Josephine Bornebusch Biography: Awards, Husband, Age, Height, Net Worth, Parents, Instagram, Kids, Movies, TV Shows

Josephine Bornebusch, is a Swedish actress, writer, director, and producer.

She is widely recognized for portraying Mickan Schiller in the hit comedy series Solsidan and has earned critical acclaim for creating, writing, directing, and starring in Love Me (Älska mig).

Her success as both an actress and filmmaker has made her one of Sweden’s most respected figures in the television and film industry.

Josephine Bornebusch
Wiki Facts & About Data
Real Name:	Leyla Jerrie Josephine Bornebusch
Stage Name:	Josephine Bornebusch
Born:	September 12, 1981 (age 44 years old)
Place of Birth:	Stockholm, Sweden
Nationality:	Swedish
Ethnicity:	Swedish
Height:	5 feet 10 inches (178 cm)
Religion:	Christianity
Parents:	Cecilia Bornebusch and Unknown
Siblings:	Four brothers
Spouse:	Erik Zetterberg
Relationship:	Married
Children:	Henry Zetterberg and Mika Zetterberg
Occupation:	Actress, Writer, Director, Producer

Early Life and Education

Josephine Bornebusch was born on September 12, 1981, in Stockholm, Sweden. She was brought up by her mother, Cecilia Bornebusch, a respected production designer, while information about her father has not been publicly disclosed. She grew up alongside four brothers in Stockholm.

Her ethnicity is Swedish, and her religion is Christianity. After completing her early education, she applied to several acting schools but was not accepted.

She later spent time in Mexico, an experience that strengthened her determination to pursue a career in acting before eventually entering the Swedish entertainment industry.

Career

Josephine Bornebusch made her professional acting debut in 1999 after joining the long-running Swedish television drama Rederiet.

She gradually established herself through appearances in productions such as White Water Fury, Wings of Glass, The Dog Trick, and Love and Lemons, demonstrating her versatility across comedy and drama.

Her breakthrough arrived after portraying Mickan Schiller in the highly successful comedy series Solsidan, a performance that brought nationwide recognition.

As her career progressed, she expanded beyond acting into writing, directing, and producing.

She created the award-winning drama series Love Me (Älska mig), receiving widespread praise for her storytelling and direction.

She later directed episodes of internationally acclaimed productions including Bad Sisters and Baby Reindeer, while also writing, directing, and starring in the Netflix feature film Let Go, further establishing herself as an accomplished filmmaker.

Awards and Nominations

• Peabody Award – Winner (Love Me)
• Kristallen Award – Best Actress – Nominee
• Golden Nymph Award – Outstanding Actress in a Comedy Series – Nominee

Social Media

• Instagram: @josefinebornebusch

Personal Life

Josephine Bornebusch, 44 years old, has been married to Erik Zetterberg since 2010.

Their marriage has been blessed with two children, Henry Zetterberg and Mika Zetterberg.

She has not publicly confirmed any previous relationships before her marriage. Away from filmmaking, she enjoys writing, travelling, and spending time with her family. Her height is 5 feet 10 inches (178 cm).

Net Worth

Information regarding Josephine Bornebusch’s net worth has not been publicly verified.

Her income is primarily generated from acting, television directing, screenwriting, film production, and royalties from successful television and streaming productions.

Her continued success across multiple creative roles has contributed significantly to her professional achievements.

Filmography

• Rederiet (1999)
• White Water Fury (2000)
• Wings of Glass (2000)
• The Dog Trick (2002)
• Playa del Sol (2007–2009)
• Solsidan (2010–2025)
• Welcome to Sweden (2014–2015)
• Love Me (Älska mig) (2019–2020)
• Orca (2020)
• Harmonica (2022)
• Bad Sisters (2022) – Director
• Baby Reindeer (2024) – Director
• Let Go (2024)