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{{BLP sources|date=March 2016}}
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{{Infobox person
{{Infobox person
| name = Lukas Forchhammer
| name = Lukas Forchhammer
| image = Lukas Graham Forchhammer Stavernfestivalen (180509).jpg
| image = Lukas Graham Forchhammer Stavernfestivalen (180509).jpg
| caption = Forchhammer performing in 2016
| caption = Forchhammer performing in 2016
| birth_date = {{Birth date and age|df=yes|1988|9|18}}<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.last.fm/music/Lukas+Graham |title=» Lukas Graham |publisher=last.fm |date= |accessdate=2019-07-20}}</ref>
| birth_date = {{Birth date and age|df=yes|1988|9|18}}{{cn|date=May 2021}}
| birth_place = [[Freetown Christiania]], [[Denmark]]
| birth_place = [[Freetown Christiania]], Denmark
| occupation = {{flatlist|
| occupation = {{flatlist|
* Singer
* Singer
* songwriter
* songwriter
* multi-instrumentalist
* actor
* actor
}}
}}
| years_active = 1991–1996<br/>2011–present
| years_active = {{hlist|1991–1996|2011–present}}
| children = 2
| partner = Marie-Louise Schwartz
| children = 3
| module = {{Infobox musical artist <!-- See WP:WikiProject Musicians -->|embed=yes
| module = {{Infobox musical artist
| background = solo_singer
| instrument = Vocals
| embed = yes
| instrument = Vocals, keyboards, piano, bass, guitar, percussion
| genre = {{flatlist|
| genre = {{flatlist|
* [[Pop music|Pop]]
* [[Pop music|Pop]]
* [[Soul music|soul]]
* [[Soul music|soul]]
* [[Blue-eyed soul]]
* [[funk]]
* [[funk]]
}}
}}
| label = {{flatlist|
| label = {{flatlist|
* [[Copenhagen Records|Copenhagen]]
* [[Copenhagen Records|Copenhagen]]
* [[Warner Bros. Records|Warner Bros.]]
* [[Warner Records|Warner Bros.]]
* Then We Take the World
* [[:da:Then We Take The World ApS|Then We Take The World]]
}}
}}
| associated_acts = {{flatlist|
| associated_acts = {{flatlist|
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* [[Ida (singer)|Ida]]
* [[Ida (singer)|Ida]]
}}
}}
| website = {{URL|lukasgraham.com}}
| website = {{URL|lukasgraham.com}}
}}
}}
}}
}}


'''Lukas Forchhammer'''<ref>{{cite interview |title=Lukas Graham members open up about Danish band’s success |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9xzui7ci25k |date=2016-04-10 |access-date=2016-09-30 |quote=Graham isn't actually on my birth certificate.}}</ref> (born 18 September 1988) is a Danish singer, songwriter and former actor. He is the lead singer for the Danish band [[Lukas Graham]]. As a child, Forchhammer starred in the Danish family movie series ''[[Krummerne]].''<ref name=EB>{{cite news|last=Treo|first=Thomas|url=http://ekstrabladet.dk/musik/koncert_anmeldelser/article1675013.ece|title=Der er krummer i Lukas Graham|date=December 14, 2012|work=[[Ekstra Bladet]]|accessdate=2012-03-14}}</ref>
'''Lukas Forchhammer'''<ref>{{cite interview |title=Lukas Graham members open up about Danish band’s success |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9xzui7ci25k |date=2016-04-10 |access-date=2016-09-30 |quote=Graham isn't actually on my birth certificate. |archive-date=2019-12-16 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191216162302/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9xzui7ci25k |url-status=live }}</ref> (born 18 September 1988) is a Danish-Irish singer, songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, and former actor. He is best known as the lead singer and multi-instrumentalist for the Danish band [[Lukas Graham]]. As a child, Forchhammer starred in the Danish family movie series ''[[Krummerne]].''<ref name=EB>{{cite news|last=Treo|first=Thomas|url=http://ekstrabladet.dk/musik/koncert_anmeldelser/article1675013.ece|title=Der er krummer i Lukas Graham|date=December 14, 2012|work=[[Ekstra Bladet]]|access-date=2012-03-14|archive-date=2012-05-11|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120511142912/http://ekstrabladet.dk/musik/koncert_anmeldelser/article1675013.ece|url-status=live}}</ref>


