- Known For
- Acting
- Born
- June 6, 1956
- Place of Birth
- Stockholm, Sweden
Björn Borg
Björn Borg, born 6 June 1956 in Stockholm, Sweden, is a former professional tennis player widely regarded as one of the sport’s all-time greats. Raised in Södertälje, he dominated men’s tennis in the 1970s and early 1980s, winning 11 Grand Slam singles titles — six at the French Open and five consecutive at Wimbledon between 1976 and 1980. Borg was ranked world No. 1 and held that position for 109 weeks during his career. Borg grew up fascinated by tennis after his father gave him a racket as a child. He turned professional in 1973 and quickly became a sensation on the international circuit with his powerful baseline play and two-handed backhand. Known for his calm demeanor on court — earning nicknames like “Ice Man” — he helped popularize tennis worldwide and was instrumental in bringing new attention and athleticism to the sport. During his peak, Borg claimed six French Open titles (…
Filmography
movieÅret var 1975
2024 · Self (archive footage)
movieFederer: Twelve Final Days
2024 · Self
Roland Garros - 40 ans d'exploits
movieRoland Garros - 40 ans d'exploits
2024 · Self
movieNasty
2024 · Self - Winner of 11 Grand Slam Singles Titles
tvGods of Tennis
2023 · Self
tvBoom! Boom! The World vs Boris Becker
2023 · Self
movieMcEnroe
2022 · Self
movieStrokes of Genius
2018 · Self
movieMcEnroe/Borg: Fire & Ice
2011 · Bjorn Borg
movieWimbledon Official Film 2009
2009 · Self
movieWimbledon 2008 Official Film
2008 · Self
Wimbledon - Official film 2007
movieWimbledon - Official film 2007
2008 · Self
movieUltimate Scandinavia
2007 · Himself
movieWimbledon Classic Matches: Borg vs. McEnroe 1980 Final
2000
movieSagan om Björn Borg
1998 · Self - (archive footage)
tvSagan om Björn Borg
1998 · Self - (archive footage)
movieTed - till minne av en popartist
1998 · Self
tvEurotrash
1993
movieGreat Sports Moments of the 80's
1989 · Self (archive footage)
tvSacrée soirée
1987 · Self
movieJames Bond: The First 21 Years
1983 · Self
movieThe French
1982 · Self
movieChildren's Island
1980 · Self
movieRacquet
1979 · Himself
movieIl était une fois Roland-Garros
1979 · Self
Das aktuelle Sportstudio
tvDas aktuelle Sportstudio
1963 · self
tvThe Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
1962 · Self
Untitled Björn Borg Documentary
movieUntitled Björn Borg Documentary
— · Self