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Malin Akerman
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May 12, 1978 in Stockholm, Sweden
Biography:Malin Akerman was born in Stockholm, Sweden, in 1978, but her European life turned a surprising corner when she and her family packed up and moved to Canada before her third birthday. Akerman's ravishing looks seemed harbingers of a successful acting and modeling career, and indeed, at five years old she began to snag a myriad of commercials and small acting roles. Her popularity and recognition was boosted by a win of the Ford Supermodel of Canada search at age 17, and she was soon tackling print and runway work across Europe, followed by an enrollment in York University in Toronto. In 2001, the actress moved to Los Angeles and secured almost instant representation. She landed a series of guest spots on TV shows including Entourage, Doc and Witchblade, as well as a regular role as Juna on the short-lived but critically acclaimed HBO comedy The Comeback, with Lisa Kudrow. She also had a memorable bit... Full Biography
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Ben Stiller, left, and Malin Akerman, right, in "The Heartbreak Kid" (Paramount Pictures)
Patrick Wilson, center, and Malin Akerman, right, in "Watchmen" (Warner Bros. Pictures)
Malin Akerman in "Watchmen" (Warner Bros. Pictures)
Jason Bateman, Kristen Bell, Jon Favreau, Kristin Davis, Faizon Love, Kali Hawk, Malin Akerman and...
Vince Vaughn and Malin Akerman in "Couples Retreat"
Malin Akerman in "Couples Retreat"
Malin Akerman and Vince Vaughn in "Couples Retreat"
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