Lasse Hallström was born on June 2, 1946 in Stockholm, Stockholms län, Sweden as Lars Hallström. He is a director and writer, known for What's Eating Gilbert Grape (1993), Chocolat (2000) and Dear John (2010). He has been married to Lena Olin since March 18, 1994. They have one child. He was previously married to Malou Hallström.