
Görgen med G Görgen med G (2010) Character: Self
Always at G - the Hälsinge fiddler and actor Görgen Antonsson. Join him at fiddler meetings, pub gigs and theatre performances, but also to the Crown Princess's birthday and the symphony orchestra in Berwaldhallen.
Αθήνα 2004: Τελετή Έναρξης Ολυμπιακών Αγώνων (Αγώνες της 28ης Ολυμπιάδας) Αθήνα 2004: Τελετή Έναρξης Ολυμπιακών Αγώνων (Αγώνες της 28ης Ολυμπιάδας) (2004) Character: Self
With the Olympics returning to Greece, the opening ceremony of Athens 2004 sought to show the entire development of the Olympics over the centuries, until arriving at the modern Olympics.
Kungaparets guldbröllop - intervju Kungaparets guldbröllop - intervju (2026) Character: Self
Pernilla Månsson Colt meets the royal couple on Öland in a personal interview ahead of the celebration of their golden wedding.
Året var 1976 Året var 1976 (2025) Character: Self (archive footage)
1976 brings several events that leave their mark on Sweden. Silvia Sommerlath marries King Carl Gustaf, and Thorbjörn Fälldin takes over as the new prime minister. On the music scene, international visits stand out when the rock bands Kiss and Sweet come to Sweden. And as Christmas approaches, Trazan Apansson appears on the TV screen for the very first time.
Året var 1973 Året var 1973 (2023) Character: Self (archive footage)
At the end of August 1973, a robber takes hostages at the Kreditbanken at Norrmalmstorg. A week or so later, on September 15, King Gustaf VI Adolf dies in Helsingborg's hospital and Sweden gets a new king: Carl XVI Gustaf. In Chile, the military takes power and the popularly elected president Salvador Allende is overthrown. That and much more in this column about the year 1973.
Ebbe - The Movie: Mannen, Myten, Affären Ebbe - The Movie: Mannen, Myten, Affären (2009) Character: Self (archive footage)
A documentary dealing with the publisher Ebbe Carlsson's decision to start his own investigation on the murder of Swedish Prime Minister Olof Palme
Kungaparet - 50 år tillsammans Kungaparet - 50 år tillsammans (2026) Character: Self
The King and Queen are celebrating their golden wedding anniversary, and TV4’s Anders Pihlblad meets the royal couple, who speak about their life together in several interviews.
Porträtt: En film om Stockholm Porträtt: En film om Stockholm (1981) Character: Self
Images of Stockholm and the people who live there set to music.
Gå på vatten Gå på vatten (2000) Character: Self
An often humorous documentary about the building of the Öresund bridge, connecting Copenhagen in Denmark to Malmö in Sweden. We meet the people who work on production of the bridge, as well as opponents to the idea of such a bridge.
Teater är den nya hiphopen Teater är den nya hiphopen (2025) Character: Self
Theater the New Hip-Hop depicts the life of Sharmarke Elmi. In a world where hip-hop has been the primary creative expression, he challenges himself and his surroundings. Sharmarke starts with stand-up but discovers that theater also can be a way to create stories out of life. With the support of his friends who are artists, poets and writers, he gathers the courage and get up on a theater stage for the first time. The film captures Sharmarke’s struggle to break norms. It is a film about theater, hip-hop and society.
När bollen var rund När bollen var rund (1992) Character: Self
Chronicles the hosting of Euro '92 in Sweden and the journey of the Swedish team in that tournament.
Clock - Socialist Burgers Inc. Clock - Socialist Burgers Inc. (2025) Character: Self (archive footage)
Clock looks, smells and tastes just like any other fast food chain. Its owner? The Swedish state.
Public Speaking Public Speaking (2011) Character: Self (archive footage)
Martin Scorsese’s portrait of writer and social commentator Fran Lebowitz, celebrated for her sharp wit and observations on modern life. Filmed at New York’s Waverly Inn and intercut with archival footage and interviews, the documentary captures Lebowitz’s distinctive worldview through her spontaneous monologues and public appearances.
Guldvaskaren från Lannavaara Guldvaskaren från Lannavaara (2025) Character: Self (archive footage)
A film about the gold panning adventures of Hans Söderström, an indigenous Swede. The story stretches from Scandinavia to Africa, via Asia and the Americas, but ultimately boils down to the simple boyish dream of finding gold. Lots of it. And oneself.
Palme Palme (2012) Character: Self (archive footage)
Swedish Prime Minister Olof Palme was openly shot to death on a February evening 1986 on the streets of Stockholm. In one night, the country of Sweden was transfigured. “Palme” is about his life, his time, and about the Sweden he had created. About a man who altered history.
Schwedens Krone Schwedens Krone (2023) Character: N/A
Over the centuries, it has been put to the test time and again: the Swedish monarchy, one of the oldest in the world and, at the same time, one of the most modern. What is the secret to the success of the Swedish royals, who enjoy such great popularity? “Moving with the times for Sweden”: King Carl Gustaf has made this the motto of his reign. As a result, gender equality has long been a part of the Swedish royal family. In 1980, the law of succession was amended to grant men and women equal inheritance rights. Marriages to commoners have also become a tradition. Sweden’s royal children are free to marry whomever they choose. The king himself set the example when he married Silvia Sommerlath from Heidelberg in 1976.
104 dagar 104 dagar (2015) Character: Self
Following the 2014 general election, political turmoil and a government crisis ensue. When the Sweden Democrats—the third-largest party—vote in favor of the Alliance’s budget proposal, Prime Minister Stefan Löfven calls for a snap election. SVT political reporter Pontus Mattsson follows ministers, opposition politicians, and ordinary party members from election night through to the announcement between Christmas and New Year’s that the snap election has been cancelled.
Smokeys dröm - när Formel 1 kom till byn Smokeys dröm - när Formel 1 kom till byn (2024) Character: Self (archive footage)
The story of how Formula 1 came to Anderstorp and Sweden between 1973 and 1978.
Kungen 80 år - intervju Kungen 80 år - intervju (2026) Character: Self
Yvette Hermundstad meets the King in a personal interview ahead of his 80th birthday.
La Camilla - från gata till glamour, tur och retur La Camilla - från gata till glamour, tur och retur (2023) Character: Self (archive footage)
The whole story of Camilla Henemark's life and career. As the queenly La Camilla in Army of Lovers, she gained fans worldwide, but was fired by her bandmates three times. She campaigned with Göran Persson at the same time as she partied with the king. A year later she was homeless, broke and had decided to end her life.
Marie Göranzon - När rampljuset slocknar Marie Göranzon - När rampljuset slocknar (2026) Character: Self
She has been on stage for over sixty years and has played all the great female roles. Now she is working on a new play, but at the same time she is facing the end at the age of 83 – and it doesn’t feel nice. Already in 1969, Marie met her great love, the actor Jan Malmsjö. Now she talks about the great passion that struck her even though she was already married, and about what everyday love looks like in older age.
Kungen Kungen (2023) Character: Self
A story about Carl XVI Gustaf who became the world’s youngest king. The father dies when the crown prince is only nine months old and he grows up with an obligation from which he cannot escape. In the course of two years, the director Karin af Klintberg gets to interview him. The film consists of their meetings, intermixed with scenes from the spectacle that surrounds him. A modern and poetic film about the king in which he is placed in settings we rarely otherwise see him.
Konspiration 58 Konspiration 58 (2002) Character: Self (archive footage)
The greatest sport event in Sweden ever was without a doubt the fotball world cup of 1958. The film Conspiracy'58 is about the people who were there but most of all about the people who claim that it never took place at all.



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