Pelle Almqvist

Per "Pelle" Almqvist, also known as Howlin' Pelle Almqvist, is a Swedish singer and songwriter. He is the lead singer of garage rock band The Hives.

Almqvist and his brother Nicholaus Arson formed the band in 1993, and, according to a fictional biography about the band, attracted the attention of promoter/manager/songwriter Randy Fitzsimmons. Prior to success with the Hives he worked as a postman and a sixth-grade teacher.

Almqvist is known for being particularly animated during live shows, and his onstage antics have earned the band the title of "The best live band in the world" from Spin Magazine, who also put Almqvist in their list of the "50 Greatest Frontmen of All Time".

Pelle Almqvist is known for work in acting across film and television. New Release currently presents 22 verified screen credits connected to this profile.

Selected work includes Sweden Rock och festivalgeneralen (2025), Way Out West (2022), Det svenska popundret (2019), Jimmy Kimmel Live! (2003), Late Night with Conan O'Brien (1993), MTV Video Music Awards (1984), All Against All (2019), Sarah Kuttner – Die Show (2004). The recorded credits span 1984 to 2026, including 9 movies and 13 TV shows.

The filmography below lists available titles, release years and known roles. This profile is updated as additional verified information becomes available.