Biography
Who is Edvin Ryding?
Early life and acting career
Lars Edvin Folke Ryding was born in the Hedvig Eleonora parish in Sweden. He began his professional acting path at a very young age. Edvin appeared in the television series Mannen under trappan when he was only five years old. This early experience launched a career that has spanned television and film productions over many years.
Following his debut, he took on roles in diverse Swedish projects. His filmography includes appearances in Fröken Frimans krig and The Crown Jewels. He also acted in The Stig-Helmer Story and Gåsmamman. Also, he was part of several films centered on the character Annika Bengtzon during 2011.
Breakthrough role in Young Royals
The actor became globally recognized for portraying Prince Wilhelm of Sweden in the Netflix drama series Young Royals. This project ran from 2021 until 2024 and brought him significant attention. During his time on the show, he earned nominations and won awards alongside his co-star Omar Rudberg.
His work on the show secured his standing in the international entertainment industry. Recognition of his talent extended beyond acting circles when he was included on the Forbes 30 Under 30 Europe list in 2022. This acknowledgment highlighted his rising profile within the European film and television scene.
Recent film and television projects
In 2024, Edvin Ryding appeared in the Netflix feature film A Part of You, working alongside Swedish actress and singer Zara Larsson. He continued expanding his reach into international productions shortly after. In 2025, he made his Hollywood debut in the horror film 28 Years Later, which was directed by Danny Boyle and co-starred Jodie Comer.
His upcoming schedule includes a role in The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping, where he will play the character Vitus opposite Iris Apatow. Also, he is set to portray a Swiss hockey player named Luca Haas. This role is for the second season of the romantic drama series Heated Rivalry, which is produced by Crave.
Birthday and age
Edvin Ryding was born on February 4, 2003, which makes Edvin 23 years old today. That birthday falls under the Aquarius sign. Edvin shares the date with 48 other famous people.
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