Tobias Zilliacus
Also recorded as Lars Emil Tobias Zilliacus
Tobias Zilliacus

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- Born
- 1971 · Helsinki.
- Nationality
- Finland
- Occupation
- screenwriter · actor · director
- Languages
- Finnish
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• Name — Tobias Zilliacus • Born — 1971 9 30 • Birthplace — Helsinki, Finland • Occupation — Actor • Years Active — 1995–present • Spouse — Linda Zilliacus Tobias Zilliacus (born 30 September 1971) is a Swedish-speaking Finnish actor. He is best known of his role in the 2012 Swedish crime film The Hypnotist. In 2015, Zilliacus appeared in British TV series Fortitude.
Early life
Zilliacus was born on 30 September 1971 in Helsinki. He grew up in Hanko.
Career
He had a major role in the 2003 Finnish series Operation Stella Polaris (TV series), based on the historical events of the same name. He played Harry Järv in Beyond the Front Line (2004). His role as Joona Linna in The Hypnotist was announced in 2011. In 2020, he appeared on stage in the play Morfars Mauser at the Lilla Teatern and as Mats Erdahl in HBO Nordic's Beartown. He played Kari-Pekka Kyrö in Lahti 2001, a 2023 series about the 2001 FIS Nordic World Skiing Championship's doping scandal. He was featured in the cast of Stormskerry Maja, a 2024 Swedish-language Finnish historical drama.
Personal life
He and his wife Linda have three children.
Filmography
• Year — Film — Role • 2003 — Nousukausi — Tuomas • 2003 — Operation Stella Polaris (TV series) — Mikael Bergman • 2004 — Beyond the Front Line — Harry Järv • 2004 — Kukkia ja sidontaa — Elis Makkonen • 2006 — Onni von Sopanen — Josku's father • 2009 — One Foot Under — Visa • 2011 — Iris — Elias • 2012 — The Hypnotist — Joona Linna • 2020 — Beartown — Mats Erdahl • 2021 — Oslo — Jan Egeland • 2023 — Lahti 2001 — Kari-Pekka Kyrö • 2024 — Stormskerry Maja — Mickel, Maja's father
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