Marcus Hasselborg

Marcus Hasselborg is a Swedish curler and actor known for his contributions to the sport of curling on the international stage and for his early roles in Swedish film and television. Hasselborg represented Sweden in several major curling championships, most notably earning silver medals at the World Junior Curling Championships in 2005 and 2006 as second, and in 2007 as third. ^[1] He also competed at the senior level, playing second on the Swedish team that placed fifth at the 2006 World Men's Curling Championship. ^[1] Coming from a curling family, he is the son of curler Mikael Hasselborg, nephew of Stefan Hasselborg, and brother of curler Anna Hasselborg, all established figures in the sport. ^[1] Later in his career, Hasselborg skipped his own team to a bronze medal at the Swedish National Championship in 2016 and served as coach for Sweden's men's team that won silver at the 2011 Le Gruyère European Curling Championships. ^{[1] [2]} Born in Stockholm on 7 January 1986, Hasselborg also pursued acting as a youth and young adult, appearing in supporting roles in Swedish productions including the films Tsatsiki, Mum and the Policeman (1999), A Summer Tale (2000), and The Ketchup Effect (2004), as well as the television series Portkod 1321 (2012). ^[3] His dual involvement in competitive curling and the entertainment industry reflects a multifaceted early career shaped by both athletic and artistic pursuits.

Early life

Birth and family background

Marcus Hasselborg was born on January 7, 1986, in Stockholm, Sweden. ^{[1] [4]} He is the son of Mikael Hasselborg and the nephew of Stefan Hasselborg. ^[1] Both his father and uncle are associated with the sport of curling in Sweden. ^[1] Hasselborg grew up in Sweden as part of a family with established ties to the curling community. ^[1]

Acting career

Child and youth roles (1999–2004)

Marcus Hasselborg began his acting career as a child with his debut role in the 1999 Swedish family film Tsatsiki, morsan och polisen (known in English as Tsatsiki, Mum and the Policeman), where he played Mårten.^[3][5] In 2000 he appeared as Harald in Den bästa sommaren (A Summer Tale), a film directed by Ulf Malmros set in 1950s rural Sweden.^[6][3] His third and final youth role came in 2004 when he portrayed Mouse in Hip hip hora! (known internationally as The Ketchup Effect), a drama directed by Teresa Fabik addressing teenage experiences and peer pressure.^[7][3] These appearances in Swedish youth and family-oriented films represented Hasselborg's complete early acting work during his teenage years.^[3]

Television appearance (2012)

In 2012, Marcus Hasselborg appeared in the Swedish television series Portkod 1321, portraying the character Hannes in nine episodes.^[3] This role marked his only known television work as an adult and his most recent acting credit, as no subsequent performances are documented in available sources.^[3]

Curling career

Junior international success (2005–2007)

Marcus Hasselborg achieved notable success in junior international curling, earning three consecutive silver medals at the World Junior Curling Championships from 2005 to 2007 while representing Sweden.^[1] Affiliated with Sundbybergs CK and delivering right-handed, he competed as part of strong Swedish junior teams during this period.^[1] Coming from a curling family as the son of Mikael Hasselborg and nephew of Stefan Hasselborg, his early achievements built on this background.^[1] In 2005, Hasselborg played on the team skipped by Nils Carlsén and posted an 8–3 record to claim the silver medal.^[1] Sweden advanced through the playoffs after a solid round-robin performance before losing the final to Canada.^[1] The following year, with the same skip Nils Carlsén and team including Niklas Edin, Hasselborg contributed to another silver-medal finish with a 6–5 record, again finishing as runners-up to Canada.^[1] Hasselborg secured his third consecutive silver medal in 2007, this time on a team skipped by Niklas Edin, where he played second and the squad recorded an 8–3 mark.^[1] Sweden repeated its strong playoff run but fell to Canada in the final, marking the conclusion of his highly consistent junior world championship appearances.^[1]

Senior competition (2006–2008)

Marcus Hasselborg entered senior-level curling competition in 2006, playing second for Sweden at the World Men's Curling Championship.^[1] Representing Sundbybergs CK and skipped by Nils Carlsén, with Niklas Edin at third, Emanuel Allberg at lead, and Daniel Tenn as alternate, the team finished in 5th place overall.^[8] Hasselborg posted a personal record of 6 wins and 4 losses during the event.^[1] In 2008, he competed at the Svenska Mästerskapet (Swedish Men's Curling Championship) in Örnsköldsvik as part of the Sundbyberg/Ybuss team.^[9] The team advanced to the final but finished second.^[10] This national championship appearance marked his continued involvement in senior events during this period.

Coaching involvement (2011)

In 2011, Marcus Hasselborg transitioned from his playing career to a coaching role, serving as the team coach for Sweden's men's national curling team at the Le Gruyère European Curling Championships held in Moscow, Russia. ^[1] The Swedish team, which included players such as skip Niklas Edin, third Sebastian Kraupp, second Fredrik Lindberg, and lead Viktor Kjäll, secured a silver medal by finishing in second place in the men's division. ^{[1] [11]}

Later career (2016)

Later in his career, Hasselborg skipped his own team to a bronze medal at the Swedish National Championship in 2016.^[1][2]

Teaching career

Role as high school teacher

Marcus Hasselborg works as a high school teacher at Procivitas Privata Gymnasium Karlberg, as of late 2024. ^[12] The school's official contact page lists him as "Lärare" (teacher) with the email address [email protected]. ^[12] He teaches the elective subject Internationella relationer (International Relations), which covers international politics, conflict causes, and UN-related activities including annual role-playing simulations. ^[13] He also serves as a class coach (klasscoach) for the SA23b class in the Samhällsvetenskapsprogrammet (Social Sciences program). ^[14] No public information is available regarding the exact start date of his tenure in this role.