Acting
Jun 5, 1956
Stockholm, Sweden
Björn Borg
Acting
Biography
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 (1974, 1975, 1978–1981) and five straight Wimbledon championships (1976–1980), the latter a feat unmatched in the modern era at the time. He also played a key role in Sweden’s Davis Cup success and compiled a remarkable win record before retiring unexpectedly in 1983 at age 26. He briefly attempted a comeback in the early 1990s. After tennis, Borg remained influential in sport and business, including founding a sportswear brand bearing his name. He was inducted into the International Tennis Hall of Fame in 1987 and the Swedish Tennis Hall of Fame in 2003. Borg’s legacy extends beyond titles to his impact on how the game is played and perceived globally, making him a defining figure in tennis history.
Feature Films (22)
The film chronicles their back stories, prolific tennis careers and spirited rivalry, which propelled tennis into the international sports headlines of the late ‘70s and early ‘80s. In addition, McEnroe/Borg: Fire & Ice spotlights their post-tennis careers as the two men went their separate ways, with McEnroe launching a high-profile broadcasting career, while Borg chose a more private life.
McEnroe/Borg: Fire & Ice
Reine is supposed to go to a summer camp called Children's Island but decides to remain in Stockholm over the summer while his mother is working at a hospital. She thinks he is at the camp, and he tells her he is. We then follow him around Stockholm that summer and see what he encounters on the path of life.
Children's Island
Experience the thrill as your favorite teams and heroes triumph again! Great comebacks, rivalries and record-breaking performances are here to watch over and over again.
Great Sports Moments of the 80's
Legendary "bad boy of tennis" John McEnroe finally tells his side of his storied career and famously hot-tempered performances on the court in this engrossing documentary revisiting the record-setting career of one of the all-time greats.
McEnroe
Centred around a former tennis champ who swings with the girls and volleying straight sets with the rich and famous while set on owning his own tennis court.
Racquet
Television & Series (8)
An inside look at the controversial life and career of tennis great Boris Becker—featuring interviews with John McEnroe, Novak Djokovic, Björn Borg, and other icons.
Boom! Boom! The World vs Boris Becker
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The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
The likes of Antoine de Caunes, Jean Paul Gaultier, Davina McCall, and Lolo Ferrari are your guides to the weird and wonderful in Europe and beyond. How else would you learn about pubic hairdressers, the Penis Olympics, or the latest Japanese sex toys?
