Leif G.W. Persson
Known for Acting · 62 credits
- Born
- 1945-03-12 (age 81)
- Place of birth
- Stockholm, Stockholm County, Sweden
- Also known as
- Leif G. W. Persson · Leif GW Persson · Leif Gustav Willy Persson
Biography
Leif G.W. Persson, born on March 12, 1945, in Stockholm, is a Swedish criminologist and author, best known for his crime novels and media appearances.
He grew up in GÀrdet, Stockholm, and later moved to ValhallavÀgen. After graduating from Norra Real, he studied at Stockholm University from 1965 and earned his Ph.D. in sociology in 1980, focusing on statistical measurement problems in criminology. In 1982, he became an associate professor and, in 1991, a professor of criminology specializing in police methods.
Between 1967 and 1977, he worked as an expert for the National Police Board. He was involved in revealing that National Police Commissioner Carl Persson had sent a memo to Prime Minister Olof Palme about Justice Minister Lennart Geijerâs involvement with prostitutes, which became the "GeijeraffĂ€ren." As a result, Persson lost his job at the National Police Board. His experiences inspired his debut novel, Grisfesten.
He taught at Stockholm University and was a full professor in criminology from 1991 to 2012. He also served as an expert for the Ministry of Justice, focusing on smuggling crimes. He supported journalist Per Lindeberg in research that led to the 1999 book Döden Àr en man, about the 1984 styckmordet i Solna. Persson also created an offender profile for the case.
In 2007, he was criticized for not publishing academic research or supervising doctoral students, though he argued that his work had been presented in reports and investigations. In 2008, he announced his resignation from the National Police Board, criticizing the appointment of Bengt Svenson as Rikspolischef. Despite initial resistance, he was later asked to stay on.
Known For
TV Shows (36)
Kulturplatz
2004
as Self
Skavlan
2009
as Self - Guest
Hellenius Hörna
2010
as Self - Guest
Renées brygga
2015
as Himself
Efterlyst
1991
as Self - Criminologist
KvÀllspressen
1992
as Kriminologen
Leif GW Persson - Min klassresa
2015
as Self
Jorden runt pÄ 6 steg
2015
Veckans brott
2010
as Self - Criminologist
GW:s mord
2017
as Self
Dubbelsvindlarna
1982
as Eliasson
Astrid
2014
as Self
Boston Tea Party
2007
The Kings Inner Circle
2023
as Self
Ulf Lundell - friheten och ensamheten
2020
as Self
VĂ€nligen: Lars Lerin
2016
as Self
Profitörerna
1983
as Police investigator
Veckan med Camilla och Leif GW
2024
as Self
Stenbeck
2013
as Self
HelikopterrÄnet
2017
as Self
Silbersky
2019
as Self
Brottsjournalen
2018
as Self
Guldtvisten
2025
as Self (archive footage)
LĂ€ckbergs
2025
as Self
Dokument inifrÄn: Det svenska styckmordet
2024
as Self
Breaking News med Filip och Fredrik
2011
as Self
Engelska mord
2012
as Self
Leif GW och vargen
2023
as Self - Host
Sommarmord
2011
as Self
Leif GW Persson om Mordutredningen
2016
as Self
Den överlÀgsne journalisten
2021
as Self
PĂ„ jakt med Lotta och Leif
2014
as Self
En smak pÄ livet
2021
as Self
Grabbarna pÄ Fagerhult
1990
as Self
Leif GW about
2020
as Self
HÀr Àr ditt liv
2018
as Self - Guest
Movies (26)
The Perfect Patient
2019
as Leif G.W. Persson (voice)
Peter Bratt - En undersökare
2007
as Self
Astrid
2014
as Self
Ebbe - The Movie: Mannen, Myten, AffÀren
2009
as Self
Dubbelsvindlarna
1982
as Eliasson
Inspector SpÀck
2010
as Leif G.W. Persson
Sven Melander - Ta hand om er och glöm inte att skratta
2022
as Self
Sjöwall & Wahlöö - BerÀttelsen om ett brott
2016
as Self
GW berÀttar - Göring i Sverige
2019
as Self
Malou möter Leif GW Persson
2022
as Self
Palmemördaren
2021
as Self (archive footage)
Revolver-Harry - enligt Leif GW Persson
2018
as Self
Leif GW och vargen
2023
as Self
Leif GW: Fallet Tove
2023
as Self
Thomas Quick: Seriemördare eller mytoman?
1995
as Self
Mordet pÄ Olof Palme
2020
as Self
BordellaffÀren
2007
as Self
Helénmannen: Ulf Olsson
2005
as Self
Leif GW - nyhetsspecial om Madsen
2018
as Self
GW:s mord â Skultunamordet
2026
as Self
Historiska brott
2012
as Self
GW:s mord â Styckmördaren Anders Carlsson
2026
as Self
Thomas Quick
2002
as Self
GW:s mord â Juldagsmordet i Boden
2026
as Self
Leif GW om: Blattarna som byggde Sverige
2020
as Self
GW:s mord â Taximordet i HjĂ€lstaviken
2026
as Self
About Leif G.W. Persson
Leif G.W. Persson, born on March 12, 1945, in Stockholm, is a Swedish criminologist and author, best known for his crime novels and media appearances. He grew up in GÀrdet, Stockholm, and later moved to ValhallavÀgen. After graduating from Norra Real, he studied at Stockholm University from 1965 and earned his Ph.D. in sociology in 1980, focusing on statistical measurement problems in criminology. In 1982, he became an associate professor and, in 1991, a professor of criminology specializing in police methods. Between 1967 and 1977, he worked⊠With 62 credits spanning from 1982 to 2026, Leif G.W. Persson has appeared in 26 films and 36 TV shows.
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- The Perfect Patient (2019) â as Leif G.W. Persson (voice)
- Peter Bratt - En undersökare (2007) â as Self
- Astrid (2014) â as Self
- Ebbe - The Movie: Mannen, Myten, AffĂ€ren (2009) â as Self
- Dubbelsvindlarna (1982) â as Eliasson
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