Lasse Hallström: Lasse Hallström. Director: What's Eating Gilbert Grape. Lasse Hallström inherited his enthusiasm for film from his father, who was an amateur filmmaker. In high school he made his first short film, which was released on Swedish television. Hallström then began working as a director, cameraman and editor for Swedish television. He also made music videos and worked with the cult band "ABBA", for whom he directed the 1977 film "ABBA:...
Known For: What's Eating Gilbert Grape (Director), Chocolat (Director), My Life as a Dog (Director), The Hundred-Foot Journey (Director)