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There have been many great actors from Sweden. Even though the country is fairly small, some of the brightest stars in Hollywood are actually from Sweden. Here is, in our opinion, the top 5 Swedish actors today.

(1) Kirsten Dunst- While Kirsten was actually born in America, the actress is half Swedish, thanks to her mom's side. As with many Swedish ladies, her beautiful blond hair is a giveaway. This great half Swedish actress has starred in many major motion pictures including the Spider Man series, Interview With The Vampire, Little Women, American Beauty and many more.

(2) Ann Margret- Born in Stockholm, Sweden, the beautiful Swedish actress Ann Margret is a true legend. Her acting career in Hollywood began in 1961 when she was just 19 in the film Pocketful of Miracles, alongside the great Bette Davis. She has also had numerous hits such as The Cincinnati Kid, Carnal Knowledge, The Train Robbers and many, many more.

(3) James Coburn- Born in Nebraska in 1928, James Coburn is Swedish, thanks to his mother's side of the family. In his 45 year career he starred in over 70 films and more than 100 television shows. Some of the most notable hits for the great Swedish actor are The Magnificent Seven, The Great Escape, Young Guns II and more.

(4) Dolph Lundgren- Born in 1957 in Stockholm, Sweden, Dolph Lundgren is a living action hero. He is best known for his role in Rocky IV, where he played the evil Russian boxer Ivan Drago. He has also acted in many other films and television shows such as Masters of the Universe, Universal Soldier and the Joshua Tree.

(5) Alexander Skarsgard- One of the hottest Swedish actors in Hollywood right now is Alexander Skarsgard. He caught his break in television back in Stockholm, but his success there quickly brought him to the States for leading roles in the HBO series True Blood. Playing as the vampire Eric, Alexander's fame has quickly risen. In 2010 he is set to star in at least three major films.