Alicia Agneson
Swedish actress (born 1996)
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Alicia Agneson (born 26 February 1996) is a Swedish actress. On television, she is known for her role in the History series Vikings (2017–2020). Her films include The Courier (2019).
Alicia Agneson | |
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Agneson at the 2022 German Comic Con | |
| Born | 26 February 1996 Eskilstuna, Sweden |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 2013–present |
Early life
Agneson was born and raised on a farm in the town of Eskilstuna, Södermanland County. She began acting, singing and dancing as a child in minor stage productions in Sweden.[1] At the age of fifteen, she dropped out of school and moved to London to pursue her career.[2]
Career
Acting and performing
In 2013, Agneson made her UK stage debut in titular role of a Cinderella pantomime at the Exeter Corn Exchange.[3] As a singer, Agneson formed a jazz duo called One For My Baby with then boyfriend Kaine Horey.[4] She went on to star in the music videos for Mozaics' "Do This With Me" (2015)[5] and Alvarez Kings' "Fear To Feel" (2016), also produced by Horey.[6]
Agneson made her television debut when she was cast at age 19 in the fifth season of the History Channel drama Vikings as slave turned Queen Freydis, initially a guest appearance before being invited back to recur. After the character's death, Agneson was cast again as Russian princess Katia in the sixth and final season.[7][8]
In 2019, Agneson debuted her feature film as Eva in Little Kingdom, an independent Slovak film. She then played Agent Simmonds in the 2019 film The Courier. This was followed by another film The Grand Duke of Corsica with Timothy Spall and Peter Stormare in 2020.[9][10] In 2022, Agneson portrayed hostage Kristin "Kicki" Enmark in the Netflix series Clark.[11]
Other ventures
Agneson helped her friend, who runs an organisation, distribute aid to those affected by the Russian invasion of Ukraine.[12] Agneson works with Hope for Justice,[13] a charity that aids survivors of human trafficking and modern slavery.
Personal life
As of 2023, Agneson is in a relationship with Norwegian actor Herman Tømmeraas.[14]
Filmography
Film
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | Little Kingdom | Eva | |
| 2019 | The Courier | Agent Simmonds | |
| 2021 | The Grand Duke of Corsica | Poppea | |
| 2021 | A Beautiful Form To See | Short film | |
| 2021 | Cake Bomb | September | Short film |
Television
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017–2020 | Vikings | Freydis / Katia | 21 episodes |
| 2022 | Clark | Kicki | 2 episodes |
| 2026 | The Season | Amina | 1 episode |
Music videos
| Song | Year | Artist | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| "Do This With Me" | 2015 | Mozaics | |
| "Fear to Feel" | 2016 | Alvarez Kings | |
Stage
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | Cinderella | Cinderella | Corn Exchange, Exeter |