Joel Kinnaman

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Characters played by Joel Kinnaman

Stephen Holder — The Killing (2011)

A detective who searches for a runaway girl and uncovers a series of murders linked to a colleague's past investigation. He returns to active duty alongside Sarah Linden to handle the consequences of their prior actions and investigate a new case involving a military academy survivor.

Takeshi Kovacs — Altered Carbon (2018)

Takeshi Kovacs in a new sleeve during the 2410s, continuing his search for his lost love and Envoy leader Quellcrist Falconer.

Colonel Rick Flag — The Suicide Squad (2021)

Military leader of Suicide Squad missions

Rick Flag — Suicide Squad (2016)

Military leader of Suicide Squad missions

Christer Malm — The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo (2011)

Minor character, possibly a local or associate.

Keller — Safe House (2012)

Housekeeper at the second safe house. Weston holds him at gunpoint, prompting Keller to attack and severely wound him. Weston is forced to kill Keller in self-defense.

RoboCop / Alex Murphy — RoboCop (2014)

Cyborg police officer struggling with fragmented human memories while enforcing justice.

Harlan — Icefall (2025)

Harlan is a grief-stricken member of the recovery group who carries guilt over the death of his daughter. During the crisis, he is urged to release that guilt and keep living. Pen later offers the recovered money to help Harlan and the local community, linking Harlan’s personal pain to the expedition’s wider stakes.

Vasili — Child 44 (2015)

Amoral and ambitious MGB rival of Leo. He orchestrates political accusations against Leo and Raisa, pursues them across the Soviet Union, and ultimately intervenes to shoot the serial killer before being killed by Leo and Raisa in a desperate struggle.

Pete Koslow — The Informer (2019)

Former inmate turned FBI undercover informant who infiltrates a Polish crime syndicate. After his cover is blown and he is abandoned by the FBI to protect his family, he is forced to manage prison drug operations, escapes via a calculated explosion, and goes into hiding with police protection.

Mike Conlon — Run All Night (2015)

Jimmy's estranged son, former boxer and youth mentor caught in mob violence.

Michael — Brothers by Blood (2021)

The ambitious cousin who runs the criminal organization. Driven by a lust for power and dangerous antics, his escalating desire for control threatens Peter's personal sanctuary.

Career Overview

Joel Kinnaman has 57 screen credits in a career dating back to 2002. Their work spans 10 cinematic universes — most prominently Johan Falk GSI Collection with 12 titles. Signature works include For All Mankind, The Killing, The Beast. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.

Personal Facts

Known For
Acting
Gender
male
Known Credits
57
Birth Date
1979-11-25
Birth Place
Stockholm, Sweden

Known For

Associated Universes

Universe traveler — spans 10 universes

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Related entry on Wikidata (Q28262), public domain (CC0).