Malin Åkerman Bio | Wiki
Malin Åkerman is a popular Swedish actress. In the early 2000s, Malin had numerous small television and film parts in both Canadian and American productions, such as The Utopian Society (2003) and Harold & Kumar Go to White Castle (2004). After a supporting role on the HBO mockumentary sitcom The Comeback (2005), Malin gained her first co-starring roles in the romantic comedy films The Heartbreak Kid (2007) and 27 Dresses (2008).
Malin had an uncredited role in the science fiction film, The Invasion (2007). Malin also played the female lead in Watchmen (2009) as Silk Spectre II, a role for which she became nominated for a Saturn Award for Best Supporting Actress. In 2009, Malin had supporting and starring roles in the romantic comedies The Proposal and Couples Retreat. From 2010 until 2016, Malin starred on the Adult Swim comedy series Childrens Hospital. In 2012, Malin co-starred in the comedy Wanderlust and the musical film Rock of Ages.
Malin had her first lead television role with the short-lived ABC comedy series Trophy Wife (2013–2014). She afterward co-starred in the film I’ll See You in My Dreams (2015) and the action film Rampage (2018). Since 2016, Malin has had the main role on the Showtime drama series Billions as Lara Axelrod. Besides acting and modelling, Malin had a brief music career as the lead vocalist for the alternative rock band The Petalstones in the early 2000s, but finally left to focus on her acting career.
Malin Åkerman Age
Malin was born on May 12, 1978, in Stockholm, Sweden. She is 45 years old. Malin celebrates her birthday on May 12, every year.
Malin Åkerman Height
She is a woman of above-average stature. Milin stands at a height of 5 ft 8 in (Approx 1.72 m).
Malin Åkerman Family
She was born in Stockholm the daughter of aerobics teacher and part-time model Pia (née Sundström) and insurance broker Magnus Åkerman. When Malin was two years old, the family moved to Canada after her dad was offered a job there. Four years later Malin’s parents divorced and her dad moved back to Sweden. Malin was raised as a Buddhist. After her mom remarried, they moved to Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario. Malin’s mother divorced again in Malin’s teenage years.
Malin Åkerman Husband
Malin is married to her husband Jack Donnelly an actor, known for his role in the BBC series Atlantis, in which he played the role of Jason. The two became engaged in October 2017 and married in Tulum in December 2018. Before, Malin met Italian musician Roberto Zincone in 2003, when she was the lead singer for The Petalstones, for which he was the drummer. The two usually socialized after band practice, using a dictionary as Zincone could not speak English. Malin and Roberto Zincone eventually started dating and married in Sorrento in June 2007. In 2013, The couple had a son called Sebastian Zincone. Malin and Roberto Zincone separated in November 2013, and Roberto filed for divorce later that month.
Malin Åkerman Education
She attended many different schools, such as Sir Winston Churchill Secondary School in St. Catharines, Ontario. Malin moved to Toronto while attending North Toronto Collegiate Institute and afterward Dante Alighieri Academy. While studying for a year at York University in Toronto, Malin was simultaneously offered guest roles on television as a result of her exposure in commercials. Malin saw the acting roles as further opportunities to pay for her education but found herself enjoying acting, and afterward dropped out of school to become an actress. She went to Los Angeles in 2001 to pursue her acting career full-time.
Malin Åkerman Actress
She made her acting debut on the Canadian science fiction series Earth: Final Conflict in 1997 in a smaller role as a robot. Malin originally landed a role on an MTV pilot alongside Rachel McAdams but the project was never picked up by the network. In 2000 Malin guest starred on Relic Hunter and had a smaller role in the American film The Skulls. The next year she made appearances on the series Doc, Twice in a Lifetime, and Witchblade. In 2001 Malin moved to Los Angeles, California, in hopes of pursuing a broader acting career.
At first, Malin served as a waitress and stayed at a friend’s house. In 2002 Malin received a role in the film The Utopian Society. The movie became edited by Francesco Sondelli, guitarist for alternative rock band Ozono. Sondelli asked Malin to help the band with song lyrics and afterward asked her to sing. She subsequently became the band’s singer, and they changed their name to The Petalstones. The band’s debut album Stung was released in August 2005, but Malin eventually left to focus on her acting career.
Malin Åkerman Movies
– The Utopian Society (2003) as Tanci
– The Invasion (2007) as Autumn
– Misconduct (2016) as Emily
– The Heartbreak Kid (2007) as Lila Cantrow
– 27 Dresses (2008) as Tess Nichols
– The Proposal (2009) as Gertrude
– The Romantics (2010) as Tripler
– The Bang Bang Club (2011) as Robin Comley
– Friendsgiving (2020) as Molly
– The Giant Mechanical Man (2012) as Jill
– The Numbers Station (2013) as Katherine
– Slayers (2022) as Beverly Rektor
Malin Åkerman Tv Shows
– Earth: Final Conflict (1997) as Avatar
– Twice in a Lifetime (2001) as Ramona Dubois
– Witchblade (2001) as Karen Bronte
– The Comeback (2005, 2014) as Juna Millken
– How I Met Your Mother (2010) as Movie Stella
– Burning Love (2012) as Willow
– Robot Chicken (2013) as Black Widow
– Trophy Wife (2013-2014) as Kate Harrison
– Welcome to Sweden (2014) as herself
– Lip Sync Battle (2015) as herself
– Comedy Bang! Bang! (2016) as herself
– Dollface (2019-2022) as Celeste
– Medical Police (2020) as Dr. Valerie Flame
– Soulmates (2020) as Martha
Malin Åkerman Rampage
She was cast in Brad Peyton’s science fiction monster film Rampage (2018), based on the video game series of the same name, as Claire Wyden, the CEO of a company responsible for the infection and mutation of many animals.
Malin Åkerman Billions
Since 2016, Malin has been a main cast member on the Showtime drama series Billions, playing the role of Lara Axelrod, the spouse of billionaire hedge fund manager Bobby Axelrod, portrayed by Damian Lewis. Malin enjoys playing the character because of her “no-nonsense” attitude. The shoe has received critical acclaim throughout its four seasons, and became renewed for a fifth season in May 2019. She stepped into a recurring role for the third season to accommodate for roles in other projects, which became written into the storyline of season 3 as her character becomes Bobby Axelrod’s ex-wife, allowing her to step away from the show without angering the fans.
Malin Åkerman Net Worth
Malin gets her wealth from her work as an actress. Therefore, Malin has accumulated a decent fortune over the years. Malin’s estimated net worth is $10 million.
How Old Is Malin Åkerman
Malin is a 45-year-old who was born on May 12, 1978, in Stockholm, Sweden.
Who Is Malin Åkerman
Malin is a Swedish actress. In the early 2000s, Malin had numerous small television and film parts in both Canadian and American productions, such as The Utopian Society (2003) and Harold & Kumar Go to White Castle (2004). After a supporting role on the HBO mockumentary sitcom The Comeback (2005), Malin gained her first co-starring roles in the romantic comedy films The Heartbreak Kid (2007) and 27 Dresses (2008).
Malin Åkerman Social Media Account
Instagram – malinakerman