== Early life==
== Early life==
Forchhammer grew up in an anarchist community in the center of [[Copenhagen]] called [[Freetown Christiania]]. At age 8, he joined the [[Copenhagen Boys Choir]] and developed not only an appreciation for [[classical music]] but a trained voice. He became fascinated with his father's [[Irish people|Irish]] roots, the country's folk music as well as hip-hop – "[[Dr. Dre|Dr. Dre's]] ''[[2001 (Dr. Dre album)|2001]]'' changed my life," he said. He related to rap lyrics as he grew up surrounded by a lot of crime and drugs in his neighborhood. His father was Irish, and he spent half of his childhood in Ireland in [[Donegal (town)|Donegal]] and [[Dublin]]. His grandfather was from [[Wicklow]] in Ireland.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://twotube.ie/2016/03/lukas-graham-talk-number-1s-irish-roots-wings/ |title=» Lukas Graham talk number 1’s, Irish roots & wings! |publisher=Twotube.ie |date= |accessdate=2016-11-22}}</ref> In September 2012, Forchhammer's father, Eugene Graham, died of a heart attack at the age of 61.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.bt.dk/kendte/lukas-grahams-sorg-faren-er-doed|title=Lukas Grahams song: Faren er død|publisher=}}</ref>
Forchhammer grew up in [[Freetown Christiania]]. His father, Eugene Graham, was Irish, and he spent half of his childhood in Ireland in Donegal and Dublin. His grandfather was from Wicklow in Ireland.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://twotube.ie/2016/03/lukas-graham-talk-number-1s-irish-roots-wings/ |title=» Lukas Graham talk number 1's, Irish roots & wings! |publisher=Twotube.ie |access-date=2016-11-22 |archive-date=2016-07-01 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160701190337/https://twotube.ie/2016/03/lukas-graham-talk-number-1s-irish-roots-wings/ |url-status=live }}</ref> In September 2012, Eugene died of a heart attack at the age of 61.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.bt.dk/kendte/lukas-grahams-sorg-faren-er-doed|title=Lukas Grahams song: Faren er død|access-date=2017-02-20|archive-date=2017-02-21|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170221120041/http://www.bt.dk/kendte/lukas-grahams-sorg-faren-er-doed|url-status=live}}</ref>


After spending six months in [[Buenos Aires]], Forchhammer returned to Christiania in 2010, where he joined the writing team Future Animals – Don Stefano and Morten Ristorp, and formed the band [[Lukas Graham]] with friends from high school. He played at the [[59th Annual Grammy Awards]] on February 12, 2017.
At age 8, Forchhammer joined the [[Copenhagen Boys Choir]] and then developed an appreciation for [[classical music]] and a trained voice. He became fascinated with his father's Irish roots, the country's folk music, as well as hip-hop. "[[Dr. Dre|Dr. Dre's]] ''[[2001 (Dr. Dre album)|2001]]'' changed my life," he said. He related to rap lyrics as he grew up surrounded by a lot of crime and drugs in his neighborhood. After spending six months in Buenos Aires, Forchhammer returned to Christiania in 2010, where he joined the writing team [[Future Animals]] – Don Stefano and Morten Ristorp – and formed the band [[Lukas Graham]] with friends from high school. He played at the [[59th Annual Grammy Awards]] on 12 February 2017.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://losangeles.cbslocal.com/2017/02/06/lukas-graham/|title=Lukas Graham|website=CBS Los Angeles|date=February 6, 2017|access-date=October 28, 2020|archive-date=October 31, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201031192520/https://losangeles.cbslocal.com/2017/02/06/lukas-graham/|url-status=live}}</ref>


As a child, he also starred in the first 3 of the popular Danish movies ''[[Krummerne]]'', where he played Grunk.
As a child, he also starred in the first three of the popular Danish movies ''[[Krummerne]]'', where he played Grunk.


== Personal life ==
== Personal life ==
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In September 2016, Forchhammer and his girlfriend Marie-Louise “Rillo” Schwartz had their first child, daughter Viola. In April 2020, their second daughter, Billie, was born. In September 2024, their third daughter was born.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://people.com/babies/lukas-graham-forchhammer-daughter-name-viola/|title=Lukas Graham Frontman Lukas Forchhammer Reveals His Daughter's Name: 'We Haven't Kept It Secret'|date=December 6, 2016|access-date=February 13, 2017|archive-date=December 7, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161207155447/http://people.com/babies/lukas-graham-forchhammer-daughter-name-viola/|url-status=live}}</ref>

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In September 2016, Forchhammer and his girlfriend Marie-Louise “Rillo” Schwartz had a baby girl named Viola. In April 2020, they welcomed a baby girl named Billie. <ref>{{cite web|url=http://people.com/babies/lukas-graham-forchhammer-daughter-name-viola/|title=Lukas Graham Frontman Lukas Forchhammer Reveals His Daughter’s Name: ‘We Haven’t Kept It Secret’|date=December 6, 2016|publisher=}}</ref>


== Filmography ==
== Filmography ==
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* ''Krummerne 2: Stakkels Krumme'' (1992)
* ''Krummerne 2: Stakkels Krumme'' (1992)
* ''Krummerne 3 - fars gode idé'' (1994)
* ''Krummerne 3 - fars gode idé'' (1994)
* ''7 Years of Lukas Graham'' (2020)


=== Television ===
=== Television ===

* ''Krummernes Jul'' (1996)
* ''Krummernes Jul'' (1996)


