Killinggänget is a
Swedishcomedy group, started in 1991. It is named after Glenn Killing, a character played by
Henrik Schyffert who has appeared in many of their shows.
The group is notable for their evolution from straight comedy to comedy/drama, a concept they have referred to as "brown comedy".[citation needed] It has been criticized for its stereotypical portrayal of
East Asians.[1]
Glenn Killing, the namesake of the group. Played by
Henrik Schyffert, he has appeared in most of their TV shows (along with his boss
Percy Nilegård) and also serves as the host for their live performances.
Percy Nilegård, played by
Johan Rheborg. A vain, snobbish, and possibly insane capitalist with a noticeable underbite, he does almost everything to earn money while also promoting his own ideas of good taste which usually involve a
conservative and
racist view of society.
Tommy Bohlin, played by
Jonas Inde. A simple and somewhat dim-witted
heavy metal fan, he usually plays the part of assistant to more important characters.
Farbror Barbro (Uncle Barbro), played by
Johan Rheborg. A guidance counselor (presumably male, despite having a female name) who tends to ignore actual problems in favor of marketing hi-fi equipment.
Weiron, played by
Robert Gustafsson. A stereotype of a socialist
blue collar worker from
Gothenburg, He hosts his own early morning show on Nilecity 105,6 where he pesters people trying to sleep.