== References ==
== References ==
{{Reflist}}
{{Reflist}}

== Further reading ==

{{refbegin}}

* {{Cite web |last1=Grow |first1=Kory |title=Lukas Graham's Singer on Growing Up in Anarchist Utopia |work=Rolling Stone |date=2016-05-27 |url=https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-news/lukas-grahams-singer-on-growing-up-in-denmarks-anarchist-utopia-188829/ |language=en-US |access-date=2022-06-13 |archive-date=2022-03-21 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220321112529/https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-news/lukas-grahams-singer-on-growing-up-in-denmarks-anarchist-utopia-188829/ |url-status=live }}
* {{Cite web |title=Lukas Graham: 'Mama Said's' Message Is 'Very, Very Simple' to Relate To |work=ABC News Radio |date=2016-09-28 |url=http://abcnewsradioonline.com/music-news/2016/9/28/lukas-graham-mama-saids-message-is-very-very-simple-to-relat.html |language=en |access-date=2022-06-13 |archive-date=2022-06-13 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220613020817/http://abcnewsradioonline.com/music-news/2016/9/28/lukas-graham-mama-saids-message-is-very-very-simple-to-relat.html |url-status=live }}

{{refend}}


== External links ==
== External links ==
{{Commons category|Lukas Forchhammer}}
{{Commons category}}
* {{Twitter|lukasgraham}}
* {{Twitter|lukasgraham}}
* {{IMDb name|0285466}}
* {{IMDb name|0285466}}
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Latest revision as of 13:19, 12 October 2024

Lukas Forchhammer
Forchhammer performing in 2016
Born (1988-09-18) 18 September 1988 (age 36)[citation needed]
Freetown Christiania, Denmark
Occupations
  • Singer
  • songwriter
  • multi-instrumentalist
  • actor
Years active
  • 1991–1996
  • 2011–present
PartnerMarie-Louise Schwartz
Children3
Musical career
Genres
Instrument(s)Vocals, keyboards, piano, bass, guitar, percussion
Labels
Websitelukasgraham.com

Lukas Forchhammer[1] (born 18 September 1988) is a Danish-Irish singer, songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, and former actor. He is best known as the lead singer and multi-instrumentalist for the Danish band Lukas Graham. As a child, Forchhammer starred in the Danish family movie series Krummerne.[2]

Early life

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Forchhammer grew up in Freetown Christiania. His father, Eugene Graham, was Irish, and he spent half of his childhood in Ireland in Donegal and Dublin. His grandfather was from Wicklow in Ireland.[3] In September 2012, Eugene died of a heart attack at the age of 61.[4]

At age 8, Forchhammer joined the Copenhagen Boys Choir and then developed an appreciation for classical music and a trained voice. He became fascinated with his father's Irish roots, the country's folk music, as well as hip-hop. "Dr. Dre's 2001 changed my life," he said. He related to rap lyrics as he grew up surrounded by a lot of crime and drugs in his neighborhood. After spending six months in Buenos Aires, Forchhammer returned to Christiania in 2010, where he joined the writing team Future Animals – Don Stefano and Morten Ristorp – and formed the band Lukas Graham with friends from high school. He played at the 59th Annual Grammy Awards on 12 February 2017.[5]

As a child, he also starred in the first three of the popular Danish movies Krummerne, where he played Grunk.

Personal life

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In September 2016, Forchhammer and his girlfriend Marie-Louise “Rillo” Schwartz had their first child, daughter Viola. In April 2020, their second daughter, Billie, was born. In September 2024, their third daughter was born.[6]

Filmography

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Film

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  • Krummerne (1991)
  • Krummerne 2: Stakkels Krumme (1992)
  • Krummerne 3 - fars gode idé (1994)
  • 7 Years of Lukas Graham (2020)

Television

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  • Krummernes Jul (1996)

References

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  1. ^ "Lukas Graham members open up about Danish band's success" (Interview). 2016-04-10. Archived from the original on 2019-12-16. Retrieved 2016-09-30. Graham isn't actually on my birth certificate.
  2. ^ Treo, Thomas (December 14, 2012). "Der er krummer i Lukas Graham". Ekstra Bladet. Archived from the original on 2012-05-11. Retrieved 2012-03-14.
  3. ^ "» Lukas Graham talk number 1's, Irish roots & wings!". Twotube.ie. Archived from the original on 2016-07-01. Retrieved 2016-11-22.
  4. ^ "Lukas Grahams song: Faren er død". Archived from the original on 2017-02-21. Retrieved 2017-02-20.
  5. ^ "Lukas Graham". CBS Los Angeles. February 6, 2017. Archived from the original on October 31, 2020. Retrieved October 28, 2020.
  6. ^ "Lukas Graham Frontman Lukas Forchhammer Reveals His Daughter's Name: 'We Haven't Kept It Secret'". December 6, 2016. Archived from the original on December 7, 2016. Retrieved February 13, 2017.

Further reading

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